Quote from volol on May 3, 2026, 10:46 am

Hi everyone,

my jewelry brand is built on a high-quality, professional customer experience, which includes reliable worldwide express shipping. Lately, I’ve been analyzing our Southern African routes to see where we can optimize costs.

I’m specifically looking at how petrol fuel VAT South Africa impacts the local couriers we partner with. If the tax is high, it trickles down to our established brand’s shipping fees. Does anyone have experience negotiating logistics contracts in this region?

I’d love to find a curated way to keep our delivery "vibe" premium while managing these inevitable tax-related expenses in a professional manner.

Thanks in advance.