Rapple Logistics, international freight forwarding and customs clearance
Rapple Logistics signage on a warehouse building

About us

Freight forwarding and customs clearing, run from one desk

Trading since 2014. Sea, air and road freight, customs brokerage and distribution from Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Own customs desk GLN platinum member Trading since 2014

Since 2014 we have run imports and exports for South African businesses from Brackenfell in Cape Town and Northriding in Johannesburg.

One controller runs each file from quote to proof of delivery. Our own customs desk prepares every entry and attends SARS stops in person, and we deliver to your door. First-time importer? We help with codes, permits and Incoterms.

Rapple Logistics signage above warehouse loading docks
Cleared, stored and delivered by one team.

How we work

  • One number up frontFreight, duty, VAT, port charges and delivery, itemised before you order.
  • A named controllerA direct line to a person who knows your file and deadlines.
  • You can see it yourselfThe client portal shows the same screen we use.
  • We attend the stopWhen SARS stops your container, we are there in person.

We know the importer's side: the Rapple Group still brings its own stock in through this desk.

Where we are

Cape Town: Unit 20, Silver Park, Silver Street, Brackenfell. Head office and customs desk.
Johannesburg: Unit B1 Deco Park, Avant Grande Avenue, Northlands, Northriding. Inland distribution and cross border. Contact details.

Global partner networks

GLN, platinum member

Vetted forwarders worldwide.

Digi Freight Global Network

More agents, more rate options.

Global Logistics Network

One team here. Vetted partners at the other end.

Rapple Logistics is a platinum member of the Global Logistics Network (GLN), a network of independent freight forwarders founded in 2003. Every member is screened for track record, financial stability and service quality. You deal with one team in South Africa, and a GLN partner looks after your cargo where it starts.

  • Collection at your supplier's doorOn EXW, FCA and FOB terms a partner on the ground books the pickup and the export clearance.
  • Local knowledge at originPartners who know their own ports, carriers and export paperwork.
  • One contact for the whole journeyOur team in Cape Town or Johannesburg runs the file from order to delivery.

Know your landed cost before you order

Freight, duty, VAT and delivery in one written figure. Usually within one working day.