Rapple Logistics – international freight forwarding and customs clearance
Two people checking a shipment on a tablet in a warehouse

About us

A freight forwarder that treats every shipment personally

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

Own licensed customs team GLN platinum member Food grade warehouse Trading since 2014

Our most important tool is personal service. We take a personal interest in every shipment and give your cargo the attention it deserves.

Rapple Logistics has been moving freight since 2014. We run a full import and export programme that gives your buyers control over inbound international freight, with partners placed around the world for cost-effective cover.

We handle everything: advising first-time importers, negotiating transport rates, customs clearance, duties and fees, and delivery to the final destination. The service is built around your needs.

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, so we ask the questions you would: where is it, when does it land, and what will it cost on the shelf?

Where we are

Cape Town: Unit 10 Northpoint Industrial Park, Capricorn Way, Brackenfell. Head office, warehouse and customs desk.
Johannesburg: Unit B1 Deco Park, Avant Grande Avenue, Northlands, Northriding. Inland distribution and cross border. Contact details.

Global partner networks

Our memberships give you vetted agents at origin and destination, and preferential rates.

GLN – platinum member

536 offices in 310 cities across 135 countries, with 27,675 staff handling over 3 million shipments a year.

Freight Forwarders Family (3F)

Independent forwarders who work with carefully selected partners under strict performance and quality criteria.

Legend Logistics Network

Founded in November 2019. Top local and regional forwarders from markets worldwide.

Digi Freight Global Network

A further network of vetted agents that widens our reach and rate options.

Know your landed cost before you order

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