Shipping Policy

SCM REF AFRICA CONTAINERS

Nationwide Shipping Container Delivery Across South Africa

At SCM Ref Africa Containers, we arrange delivery of shipping containers, refrigerated containers, storage containers and other available container units throughout South Africa.

We aim to provide transparent shipping charges, reliable transport arrangements and clear delivery timelines. Cross-border shipping is also available to approved destinations by prior arrangement.

1. Order Processing & Shipping Times

Orders are processed after payment has cleared and delivery details have been confirmed.

Shipping Stage Estimated Time
Order Processing / Handling 1–3 business days
Shipping / Transit 5–7 business days
Total Estimated Delivery 6–10 business days

Business days are Monday to Friday, excluding South African public holidays.

These estimates apply to standard orders for available containers. Modified containers, specialised transport arrangements and international shipments may require additional time, which will be communicated before payment.

2. Shipping Coverage

We arrange container deliveries across all nine South African provinces:

  • Gauteng
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Western Cape
  • Eastern Cape
  • Free State
  • Mpumalanga
  • North West
  • Limpopo
  • Northern Cape

Delivery availability depends on road conditions, destination accessibility and transport requirements.

3. Shipping Rates by Province

Shipping charges are calculated according to container size, delivery destination and transport requirements.

The following rates apply per container to the specified main cities.

Province / Main Cities 3 m Container 6 m Container 12 m Container
Gauteng — Johannesburg, Pretoria R2,000 R3,500 R4,500
KwaZulu-Natal — Durban R2,500 R3,500 R4,500
Western Cape — Cape Town R2,000 R3,500 R4,500
Eastern Cape — Gqeberha, East London R3,000 R4,000 R5,000
Free State — Bloemfontein R2,500 R4,500