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Shipping from South Africa
to Seychelles.
Importing from South Africa? Kimbo Logistics arranges air and sea freight from your suppliers in South Africa to Seychelles, clears your cargo through customs and delivers it to your door. One local team in Victoria, from booking to delivery.
• Air freight • LCL & FCL sea freight • Customs clearance
Air & sea freight · South Africa
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AIR OR SEA FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Two ways to ship from South Africa.
1
AIR FREIGHT
Around 3–5 days
Direct flights link Johannesburg with Mahé, a good fit for fresh produce, spare parts and urgent stock.
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2
SEA FREIGHT · LCL
Around 12–20 days
Smaller orders share a container to Port Victoria. A cost-effective choice for regular stock, food and supplies.
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3
SEA FREIGHT · FCL
A container of your own
20ft and 40ft containers for larger orders, food supplies, building materials and equipment, shipped to Port Victoria.
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From your supplier.
To your door.
Our South Africa shipping services
Practical support for businesses, hotels and individuals buying from suppliers in South Africa, from the first booking to final delivery in Seychelles.
01 / BOOKING
Air & sea bookings
We arrange air or sea freight from South Africa to suit your cargo, budget and deadline, and coordinate the handover details with your supplier.
02 / CONSOLIDATION
LCL for smaller orders
Smaller shipments travel in a shared container, so you only pay for the space your goods use.
03 / DOCUMENTS
Supplier paperwork
We check the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading or air waybill before arrival, so errors can be fixed early.
04 / CHARGES
SADC duty savings
Goods made in South Africa can qualify for lower or zero duty under the SADC trade agreement when your supplier provides a SADC certificate of origin.
05 / CUSTOMS
Seychelles clearance
Our clearing team lodges your declaration in ASYCUDA World and follows up with the relevant agencies until your cargo is released.
06 / DELIVERY
Delivery across Seychelles
Collection from the airport or Port Victoria and delivery on Mahé, with transport arranged to Praslin, La Digue and the outer islands.
Three steps from
South Africa to Seychelles.
1
Share your supplier details
Tell us where your supplier is, what you are buying, the weight or volume and when it will be ready. We advise on air or sea.
2
We book and track it
We confirm the booking, follow the shipment from South Africa and check your documents before it arrives.
3
Clear, collect, deliver
We clear your cargo through Seychelles customs, coordinate duties and taxes, and deliver to your door.
Prepare your shipment
The right documents.
A clearer start.
✓ Commercial invoice
✓ Packing list
✓ Air waybill or bill of lading
✓ Freight invoice
✓ Importer identification / TIN
✓ Insurance details*
✓ Import permit or licence*
✓ Biosecurity documents*
✓ Health or veterinary certificates*
✓ Other cargo-specific documents
Ask your supplier in South Africa for the commercial invoice, packing list and, for South African-made goods, a SADC certificate of origin. Use this list as a starting point.
* If applicable. The exact requirements depend on the goods, importer and applicable clearance procedure. Our team will confirm what is needed for your shipment.
A few helpful answers.
Shipping from South Africa
How long does shipping from South Africa to Seychelles take?
As a general guide, air freight takes around 3–5 days and sea freight around 12–20 days. Timing depends on the origin city, flight and vessel schedules, and customs requirements.
Can you ship fresh and chilled food from South Africa?
Yes. Food imports may need permits or health certificates, so share the product details early and we will confirm what is needed before shipping.
Do goods from South Africa pay less duty?
They can. Seychelles and South Africa are both members of SADC, so goods made in South Africa may qualify for lower or zero duty with a valid SADC certificate of origin. VAT at 15% still applies to most imports.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form or call us with your supplier's city, what you are shipping, the weight or volume and when it is ready. We will reply with options.
Your gateway through
Seychelles customs.
Let’s prepare your clearance
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Kimbo Logistics
Carrefour Des Arts Building, Rue de la Possession
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Tell us what is arriving. We’ll help you plan the next step.