For 30 years, South Africa's leading corporates have trusted Lace Couriers for air and road freight that's fast, fully insured, and professionally managed.
Founded in 1995 by Karima Mazari — with over 40 years in the airfreight industry — Lace Couriers has grown from a close corporation into one of South Africa's trusted independent freight specialists. From day one, the focus has been on one thing: reliable, professionally managed logistics for businesses that can't afford failure.
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Track Your ShipmentThree decades of proven logistics expertise serving South African businesses of every size.
Fully compliant B-BBEE Level 2 contributor — a trusted partner for government and corporate procurement.
Dual-mode expertise means we can always find the fastest, most cost-effective route for your cargo.
Every shipment is insurable. Your goods are protected from collection to final delivery.
A real person answers when you call. Our operations team is available around the clock for urgent needs.
From metros to remote hubs — our network spans every major commercial route in South Africa.
We don't just move cargo — we move businesses forward, one delivery at a time.
South Africa's corporate freight market is dominated by multinationals. Here's what you actually get with an independent specialist.
| Feature | ✦ Lace Couriers | DHL / FedEx | Aramex | Fastway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct line to the owner | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| B-BBEE Level 2 Compliant | ✓ | Varies | Varies | ✗ |
| Personalised account management | ✓ | Enterprise only | Enterprise only | ✗ |
| Freight insurance broking | ✓ | Add-on cost | Add-on cost | ✗ |
| Pharmaceutical-grade handling | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | ✗ |
| No call centre — real humans | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Air & road freight under one roof | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 30+ years SA market experience | ✓ | ✓ | Limited SA | Limited SA |
| SME-friendly pricing | ✓ | ✗ | Partial | ✓ |
Comparison is indicative based on publicly available service information. Last updated 2026.
The Lace Couriers client portal gives your business total visibility over every shipment, quote, and invoice — all in one place, available 24/7.
| Tracking | Status | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| LC235642 | In Transit | Cape Town |
| LC235643 | Delivered | Durban |
| LC235644 | Collected | Pretoria |
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