Most reliable courior company?

[silver-linings]

Hello!
I've researched a number of local courier companies, but would like to hear the opinions/experiences of others who have sent gifts (or even small-quantity goods) overseas. Which courier company (Aramex/FedEx etc.) would you say you had the best experience with?

 

[skeptic_SA]

Internext Express FTW.

They have a HUGE contract with DHL and by virtue of their bulk movements - get a very attractive discount. Which they pass on. For international movements - you are effectively using DHL with a -15-30% saving. Route and freight dimensions dependent.

 

[Thor]

Not Fastway

 

[ISP cash cow]

Our company uses most couriers and both Aramex and Fedex are good, however fedex is usually more expensive.

UPS and DHL also get the job done but sometimes they can be a ball ache (UPS on rare occasions has messed up our shipments) and DHL just generally want you to jump through hoops.

DHL can be quite cheap if you go into their delivery centre (I am not sure where the one in Cape Town is) and deliver the items to them to be couriered.

 

[cr@zydude]

Not Fastway

Seconded. Worst courier I've ever dealt with.