Name

Logistical Solutionist (pty) Ltd

Legal name

Logistical Solutionist (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://lsolutionist.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Courier logistics services
• Express freight delivery
• Overnight cargo shipping
• Ecommerce courier solutions
• Dedicated freight loads

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Courier Services: Comprehensive logistics solutions including express delivery, overnight delivery, economy services, break bulk, dedicated loads, and project logistics. Revenue generated through freight and delivery service fees based on service type, cargo weight, and delivery requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Logistical Solutionist provides integrated courier and logistics services across South Africa through a hybrid non-asset and asset-based model. The company offers economy, overnight, same-day express, dedicated load, breakbulk, project, and comprehensive courier solutions, supported by an integrated technological freight system that gives clients real-time access to inventory and shipment traceability via a dedicated client portal.

Product overview

Logistical Solutionist is a South African logistics company offering a hybrid model of non-asset and asset-based integrated logistics services. The company provides seven core service offerings: All Logistical Needs (comprehensive courier services), Economy Services (cost-effective e-commerce delivery), Break Bulk (cargo consolidation and sorting), Overnight Deliveries (next-morning delivery), Same Day Express (urgent real-time delivery), Dedicated Loads (exclusive vehicle capacity), and Projects (distribution project management). Additionally, the company offers a Client Portal for real-time inventory and shipment traceability access, and a Waybill Track feature for shipment monitoring. The integrated technological approach enables clients to maintain control over their supply chain operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All Logistical Needs Comprehensive courier and logistics partner service covering small to large online stores and businesses, offering overnight delivery, warehousing, and integrated network solutions.
• Economy Services Cost-effective courier option for e-commerce businesses with deliveries within 24 to 72 hours using pre-planned routes, integrating into existing deliveries to optimize routes.
• Break Bulk Cargo consolidation service involving splitting, sorting, and labeling shipments from large transportation terminals or cross-dock warehouses for final destination delivery.
• Overnight Deliveries Fast and reliable next-morning delivery service for time-sensitive cargo using airline partners or fast-moving road freight carriers.
• Same Day Express Urgent real-time pick-up and delivery service with immediate vehicle dispatch to collect goods and transport directly to final destination.
• Dedicated Loads Exclusive vehicle capacity service ranging from large super links to smaller LDV vehicles, with integrated track and trace capabilities for supply chain management.
• Projects Distribution project assistance service including planning, implementation, and monitoring of all project stages with recommended effective and efficient methods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced transportation costs through optimized vehicle utilization
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Express Courier Companies (National Partnerships)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrong national partnerships with express courier companies in their chosen area and niche, providing true express service with specialist expertise. These partnerships enable the company to offer comprehensive national coverage and specialized delivery services.
• Airline Industry PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with airline industry for overnight delivery services, enabling fast-moving road freight carriers and air transport options for time-sensitive cargo delivery.
• Sustainable Ethical SpecialistminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with sustainable ethical specialist to improve service efficiency through extensive geographical coverage and networks, supporting the company's green logistics mission.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skynet Worldwide Express South Africa: South African courier network offering international and domestic express delivery. Comparable on express courier, overnight, and time-sensitive cargo services, particularly for SMEs and e-commerce shippers, with overlapping franchise/partner-driven delivery model.
• Dawn Wing: South African courier company offering same-day, overnight, and economy delivery services nationally. Directly comparable on service tier mix (Overnight, Same Day, Economy) and customer base of SMEs and online merchants in South Africa.
• Pargo: South African click-and-collect and last-mile delivery company focused on e-commerce parcel delivery. Comparable as an e-commerce-focused courier serving online retailers in South Africa, with differentiated pickup-point model but overlapping end-customer base.
• The Courier Guy: South African courier company offering same-day, overnight, and economy parcel delivery services nationwide. Directly comparable to Logistical Solutionist on service mix (express, overnight, economy) and target market (SMBs and e-commerce merchants in South Africa), though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Aramex South Africa: Middle East-headquartered global courier and logistics provider with South African operations offering express delivery, freight, and supply chain solutions. Comparable as a multi-tier courier/3PL serving South African businesses, but operates at much broader geographic and scale.
• Bidvest Logistics: Large South African contract logistics and freight management provider within the Bidvest Group. Comparable on dedicated transport, freight management, and supply chain integration offerings, but at enterprise scale with owned fleet and warehousing assets.
• FedEx South Africa: Global integrator providing express and freight services in South Africa through partner operations. Comparable on overnight and express courier tiers for time-sensitive shipments, though competing primarily for cross-border and enterprise accounts.
• Imperial Logistics (DP World Logistics): One of Africa's largest contract logistics and freight management companies, now part of DP World. Comparable on dedicated transportation, freight arrangement, and integrated supply chain solutions; competes for the same South African enterprise and industrial customers with a far larger asset base.
• DSV South Africa: Global transport and logistics provider with South African operations spanning road, air, and sea freight. Comparable on dedicated transport, freight arrangement, and supply chain solutions for business customers, though with a much broader international footprint.
• DHL Express South Africa: Global integrator offering international and domestic time-definite courier services in South Africa. Comparable on express and overnight delivery tiers and on time-sensitive cargo, though competing primarily in cross-border and premium segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logistical-solutionist
• Instagraminstagram.com/logisticalsolutionist

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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