Client Reviews

Testimonial 1

How would you describe Alai Shipping's impact on your business?

By leveraging this existing relationship, we can enjoy a more seamless and efficient shipping experience, allowing us to focus on other critical aspects of our business.

Would you recommend Alai Shipping to others? Why?

We do and will continue to recommend Alai Shipping to our business partners and associates because we trust them to handle any kind of cargo being shipped.

 How has Alai Shipping supported your specific needs?

Countries like Mozambique and Liberia have specific shipping document requirements for example the " contramarca" required for Mozambique imports and the ECTN number required for Liberia Imports. Alai shipping has assisted in obtaining these and have also couriered original shipping documents to our clients on our behalf. In addition, their knowledge of Incoterms and payments by Letter of credit and the role it plays in the issuance of shipping documents, has served us well.

What words would you use to describe Alai Shipping's team?

Expert knowledge, time saving, cost effective.

Why do you continue to choose Alai Shipping?

They are reliable, trustworthy and efficient, they offer competitive rates, additional services and the priority treatment we receive benefit our business.

What can we at Alai Shipping do better to service you at a higher level?

One of our greatest challenges is matching our inwards and outwards cashflows, so we seek always to negotiate better payment terms and we will consider taking advantage of early payment discounts. Maintain you excellent work ethic.

Testimonial 2

How would you describe Alai Shipping's impact on your business?

Alai Shipping's shipping rates have given us an advantage as the transport costs give us an edge above our competitors and we have expanded our business across Africa

Would you recommend Alai Shipping to others? Why?

Most definitely. They have proven to be very reliable and professional and accommodates all requests

 How has Alai Shipping supported your specific needs?

They have bent over backwards to cater to all our needs. We have very difficult clients who work with the best shipping agents and Alai is definitely rated as one of the top shipping agents in South Africa

What words would you use to describe Alai Shipping's team?

Knowledgeable, resourceful, and dedicated. Shaursen, Sailin, and Vatsee consistently provide expert advice, solve problems efficiently, and go above and beyond to meet our shipping needs. Their commitment was especially evident during the Kwazulu-Natal floods when Shaursen ensured our urgent consignment to Bangui was prioritized despite severe port backlogs.

Why do you continue to choose Alai Shipping?

They have proven themselves over and over since we started doing business with them 5 years ago when we changed shipping agents. Our partnership works and we have no need to investigate other options

What can we at Alai Shipping do better to service you at a higher level?

So far, Alai Shipping has met our needs exceptionally well. However, continued improvements in tracking updates and faster response times on urgent shipments would enhance our experience even further.

Testimonial 3

How would you describe Alai Shipping's impact on your business?

Alai have been excellent and helping us to reduce our logistics costs ensuring that we remain competitive.

Would you recommend Alai Shipping to others? Why?

Yes, they have provided consistently good service.

 How has Alai Shipping supported your specific needs?

Through good communication. Alai are quick to respond to our requests which means we are able to provide good service to our customers

What words would you use to describe Alai Shipping's team?

Hands on

Why do you continue to choose Alai Shipping?

Competitive rates and good service

What can we at Alai Shipping do better to service you at a higher level?

Faster turn around on documents. I realise that this is often linked to our payment