Local couriers face unprecedented challenges as Amazon, Shein and Temu disrupt SA’s e-commerce market

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GUEST: Craig Pitchers, CEO of The Courier Guy.

Competition amongst local couriers has increased dramatically with the emergence of e-commerce giants, like Amazon, Temu and Shein into the South African market impacting both the micro and macro environments and leading to a greater demand and delivery volume.
South Africa’s e-commerce market is expected to reach US$16.3 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 15%, according to a RationalStat report.

13 Jun 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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