As consumers gear up for Valentine’s Day, Aramex Global Shopper offers a more cost-effective, quicker and reliable shipping alternative for their romantic purchases.
According to one of South Africa’s leading customer service consultants, Aki Kalliatakis, “the madness” of Black Friday is going global and South Africa is not exempt. With a global online shopping market worth almost $700-billion and global mobile transactions predicted to reach $1-trillion in 2015, trends like Cyber Monday are likely to become a persistent trend amongst the online shopping community.
“We are seeing global eCommerce spending increasing year-on-year as South African consumers take advantage of the large range of products, styles and commodities available overseas. Unfortunately, many of these online retailers do not offer shipping to South Africa and even if they do, the shipping charges are often prohibitive”, says Aramex Global Shopper eCommerce services manager, Mark Mahoney. By offering South African consumers a reliable, cost-effective and fast International shipping service, global eCommerce is set to take off in the region.
Supported by Aramex’s extensive global freight and express courier network, AGS ensures delivery of international packages within three to seven days right to the consumer’s door in South Africa.
Kalliatakis also stresses that consumers are clamouring for seamless services that are quick and simple and sweep away bureaucratic obstacles such as customs and duties clearances, which can sometimes dampen a consumer’s online shopping experience.
Being fully cognisant of such potential barriers, Aramex Global Shopper conveniently clears shipments from customs and pays any duties and taxes applicable on the consumer’s behalf. AGS customers enjoy full shipment tracking visibility through their website and mobile applications.
With over 850 registered users in South Africa already, Aramex Global Shopper is leading the way by introducing cost-effective shipping options to South African consumers from online retailers around the world.
Using the AGS shipping solution, customers can enhance their online shopping experience for Valentine’s Day gifts from the US, the UK, Canada, China, Turkey, the UAE, India, Hong Kong, Germany, Italy, Spain, France and Singapore to South Africa.
“Aramex Global Shopper is sure to change the way South African consumers experience eCommerce and we look forward to extending an exceptional and reliable shipping experience,” concludes Mahoney.
For more information on the newly launched Aramex Global Shopper, visit
www.aramexglobalshopper.com.