FAQ'S

GENERAL

Where are the Internet Express Offices situated?

53 Maple Road, Pomona

What are the hours of service for Internet Express?

Internet Express will gladly assist you with any collection request you may have.

Should any special delivery requirements need to be met on either a Saturday, After Hours or Public Holiday, kindly ensure that this information is communicated to us,you may contact our support number.

Please note that should any online or telephonic collections be placed between the following hours, the collections will be effected as follows:

Area Of Collection	Time Of Order Placed	Collection Effected
Major Area	08H00 - 13H30	On Sameday as request
Major Area	14h00 - 17h00	Following working day
Regional Area	08h00 - 12h00	On Sameday as request
Regional Area	12h00 - 17h00	Following working day

Please note that if collections are placed after 14h00 for major areas and after 12h00 for regional collections, there will be a working day's delay in the delivery of the shipment. These shipments may not be delivered the following working day. In order to guarantee a next working day delivery, please ensure that you comply to the above times.

Should a Sameday collection be requested for deliver Afterhours, a surcharge will be levied.
If a collection is placed either telephonically or online for collection on a Friday for delivery Saturday, a "Saturday surcharge" will be levied for the delivery. This delivery can be expected between 08h00 - 13h00.

Any requests for a delivery or collection effected on a Public Holiday will also attract a surcharge.

Are prices displayed for shipments subject to change without notification?

Should the actual weights and dimensions of the consignment differ to those given when the collection is requested, and /or the consignment exceeds the chargeable mass stipulated, Internet Express reserves the right to re-cost the shipment and charge out accordingly.
Should I want to cancel a order, is the full payment refunded?

No, a 10% handling fee will be levied for cancellations and deducted from the refund.
If I request a collection on the website over a weekend, when will the parcel be collected?

The parcel will be collected the following working day, unless stipulated that a Saturday collection or any other special service is requested that relates to a week-end collection or delivery.
Are my goods insured when I use Internet Express?

Internet Express will provide to the Customer a Freight Guard Warranty against loss or damage to goods during the carriage and while the goods are in the possession and control of Internet Express, subject to the limitations and exclusions set out under the "FreightGuard Service Guarantee”. Internet Express will levy a nominal fee of R10.00 for R 2,500.00 cover or R 20.00 for R 5,000.00 cover. Kindly review our Standard Terms and Conditions for a detailed explanation.
How does the size of parcel effect the cost?

Courier shipments are charged on the greater of actual mass or volumetric weight, both measured in kilograms. The measurement of actual mass is made by way of a scale.

The Measurement of volumetric weight is made by way of a calculation that converts the volume (ie. size of parcel) into a kilogram equivalent, this equivalent if greater than the Actual Mass will be the basis upon which the per kilogram charge is made. The greater of Actual Mass and Volumetric weight is referred to as the Chargeable Mass.

To calculate volumetric weight: simply measure the parcel/box in centimetres and then multiply the three dimensions and divide by the volumetric conversion factor applicable to the service requested, giving the volumetric weight in kilograms.

For example:
LENGTH (cm) x BREADTH (cm) x HEIGHT (cm) = No. KG’S
5000 (VOLUME CONVERSION FACTOR)

45cm x 50cm x 42cm = 18.9 KG’S (Remember to round up)
5000

The actual mass is 15 kg’s and the volumetric weight is 19 kg’s, therefore the chargeable mass is 19 kg’s.

Volumetric Conversion Factors By Service

Domestic Courier - Budget Courier - 5000
Domestic Courier - Express - 5000
Domestic Courier - Public Holiday - 5000
Domestic Courier - Road Freight - 4000
Domestic Courier - Same Day - 5000
Domestic Courier - Saturday - 5000
Excess Baggage - Excess Baggage - 6000
Excess Baggage - Unaccompanied Baggage - 6000
International Courier - Documents - 5000
International Courier - Non-Documents 5000
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Track and trace

Am I able to track and trace my shipment via the Internet Express Website?
Yes, we will have a link to the relevant service provider's track and trace system. This can be accessed via Internet Express. Internet Express will communicate the tracking number to you upon receipt from our service provider.
Does Internet Express charge for hard copy Proof of Deliveries?

No, these may be requested by contacting our offices on 011 973 2867.

Domestic service

What is classified as a "Regional Area"?

A regional area is any Town or City in South Africa that is not catered for via a daily flight schedule. In order for this to be possible the area must be within the delivery range of a recognised Airport. All regional areas will have a delay in the delivery time, as most of these areas are not serviced daily.

International service

How do Customs Officials distinguish between a document and a non-document for International shipments?

A document is sheets of loose paper that are unbound. Customs will identify books, magazines and brochures etc as non-documents because they are printed bound matter.
When I send a shipment Internationally, do I need a Proforma Invoice?

Some countries require a Proforma invoice, other a Commercial invoice. Proforma invoices are used when the commodity being exported is on no commercial value, when the person sending the parcel will not realise a profit from the contents; or when the parcel is not being exported for resale purposes. Internet Express will prompt you on what documentation needs to be completed in order for our services not to be delayed. These documents must be complete and in order for the courier to collect at the same time as collecting the consignment.
When is a Commercial Invoice required?

Commercial Invoices are used when the commodity being exported is of commercial value; when the person sending the parcel will realise a profit from the contents; or when the parcel is being exported for resale purposes. There are some countries that require the invoice regardless of the value of the goods. All non-documents being shipped to Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland and Namibia will require these invoices and a CCA1.
What is a CCA1?

This is a formal customs document that must be completed in full. You can obtain these from most Stationers. All non-documents being shipped to Lesotho, Botswana Swaziland and Namibia will require a CCA1.
Will I be charged different rates for Documents and Non-documents?

Yes, for shipments that are classified as non-documents you will always be charged more, this it to cover the export and clearance procedures which are imposed by Customs regulations.
Do Documents and Non-Documents take the same duration of time to be delivered?

No, non-documents normally take longer because of the Customs regulations that need to be followed.
If I need to import a parcel from another country, can and will Internet Express assist?

Yes, Internet Express will gladly assist you.
Please e-mail the following information to support@internetexpress.co.za
· Collection address including zip code or postal address
· Collection contact person and contact telephone number
· Delivery address
· Delivery contact person and contact telephone number
· Mass and dimensions
· Whether Service Guarantee is required
· Value of the consignment
· The nature of the goods
Are Customs duties and surcharges for International imports and exports included in my courier charges?

No.
What is a bank declaration?

If a parcel you are exporting is valued at more that ZAR 50 000.00, your Banking Institution will need to supply you with a Bank declaration.

Prohibited, hazadous and dangerous goods

What are restricted, hazardous and dangerous goods?

There are certain items which Internet Express will not courier through its network of carriers.

TERMS & CONDITIONS - INTERNET EXPRESS

"Internet Express" shall mean Internet Express (Pty) Ltd with registration number 1998/006356/07.

"Shipper" shall mean the Shipper/ Customer /Prospective Customer / Owner / Consignee / Sender or their agent for the shipment goods.

"Sub-contractor" shall mean any entity employed by Internet Express to render courier services alternatively aspects of courier service on behalf of Internet Express whether such service relates to
road, rail, air or sea transportation and shall include any employment for a portion of any aspect of journey as well as any aspect related to the rendering of courier services generally.

"Third-Party" shall mean any person or entity not a party to this agreement.

The conditions shall apply to the carriage/conveyance of the shipment or goods.

Internet Express is not a common or public carrier, its carriage is merely incidental to its other operations and it may refuse to accept for carriage any goods or class of goods. All goods accepted by Internet Express are dealt with subject to the conditions stipulated by Third-Parties including but not limited to carriers, warehouseman, Government Departments and all other parties into whose possession or custody the goods may pass, or subject to whose authority they may at any time be.
Subject to express prior instructions in writing by the Shipper, Internet Express reserves to itself complete freedom in respect of means, route and procedure to be followed in the handling and transport of goods including but not limited to the use of sub-contractors or third parties. In particular the use of the term "courier" in the description of services does not unless specifically otherwise stated, imply that goods will be accompanied by an individual at any or all stages of transit.
Quotations are given on the basis of immediate acceptance and subject to the right of withdrawal or automatic increase or decrease accordingly. If any changes occur in the rates of freight, service guarantee premium or other charges applicable to the goods, quotations and changes shall be subject to revision accordingly with or without notice. Should your parcel exceed the quoted actual mass by the volumetric weight, Internet Express will charge out accordingly for the difference.
The Shipper of any goods, and their agents, if any, shall be deemed to be bound by and to warrant the accuracy of all descriptions, values and other particulars furnished to Internet Express for Customs, Consular and other purposes.
The Shipper shall be deemed to have indemnified Internet Express against any losses; damages, expenses and any fines arising from any inaccuracy or omission due to any negligence on the part of the shipper.
The Shipper shall be liable for any duty, tax, import or outlays of whatsoever nature levied by the authorities at any port or place in connection with the goods, and for any payments, fines, expenses, loss or damage incurred or sustained by Internet Express in connection therewith. The shipper indemnifies and holds Internet Express harmless against any payments made to the authorities.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCLUDED. Internet Express shall not be liable, in any event, for any consequential or special damages or other indirect losses, as a result of any omission by Internet Express, its servants, sub-contractors, agents or independent third parties, however arising, whether or not Internet Express had knowledge that such damage might be incurred, including, but not limited to loss of income, profits, interest, utility or loss of market.
Without prejudice to clause 7, the liability of Internet Express for any loss or damage to the shipment (which term shall include all documents or parcels consigned to Internet Express) is limited to the Lesser of:
1. R100-00
2. The amount of loss or damage to a document or parcel actually sustained, or
3. The actual value of the document or parcel with regard to its commercial utility or special value to the Shipper
If the transportation of any consignment involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country other than the country of departure, the Warsaw Convention may be applicable and the Convention governs. In most cases this further limits the liability of Internet Express in respect of loss of damage to such consignments.
"Packaging" - the Shipper of the goods warrants that all goods have been properly and sufficiently packed and / or prepared. The Shipper indemnifies Internet Express against all damage to the Shipper’s goods arising from the improper packaging of its goods.
In the event that Internet Express suffers any damage to its vehicles, equipment, warehouse facilities, staff alternatively that of its sub-contractors as well as the goods of any other client of Internet Express, the Shipper will be liable for all damage resulting therefrom.
No obligation whatsoever exists or will exist upon Internet Express to make any claims on behalf of the Shipper arising out of any claim, which the shipper might have against any third party.
The Shipper shall be deemed to have indemnified Internet Express against all liabilities whatsoever suffered or incurred by Internet Express arising directly or indirectly from, or, in connection with the Shipper’s instructions or their implementation by Internet Express or their sub-contractors in regard to the goods and in particular in respect of any liabilities to third parties.
There shall be no waiver following any relaxation of Internet Express rights.
SERVICE GUARANTEE
1. Unless requested to do so in writing, Internet Express shall be under no obligation to effect Service Guarantee in respect of any consignment.
2. If requested to do so in writing, Internet Express shall insure a consignment for the value stipulated by the Shipper, subject however to the usual exceptions, conditions and stipulations as to excess deductions of Internet Express open policy. Any Third-Party shall not be obliged to effect a separate Service Guarantee policy in respect of a consignment.
3. Internet Express reserves the right to reject any Service Guarantee claim which is not notified to it within seven days (7) after delivery of the consignment, or the due date upon which the consignment should have been delivered in the terms of the contract.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause, no Service Guarantee cover will be effected for consignments dispatched on a POD basis.
5. If Internet Express service provider disputes liability for a claim, for any reason, the Shipper shall have no recourse against the Internet Express or its sub-contractors.
Internet Express will notify Shippers from time to time of any materials, which are not acceptable by Internet Express for carriage. Internet Express reserves the right to inspect the documents or goods, consigned by its Shippers to ensure that all documents or goods are capable of carriage to the destination within the standard operating procedures and handling methods of Internet Express. In making this reservation, the Internet Express does not warrant that any particular item to be carried is capable of carriage and delivery without infringing the law of any country or state from, to or through which the item may be carried.
It is the sole responsibility of the Shipper to address adequately each consignment of documents or goods to enable effective delivery to be made. Internet Express shall not be liable for delay in forwarding or delivery resulting from the Shipper’s failure to comply with its obligations in this respect.
Internet Express will not carry dangerous, hazardous, combustible or explosive materials, gold and silver bullion, coin, dust, cyanides, precipitates or any form of uncoined gold and silver ore, bullion, platinum and other metals, precious and semi-precious stones including commercial cartons or industrial diamonds, currency (paper or coin) of any nationality, negotiable securities, stocks, bonds, certificates, uncancelled postage or revenue stamps, war savings or thrift stamps, blank or endorsed bank cashier's cheques, money orders or traveller's cheques, letters, antiques, pictures, livestock or plants, plans & designs, patterns, manuscripts and furs and in the event that any Shipper should consign any of the above items with Internet Express, the Shipper shall indemnify Internet Express for all claims, damages and expenses arising in connection therewith and Internet Express shall have the right to deal with such items as it shall see fit including the right to abandon carriage of the same immediately upon Internet Express having knowledge that such item infringes these conditions.
A 10 % handling fee will be levied for cancellations and deducted from the refund.
MATERIALS ON THE WEBSITE
The material contained on the Internet Express Website is for information only and does not constitute advice or a recommendation of any nature, to the extent that information displayed on this Website relates to the services or prices of any courier or costs related to any services, the Shipper acknowledge that this information may not be accurate or complete.

The Shipper further acknowledges that any assessment or reflection of the performance, suitability or reliability of any courier or service does not mean that such performance will be repeated or should be relied upon in any way. Any of the information, services or products on this Website may be changed by Internet Express without notice.

The Shipper further acknowledges that all time frames quoted by Internet Express on its website or through any other means are indicative of best case delivery times. Internet Express does not warrant that any delivery will be carried out within the quoted time frames and accepts no liability for any damage suffered due to a delay in delivery except in the case of gross negligence by Internet Express.
COPYRIGHT
The contents of the Internet Express Website, including any software, icons, text, links, graphics, images, sound clips, trade names, logos, trade marks and service marks are protected by law, including but not limited to copyright, patent and trade mark law, and remain the property of Internet Express. Any unauthorised use of the contents, information or materials on the Internet Express Website is prohibited.
DISCLAIMERS
This Website is provided to the Shipper "as is". While Internet Express makes every effort to ensure that the contents of the Website are accurate and complete, Internet Express makes no representation or warranty, whether express or implied, as to the operation, integrity, availability or functionality of this Website or as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any information on this Website.

Any person who accesses the Website or relies on the Web site or on the information contained in the Website does so at their own risk.

Internet Express further makes no warranty or representation, whether express or implied, that the information or files available on the Website are free of viruses, destructive materials or any other data or code which is able to corrupt, compromise or jeopardize the operation or content of a computer system, computer network or the Shipper’s hardware or software. The Shipper accepts all risk associated with the existence of such viruses, destructive materials or any other data or code which is able to corrupt, compromise or jeopardize the operation or content of a computer system, computer network or your hardware or software. Internet Express does not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions on the Website.

Internet Express reserves the right to alter any weights or dimensions that are entered into the Website incorrectly, and charge out accordingly.
HOLIDAY PROMOTION 2016

For the holiday period Internet Express has decided to offer 2 different promotions to clients. The Internet Express Holiday Promotion 2 is valid from 17 November to 16 December 2016.

Holiday Promotion 1 - is only valid for all domestic EXPRESS based services to local, major and regional centers within South Africa. Delivery times as well as chargeable mass limitations for the express services are applicable as per www.internetexpress.co.za/our-services/south-africa

The Holiday Promotion 1 rate caters for packages between 0 – 2kg’s. The standard rate per kg thereafter will be billed for parcels exceeding 2kg’s.
1. Local centers include collections and deliveries within the same metropolitan area of the major center. E.g. Johannesburg to Johannesburg, Cape Town to Cape Town.
2. Major centers apply to collection and deliveries between the following centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, East London, George, Nelspruit, Pietersburg/Polokwane and Bloemfontein.
3. Regional centers are towns or cities in South Africa that are not catered for via a daily flight schedule, these are generally areas that fall outside of the major centers above. All regional areas will have a delay in the delivery time as most of these areas are not serviced daily.
Holiday Promotion 2 - is only valid for our ROAD FREIGHT based service to and from certain major centers within South Africa. These include:
1. Johannesburg
2. Pretoria
3. Durban
4. Cape Town
5. Port Elizabeth
All costs are inclusive of VAT and the variable fuel levy.
There will be a 5 – 10 working day turnaround time.
This service will only be applicable to registered users on our website, www.internetexpress.co.za

The Holiday Promotion 2 rate caters for packages between 0 – 10kg’s, thereafter R5.00 per kg will be billed for if the parcel/s exceed the 10kg limit.

Internet Express standard Terms and Conditions apply.

A nominal premium of either R10 or R20 will be levied for Service Guarantee cover. The amount charged is dependent on the value that will be Service Guarantee. A minimum amount of R10.00 will be levied.

Second hand items will only be Service Guarantee against total loss and not against damages. All new items must be in their original packaging during transport.

Courier shipments are charged on the greater of actual mass or volumetric weight, both measured in kilograms. The measurement of actual mass is made by way of a scale. The measurement of volumetric weight is made by way of a calculation that converts the volume (i.e. size of parcel) into a kilogram equivalent.

The volumetric conversion factor for Express is 5000.

The Holiday Promotion rates are all inclusive (variable fuel levy and VAT)

promotion rates only apply to registered users and not account holders.

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