Each product that lands on a shelf, online order delivered, and global trade route mapped depends on the seamless movement of goods. At TFS, we’ve built South Africa’s most comprehensive tech-driven logistics ecosystem with the goal of making world-class supply chains accessible to every business.

TFS was born out of the Takealot Group’s proven delivery infrastructure: a network that powers millions of successful deliveries each year. What began as the backbone of South Africa’s leading e-commerce brand has evolved into an open, scalable platform that serves the wider business community.

"I’m proud to say that TFS now operates more than 125 delivery hubs and eight fulfilment centres, connecting international freight to the last mile. Our strategy is to transform exclusive capability into an inclusive ecosystem opportunity," says Francois Retief, CEO at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions

Simplifying supply chains, amplifying growth

The reason most businesses struggle with logistics is not because they can’t move goods; the problem lies with fragmented supply chains – managing multiple service providers and disconnected systems slows down their growth and adds costs. TFS’s solution is to integrate freight forwarding, warehousing, courier and on-demand delivery into a single, intelligent platform.

Through one partner and one digital interface, our customers gain complete visibility from origin to doorstep. This eliminates duplication, reduces operational risk, and gives businesses the agility they need to scale quickly. Our data-driven systems enable real-time decision-making, route optimisation, and proactive communication at every milestone.

Something I’m passionate about is measurable results because faster delivery times and lower costs mean happier customers. Yet for us, success is defined not only by on-time performance, but by our clients’ ability to grow. That’s because when they succeed, so do we.

Connecting Africa to the world

Freight forwarding has become a key part of our value proposition and one of TFS’s fastest-growing service areas. We help South African businesses trade confidently with global suppliers and international customers through a single, tech-enabled platform that manages everything from consolidation at origin and customs clearance to local warehousing and delivery.

Our freight division, built on years of handling time-sensitive, high-volume imports for Takealot’s supplier network, simplifies international trade for businesses of all sizes. We don’t just move cargo – we also unlock opportunities. We believe Africa’s trade future lies in linking small producers and large exporters alike to global markets through efficient, transparent and scalable solutions enabled by world-class technology.