Small business & global shipping advice from DHL Express

In South Africa’s digital economy, every click counts. Online shopping is booming, but with that growth comes a reality many businesses dread: returns. Most see product returns as a headache—an unavoidable cost

DHL’s GoGreen Dashboard isn’t some distant, corporate ideal—it’s a practical tool tailored for South African businesses feeling the pressure of global supply chains and local environmental realities.

South Africa is a country that never does anything halfway. We’re a place where the city lights of Joburg meet the wild stretches of the Karoo, where every braai feels like a family reunion, and where protecting our natural heritage is part of who we are. But as we all know, the pressure on our environment is mounting—from water

Delays at Durban Harbour or OR Tambo aren’t just part of doing business — they can pull the brakes on your whole operation. A shipment stuck at the port means cash tied up, clients left waiting, and costs piling up for reasons that have nothing to do with your products or service.