✈️ About Daigon Excess Baggage: Your Global Luggage Experts from Cape Town
Our Story: From a Cape Town Solution to a Global Logistics Powerhouse
Welcome to Daigon Excess Baggage Cape Town, the dedicated division of Daigon International that specialises in making international travel lighter and hassle-free. Our journey didn’t begin in a boardroom; it began over 10 years ago in the bustling heart of tourism: the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. We witnessed the daily dilemma faced by travellers—the heartbreak of choosing between a priceless souvenir, a beautiful piece of South African art, or paying outrageous airline excess baggage fees.
The problem was simple: the joy of travel and discovery was being curtailed by exorbitant costs and complicated logistics. Our founder saw an urgent need for an affordable, personalised, and reliable solution right here in the Mother City. From those humble beginnings, specialising in safely shipping curios, wine cases, and unexpected shopping hauls, Daigon Excess Baggage grew. We evolved from a local shipping counter into a comprehensive, global freight forwarding service, connecting travellers, students, and businesses from South Africa to over 80 destinations worldwide. We don’t just move boxes; we relocate memories, vital equipment, and essential personal effects.
Our Mission: Making Unaccompanied Baggage Shipping Simple and Stress-Free
Our mission is to be the most trusted and efficient provider of excess baggage shipping and unaccompanied personal effects transport operating out of South Africa. We believe that your belongings should arrive safely, on time, and at a fraction of the cost typically charged by commercial airlines.
We achieve this by leveraging the extensive network of our parent company, Daigon International. By integrating air freight, sea freight, and professional logistics management, we offer two core services tailored to fit every need and budget:
Door-to-Airport Air Freight: The fastest, most convenient solution for urgent, lighter shipments. We collect from your address in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, or any major South African city, process all documentation, and fly the consignment directly to your home country’s airport cargo terminal. You handle the final, simple customs clearance at the destination for significant cost savings.
Door-to-Door Sea Freight: The most economical choice for students, relocating individuals, or those with large, heavy consignments like household goods or sports equipment. While longer in transit, this service provides ultimate convenience, handling all transit logistics, customs clearance, and delivering the shipment directly to your final overseas address.
The Daigon Difference: Expertise Rooted in South African Logistics
What sets Daigon apart from a generic courier service? Our deep-seated expertise in handling the unique complexities of international logistics from a South African base.
Personalised Service, Not Just a Parcel Tag
We understand that an excess bag is often filled with items of high sentimental value. We assign a dedicated logistics co-ordinator to every booking, ensuring you have a single point of contact who can track your shipment, advise on customs regulations for your specific destination, and guide you through the required documentation process, guaranteeing compliance and peace of mind.
Specialist Handling for Fragile and Valuable Items
Cape Town is a hub for fine art, delicate pottery, and premium wine exports. We are experts in providing:
Secure Crating: Custom-built wooden crates for delicate or awkwardly sized items like sculptures or furniture.
Fumigation Services: Ensuring wooden goods comply with strict international import requirements.
Our Commitment to Affordability and Transparency
The term “excess baggage” implies high cost. We challenge that assumption. By working directly with leading global airlines and sea carriers, we secure wholesale cargo rates that translate into savings of up to 60% compared to airline charges. Our quotes are fully transparent, clearly itemising freight costs, terminal handling fees, security charges, and local delivery (for Door-to-Door services), ensuring no unexpected fees upon collecti
Whether you’re a student shipping books home after a semester at UCT, a tourist overloaded with beautiful African gifts, or an expatriate starting a new life abroad, Daigon Excess Baggage is the trusted partner ensuring your journey ends just as smoothly as it began. We carry the load so you can fly light.
Tel: 087 702 2104
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