Sustainability: The Word That Will Define Logistics in 2025

“We don’t just move parcels—we move differently.”

That’s how we’ve always worked at Sendr. And in 2025, it’s clearer than ever: sustainability isn’t just a bonus—it’s our main focus.

As one of South Africa’s leading last-mile delivery partners, we service both rural and urban areas nationwide. We specialise in e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and beauty deliveries —and now, we’re putting even more focus on how our work affects the world around us.

Here’s what sustainability looks like at Sendr

— every single day:

Smart, Data-Led Route Planning

With our dynamic route optimisation system, drivers don’t just take the fastest route—they take the smartest one. This cuts down idle time, lowers fuel consumption and helps us reduce emissions, especially in congested metros like Joburg, Durban and Cape Town.

Lightweight, Last-Mile Focus

While we handle deliveries of all sizes, our SendrNow service is built specifically for parcels under 5kg. These lighter loads mean quicker trips, less fuel usage—and in some cases, even take to the skies, using airplanes to get parcels delivered fast. With SendrNow, we oer same-day delivery between major cities like Johannesburg to Cape Town or Johannesburg to Durban, and vice versa. It’s not just fast—it’s ecient, strategic and built for the pace of modern business

Temperature-Controlled Precision

For pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, we use calibrated vehicles with refrigerated and ambient settings to ensure goods arrive in optimal condition. This precision reduces waste, product spoilage and the need for re-deliveries—keeping our environmental footprint in check.

Fully Digital Workflow = Zero Paper Waste

With real-time tracking, digital proof of delivery, automated notifications and scalable API integration, Sendr is proudly paperless. From scheduling to signature, it’s all seamless and sustainable.

Circular Delivery Thinking for Sustainability in Logistics

We’re building systems that don’t just move goods forward—but bring things back. From return packaging to temperature crates and refillable supplies, we’re working with clients on closed-loop delivery models that rethink the single-use norm.

We’re not perfect—but we’re intentional.

We know sustainability is a journey, not a checkbox. But we also know that small changes at scale make a big difference. And when you move thousands of parcels every day, intention matters. At Sendr, we believe sustainability in logistics is not just a trend, but a responsibility that shapes how we operate across South Africa.

In 2025, we’re not just asking “how fast can we get there?”

We’re asking: “what’s the cleanest, smartest way to get there—and stay there?”

That’s the future of logistics. And at Sendr, we’re proud to be part of building it.

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Erick S.

Head of Business Development & Operations, Sendr