Logistics disruptor bets on electric future in big-item delivery market

The aim is to reduce carbon footprint, future-proof industry

- By Tshwarelo eseng Mogakane

A logistics company specialising in the movement of bulky household and commercial goods -from fridges and couches to full home relocations - is preparing to transition part of its freelance courier fleet to electric and hybrid vehicles.

Mister Transport, known in the market as Mr T, connects customers directly with independent drivers and already moves more than 17 000 tons of goods every month.

With online furniture purchases, appliance sales and last-mile big-item deliveries increasing sharply across the country, the company argues that environmental compliance will soon become a central requirement for competitiveness rather than a branding exercise.

Chief executive Terence Smith said Mister Transport wants to demonstrate that environmental responsibility can coexist with speed, reliability and convenience in the market.

"Sustainability is not a trend for us; it is a responsibility," Smith said. "We are moving thousands of tons of goods every month, and we recognise the environmental impact that comes with that scale.