Celero Seychelles will take over courier delivery services for Speedaf and Aramex from 23 August 2026.
The new courier will therefore handle parcels from Shein and AliExpress, alongside Seychelles Postal Services.
According to Seychelles Postal Regulator Chief Executive Officer Mr Neddy Padayachy, Shein parcels account for at least 90% of parcels entering Seychelles.
“Shein itself is sent by a company called Celero based in Mauritius,” Mr Padayachy said.
He said Celero previously sent parcels through Speedaf and also handled parcels for Mahe Shipping.
“Now Celero itself is coming to Seychelles through a local company called Celero Seychelles,” he said.
The company will begin operating on 23 August from the Link Building at Ile du Port.
Mr Padayachy said the company has already put its customs and logistical systems in place.
He said the office remains the main requirement before operations begin.
The company will also use the same scanners and systems used for its services in Mauritius.
Mr Padayachy expects Celero Seychelles to provide faster and more efficient courier services.
However, he said the company could face some initial pressure while adapting to the local courier system.
He said its staff already have experience in parcel delivery.
“As for its manpower, they all have courier experience regarding delivery of parcels,” he said. “They are well experienced and used to the job,” he added.
Mr Padayachy said the arrival of Celero Seychelles would increase competition in the courier sector.
He said greater competition would benefit consumers and could have a positive effect on the cost of living.
He also said customers would not face additional costs because Celero operates as a courier service.
Customers will receive information once their parcels arrive in Seychelles.
They can either receive door-to-door delivery free of charge or collect parcels from Celero’s designated area.
The collection area will operate from the Link Building.
Mr Padayachy said Celero expects to deliver parcels within three days after they reach Seychelles.
He said the company would follow a stricter delivery policy.
Celero Seychelles may also introduce other courier services in the future.
Mr Padayachy said Temu could become one of those services, although this remains unconfirmed.
Meanwhile, another courier company called Emelia Seychelles is preparing to enter the market.
Mr Padayachy said Emilia Seychelles is linked to Mail America.
“They have finished paying their licence and have done all their procedures,” he said.
He described Mail America as a larger company than Celero, with shipments from various suppliers worldwide.
Mr Padayachy expects the arrival of both companies to increase competition in Seychelles.
He said this could benefit people who use online shopping and e-commerce services.