What to Expect During a Customs Inspection
Customs inspections are vital to the import and export process, ensuring that goods entering or leaving South Africa comply with local and international regulations. Whether you're importing or exporting…
The Importance of Insurance in Freight Forwarding
Freight forwarding is vital to global trade. Whether by air, sea, or road, freight forwarding involves careful coordination to ensure everything runs smoothly. Insurance plays a key role in this, providing…
Key Documents for Hassle-Free Exporting from South Africa
Feeling lost about the paperwork needed to smoothly export goods from South Africa? Don't worry, we've got you covered. This guide will walk you through the essential documents required for an…
Container ship placed under quarantine
No cargo operations on the MV Montpellier voyage 2017w will be allowed in Durban for 14 days, as this containership has been ordered to quarantine by local authorities. The ship arrived in Durban port…
Country Codes for Easy Reference
The following list of Country Codes to help you know the right code when tracking your shipment. These 2-letter codes are supplied by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). It bases…
Do I have to pay VAT on exports?
One of our clients is based overseas and was told that even though his business was not operating in South Africa, he had to pay VAT on exports as his shipping terms were Ex Works. We looked into the…
We did it!
Our client called us with an unusual request. He has been pursuing a client for months, trying to sell a South African product to a company in Australia who supplies equipment to the mining industry. Negotiations…
We are going to Bahrain!
Agents belonging to the esteemed PPL network of freight agents meet bi-annually at different venues. The next event will be held during October in Bahrain, and Suzette will be officially representing Sebenza…