What is the meaning of Incoterms and why do they play a crucial role in international trade when buying or selling products? Incoterms = International Commercial Terms The purpose of allocating Costs, Risks and […]
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will implement a new E-Emission target set to take effect from 1 January 2020. Shipping lines across the globe will need to conform to the new regulations set by […]
On the back of last month’s newsletter which focused on the upcoming film season in South Africa, this month we turn to one of the most commonly asked questions when bringing goods into South […]
September marks the beginning of the film industry commercial season and at this point we reflect on last season. The 2018 / 2019 summer commercial season in the Western Cape seemed to be very […]
The differences between air and sea freight are seemingly apparent, but for shippers, there is much more than meets the eye. With cost and transit time being big factors between air & sea, there […]
Fumigating items in a shipment is more important than we think it is. Often at times an inconvenience and lengthening the shipping procedure, the process of fumigation ensures the biodiversity of the destination is […]
Here at Pioneer Freight we are always trying to look out for opportunities to help the company grow, expand our service offering, improve on our customer service and provide our clients with more options […]
Customs clearing is not only for imports and exports, but also applies to some carry-on luggage on international flights. This does mean that there are items that require clearance by a customs agent, such […]
Nearing the second half of the year, some companies are beginning to prepare for the madness of the festive season. An increase in production and stock means more shipments are to be completed to […]
It is easy to forget all the different pieces of a company that helps to build their success, keeps them going and maintains the good reputation of being an efficient freight forwarder. Diligently making […]
Exporting goods anywhere in the world requires some careful planning, correct packing and specific paperwork. Without these important documents the shipper faces either not being able to ship the goods and / or receiving […]
Completing any export or import shipment is a process which requires careful planning, manual labour practically moving the shipment as well as specific forms / documentation to ensure the shipment safely reaches its destination. […]
For 27 years Pioneer Freight has worked hard to build a reputation of being the best logistics company in South Africa. With 4 branches, we have representation in the 3 major cities in South […]
Our drivers, the regular point of contact with our customers can only be described as a well-oiled team making sure local shipments reach customers safely and on time. Traveling occasionally up to 400 km […]
Since shipping began, people have tried to ship almost anything. With the creation of bigger and better ships aided the shipping of larger items. Smaller items which can be palletised is a seemingly less […]
Time waits for no man it seems, 4 months into the year and as always, we can only be proud to say that we pleased with our achievements thus far in 2019. With the […]
In the world of shipping there are often a few things that can go wrong, whether it be damaged cargo or port delays. One of the less known factors of shipping delays are known […]
In a perfect world we would all like to assume that every single shipment runs smoothly, and all shipments received on the other side are undamaged. Sadly, this is not the case, and some […]
Since modern day shipping, people have shipped almost anything one can think of, but the one fact we often do not consider is whether a shipment is classed as hazardous or not. All hazardous […]
In the selection of the shipment packaging and pallets, attention must be paid to the correct size (shipment contents plus padding) and to enough stability. The best way to ensure this is to pack […]
Marketing in any business is a very important aspect, it makes sure a companies’ name gets seen by many. The more it is seen, the more memorable a company becomes. How better to get […]
Looking back at the shipping industry, a lot has changed between its early days and modern shipping as we know it. From the design of the ships to how items are shipped as well […]
Through the years, shipping and globalisation has made it possible for people to buy and sell art internationally, as well as artists shipping their works over for international trade shows. Shipping fine art abroad […]
