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February 5, 2019

An in depth look at our sea exports team.

They say behind every successful business normally sits a brilliant group of people, working hard to stay on top. It is evident in the sea exports team here at Pioneer Freight. This four man […]
January 8, 2019

A battery of problems for a mere battery

All batteries are considered dangerous when they are being flown. Lithium batteries, or lithium-ion batteries, are essentially powerful batteries designed to keep devices running for hours or days at a time. These hold high […]
January 8, 2019

New year, new challenges

It is incredible to think that the past year went by so fast, but not without its set of challenges as well as milestones which we are proud of achieving. As with every year […]
January 8, 2019

China is taking a long break.

Lantern Festival is the celebration of the start of the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, usually known as the Spring Festival in modern China, is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn […]
December 4, 2018

It’s Competition Time!

With the beginning of the festive season we have decided to be a little generous. In 3 easy steps you could be close to winning a Nespresso Inissia worth R1500. Like our Facebook page […]
December 4, 2018

Rules and regulations when dealing with customs

Dealing with customs can be a challenging process. By knowing the rules and regulations, complications can be avoided. The Euro One Certificate; a very particular certificate, stipulating only European manufactured goods can qualify for […]
December 4, 2018

Sometimes getting personal is a good thing.

No one likes to be just a number at a company. Having to constantly repeat yourself once an issue arises; not receiving proper feedback and worst of all, not being updated on the progress […]
November 6, 2018

Adapting to new routines

As the seasons turn we all must adapt and adjust our routines and the logistics industry is no exception in this regard. Mother nature has a direct global impact on the various international time […]
November 5, 2018

From the docks to your door

Over the past few months we have covered the beginning steps of a shipment, but what we have not covered, is what happens once a vessel reaches its destination.   The ship does not […]
November 5, 2018

Here’s to rubbing shoulders with prospective clients

Expo’s and film festivals are the easiest way for any logistics company, especially Pioneer Freight to make new connections as well as spread the company brand. In the past 2 months, we’ve been quite […]
October 2, 2018

Incorporating operational skills into sales.

Innovation in the 21st century is what differentiates the good from the better. So how does a company differentiate itself from the competition. Working with a business coach, Matthias Roberg, the decision was made […]
October 2, 2018

Putting the spotlight on B-BBEE

With its inception in 2003, B-BBEE has become a natural first question to ask when considering any business with a local company. Understanding that for certain companies to be able to do work for […]
October 2, 2018

The fascinating world of shipping cars

Shipping cars isn’t a new concept at all, there are so many corporations doing it daily. The one fact about importing and exporting cars is that not all cars that are imported can be […]
September 10, 2018

Freight forwarders – the invisible world of film production

Majority of film creation is a perfect mix of talent, hard work and dedication from producers, actors and film crew, but would the success of the film industry exist without the input of shipping […]
September 10, 2018

We’ve been around the block for quite some time.

In the highly competitive world of film forwarding, experience and a good reputation of always being time for deliveries are what matters most. So, what makes Pioneer Freight one of the preferred freight agents… […]
August 1, 2018

We struggled, we learned, we conquered!

It is one month since the change over to the new operating software, it’s been a period of learning new things for everyone here, as well as new challenges, but in the end, it […]
August 1, 2018

Do you really need shipping insurance?

We’ve heard it all before, “It’s a small parcel, oh it doesn’t need insurance” or “this is the umpteenth time we’ve shipped something with no problem at all, it’s not necessary”. Although it’s not […]
August 1, 2018

There’s more to exporting wines than you’d think there is.

From an outsider’s perspective, shipping wine seems like a simple, seamless task. Wine is filled into flexi-tanks, tanktainers or bottles, packed onto pallets, and away it goes in some shipping container to the set […]
June 4, 2018

Moving up…into Africa.

Referred to as a continent of resilience and opportunity, and a continent with enormous potential for success, Africa is still one of the fastest growing continents in the world. With a steady economic growth […]
June 4, 2018

Tips to lowering your shipping costs.

Freight costs can often take up a big portion of operational costs for companies, as a company grows and expands, it is important to try and cut back at unnecessary costs that may be […]
May 7, 2018

Exciting times ahead as we move over to a new operating system

With more than two years of planning, we are extremely excited and looking forward to the launch of our brand-new operating system effective 1 June 2018. Pioneer Freight always strives to be at the […]
March 5, 2018

2018 trends in logistics, what does this mean for the customer.

In an economy where customers are becoming more accustomed to shopping around for the best prices and the best service provider, the pressure is on to put the customers needs and demands first. This […]
March 5, 2018

Packing tips to keep your shipment safe and problem free.

Parcels shipped to another country can often travel thousands of kilometres, it is essential to ensure that it is correctly packaged as to avoid damages caused in transit. International standards for packing are very […]
February 12, 2018

Rate Negotiations and how to go about it the right way.

Shipping costs often take up a big part of a major supply chain, it is here where rate negotiations take place to try and lower these costs. But when are clients taking negotiations too […]