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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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… […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
