Dear Valued Client, Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have resulted in major disruptions across global air and ocean logistics networks. While South Africa is not directly impacted, there are significant knock-on effects that […]
Dear Valued Customers and Partners, We hope 2026 has begun smoothly for you. This time of year typically brings pricing reviews from third-party providers such as airlines, shipping lines, and regulatory authorities. In many cases, […]
Dear Valued Client, With Chinese New Year approaching, we would like to highlight the impact this period may have on shipments from China and share a few key planning tips. In 2026, Chinese New […]
Dear Valued Client, We wish to bring to your attention and clarify important requirements regarding carrier overstay deadlines and customs clearance, which continue to affect the handling of Sea freight Import shipments in South […]
Dear Valued Clients and Partners, As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued trust and partnership. Your support has played an essential role in our […]
Dear Valued Clients, As we approach the festive season, we would like to draw your attention to potential delays and scheduling considerations for all shipments during this period. Please note that any sea freight […]
Bank Account Information Please be advised that the bank account details for Pioneer Freight have not changed. Should you receive any communication in what seemingly appears to be an authentic email from one of our team […]
Golden Week (China) : 01/10 – 07/10 Please note that China’s Golden Week holiday will take place from 01–07 October. During this time, factories, shipping lines, and logistics providers across China will be closed or […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) continue to clamp down on all Importers & Exporters who have not yet completed the RLA (Registration, Licensing & Accreditation) process to renew and verify their Customs Codes. […]
Dear Valued Clients and Partners, The SARS “Customs Modernisation Journey” has gained significant momentum in recent months. “The main drive for the “new” phase Customs Modernisation is to focus on initiatives that can be […]
Dear Valued Clients and Partners, It’s no secret that the South African ports are close to the worst performing in the world, and not to mention one of the most expensive. For those who […]
Bank Account Information Please be advised that the bank account details for Pioneer Freight have not changed. Should you receive any communication in what seemingly appears to be an authentic email from one of our team […]
Dear Valued Customers and Partners, Trusting you have settled into 2025. With the blink on an eye, we are almost in March month. We are at the point where 3rd party suppliers (Airlines, Shipping […]
Dear Valued Clients and Partners, As we wrap up another year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our clients and partners. Your trust and collaboration have been key […]
Early signs are that the airfreight industry in South Africa and globally will experience a forcible peak season in late 2024 which is already in full swing. As a result, we are already experiencing […]
Dear Valued Clients, With the current sea freight market as it stands, we have all felt the impact that the worldwide congestion has had on supply chains. Pioneer Freight would like to urge all […]
Bank Account Information Please be advised that the bank account details for Pioneer Freight have not changed. Should you receive any communication in what seemingly appears to be an authentic email from one of our team […]
Dear Valued Clients, In a recent release of The Container Port Performance Index of 2023, all the world’s container ports were ranked based on time that a vessel spends in various container ports. It […]
Dear Valued Client, In a bid to keep all our clients and stakeholders informed of the current market, we feel it necessary to share current information which relates to the ocean freight market from […]
Dear Valued Customers and Partners, With two months of 2024 swiftly behind us, we look forward to the year ahead with much anticipation. It is also this time of year when 3rd party suppliers […]
Dear valued client, Thank you for your continued support during 2023. We truly value and appreciate your business. With the Christmas Holiday and New Years celebrations a week or two away, we would hereby like to confirm […]
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