Airfreight ImportsAs the world slowly returns to a semblance of normality, we find that the airfreight imports into SA continue to show a reasonable increase in volume, despite the current high freight rates due […]
Container freight rates continue to break records, with new data showing a further massive spike on key Asia to Europe and Asia to US routes. Local SA Importers have been struggling with soaring container […]
Spring has arrived at last. Cape Town in particular has been enjoying some of the most glorious days; warm, clear and fragrant with the scent of flowers. Two big events that take place during […]
Pioneer Freight recognizes the critical importance and needs to adapt and adapt to new ways of working. As we respond to a changing world that continues to shift and transform so we have been […]
The past 18 months has seen dramatic strain on global supply chain. Shortages of equipment (containers) from the Far East as well as limited space on vessels. The net result, sadly, is that the […]
As 2021 draws to an end, and we gear up for the fast-approaching festive period, we reflect on yet another crazy year. These times we find ourselves in will certainly be written in the […]
We hope that you and your loved ones enjoyed a happy, safe and festive Christmas and New Years Holiday… With the lifting of the curfew, we trust that this is the beginning of the […]
If you find yourself in Cape Town or Durban in the next few weeks, you may be faced with a few road closures owing to film and production teams shooting a few movie and […]
Isn’t it crazy how time flies… We say it every year… The year has barely begun and when we look again, we’re midway through the 3rd month planning our April Fools prank or […]
If only Bob Dylan knew, at the time of writing this song back in 1964, how valid these lyrics would be and remain in 2022. Pre-clearance of Import Containers For those of us who […]
We hereby take pleasure in introducing our Pioneer Freight Johannesburg team, those who make things happen and who deliver the service that you have become accustomed to.
Whilst there is so much on the go in the world of shipping and Logistics at the moment, we thought it a good idea to share some positive news and developments in a bid […]
The 2023 Chinese New Year celebrations will take place from 21st January 2023 to 28th January 2023, at which time our friends and colleagues will welcome the Year of the Rabbit. With these New Year’s Celebration […]
Pioneer Freight Social Media pages – Our New Look We are excited to share that our Marketing team have been hard at work developing and designing a new, fresh look for Pioneer Freight. For […]
Dear Valued Clients, As of 1 March 2023, the European Union’s Import Control System (ICS2) for all goods entering the EU by air has been updated. EU customs authorities will collect certain customs data […]
Dear Valued Customer, As is the annual-norm, statutory 3rd party charges are reviewed and increased by the relevant authorities and carriers effective 1st April. In line with these adjustments, we have also had to […]
We refer to the planned Protest Action that the EFF has called its members to embark on, starting midnight 20th March 2023. Basis security intelligence received, the following will be regarded as high risk areas during this […]
Dear Valued Client, Please be advised that our telephone system will today, Wednesday the 22nd of March, be undergoing maintenance and upgrading from 08h00 to 17h00. This will unfortunately result in intermittent connectivity issues […]
Friendly Reminder! The South African Revenue Services has circulated communications advising existing customs users that you are required to update your existing registration or licensing information as set out in the attached letter by 31 […]
Bank Account Information Further to our notification sent dd. 07/07/2021, we would hereby like to re-iterate that the bank account details for Pioneer Freight has not changed. Should you receive any communication in what […]
Dear valued customer The satisfaction of our customers is and will always remain our top priority. We strive to continuously deliver exceptional service, beyond our client’s expectation. In a bid to help us maintain […]
SARS Online Portal – Update # 1 Dear valued client, We were notified by SAAFF (South African Association of Freight Forwarders) that the SARS online portal is currently experiencing challenges. Extract of the message […]
