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January 13, 2020
Every single item which is imported into South Africa, no matter by what means of transport; airfreight, seafreight, courier etc. is compelled to be customs cleared. Customs Import Duty can be charged by Customs […]
December 2, 2019
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 […]
November 4, 2019
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 […]
September 30, 2019
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 2, 2019
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 […]
September 2, 2019
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 […]
August 6, 2019
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 […]
August 6, 2019
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 […]
July 2, 2019
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 […]
July 2, 2019
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 […]
July 2, 2019
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 […]
June 4, 2019
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 […]