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August 6, 2019

New building and new possibilities for Johannesburg

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

New rules for carry on imports

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

Peak season rate increases

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

All about the numbers

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

Requirements for exporting from South Africa

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 […]
June 4, 2019

The importance of a Clearing Instruction

Completing any export or import shipment is a process which requires careful planning, manual labour practically moving the shipment as well as specific forms / documentation to ensure the shipment safely reaches its destination. […]
June 4, 2019

The ever-expanding Pioneer Freight

For 27 years Pioneer Freight has worked hard to build a reputation of being the best logistics company in South Africa. With 4 branches, we have representation in the 3 major cities in South […]
May 9, 2019

Meet the drivers

Our drivers, the regular point of contact with our customers can only be described as a well-oiled team making sure local shipments reach customers safely and on time. Traveling occasionally up to 400 km […]
May 9, 2019

When a shipment is just too big

Since shipping began, people have tried to ship almost anything. With the creation of bigger and better ships aided the shipping of larger items. Smaller items which can be palletised is a seemingly less […]
May 9, 2019

Keeping you updated

Time waits for no man it seems, 4 months into the year and as always, we can only be proud to say that we pleased with our achievements thus far in 2019. With the […]
April 2, 2019

The challenges of vessel bypassing

In the world of shipping there are often a few things that can go wrong, whether it be damaged cargo or port delays. One of the less known factors of shipping delays are known […]
April 2, 2019

Dealing with damaged cargo

In a perfect world we would all like to assume that every single shipment runs smoothly, and all shipments received on the other side are undamaged. Sadly, this is not the case, and some […]

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