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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 […]
March 5, 2019

Check before you ship

Since modern day shipping, people have shipped almost anything one can think of, but the one fact we often do not consider is whether a shipment is classed as hazardous or not. All hazardous […]
March 5, 2019

Let’s get packing

In the selection of the shipment packaging and pallets, attention must be paid to the correct size (shipment contents plus padding) and to enough stability. The best way to ensure this is to pack […]
March 5, 2019

Boasting new branding for our fleet

Marketing in any business is a very important aspect, it makes sure a companies’ name gets seen by many. The more it is seen, the more memorable a company becomes. How better to get […]
February 5, 2019

The evolution of the shipping industry

Looking back at the shipping industry, a lot has changed between its early days and modern shipping as we know it. From the design of the ships to how items are shipped as well […]
February 5, 2019

The art of shipping art

Through the years, shipping and globalisation has made it possible for people to buy and sell art internationally, as well as artists shipping their works over for international trade shows. Shipping fine art abroad […]

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