Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

Dear Valued Client Following recent industry engagements between SAAFF, SABS and trade stakeholders regarding the upcoming Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program, importers are reminded that the proposed implementation date remains 20 September 2026, with the pilot phase initially applying to imports from China. Meetings held in May 2026 confirmed that SABS has now supplied HS code headings linked to products that may fall within the program. However, stakeh

Dear Valued Client Please be advised that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), together with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), has introduced a new Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program applicable to certain imported products originating from China. The new directive was gazetted in March 2026 and introduces mandatory pre-shipment conformity verification for selected “unregulated” product categories imported into South Afr

Dear Valued Client Due to the recent adjustment in fuel price, the diesel fuel surcharge will increase by 11% for the month of May 2026. We would also like to draw your attention to severe weather conditions affecting key coastal regions and port operations. Durban (KZN): Heavy rainfall and disruptive winds are currently impacting the region, with areas of localised flooding. Crane operations are intermittently on standby, depending on prevailing conditions. Cape Town & Weste

The month of May reflects a shift from disruption to a more complex and controlled global logistics environment. While supply chains are gradually stabilising, volatility remains due to continued vessel rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and rising fuel costs. Network reliability is improving, but schedule disruption, capacity imbalances, and cost pressures continue to impact trade flows. For South African importers and exporters, this means a