Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

Dear Valued Client Please take note that Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) will implement a Fuel Neutrality Charge of R78 per container for all vessels berthing from 01 June 2026. The surcharge will apply to all import, export, and transshipment containers handled through Container and Multi-Purpose Terminals, regardless of container size or type. Please note that this charge will be billed separately from the normal Terminal Handling Charges (THC) and remains variable based on m

Dear Valued Client Please note the latest update from SABS regarding the implementation of the Pre-export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program for imports from China. SABS has confirmed that China Certification & Inspection Group Inspection Co., Ltd (CCIC) remains the appointed Conformity Assessment Body for Phase 1 implementation in China. However, CCIC is still awaiting the necessary regulatory approvals and implementation clearances from the relevant Chinese authoriti

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendments published by SARS which is effective from 15 May 2026: Amendment to Schedule 1 Part 1: By the substitution of tariff subheadings 1001.91 and 1001.99 as well as 1101.00.10, 1101.00.20, 1101.00.30 and 1101.00.90, to reduce the rate of customs duty on wheat and wheaten flour from 61.90c/kg and 92.85c/kg, respectively to 15.37c/kg and 23.05c/kg, in terms of the existing variable tariff formula. (ITAC Minute M13

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