Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

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

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