Freight Forwarding in South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa's largest economy and logistics hub. We manage imports through Durban with full SARS customs and Southern African distribution.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Durban ZADUR
South Africa's largest container port (2.5+ million TEU/year). Primary gateway. 2–3 day clearance.
Port of Cape Town ZACPT
Cape Town's port (500k+ TEU/year). Gateway to Table Bay. 2–3 day clearance.
O.R. Tambo International Airport FAOR
Johannesburg's main cargo hub (700,000+ metric tons/year). Africa's largest.
O.R. Tambo FAOR
Johannesburg airport — international cargo terminal.
Cape Town FACT
Cape Town airport — international cargo terminal.
Industries we move into South Africa
Sectors where we have repeat shipper history into this market. Each link opens our domain expertise page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to South Africa?
Key documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and SARS customs declaration. NRCS approval is required for many products.
How long does ocean freight take to South Africa?
Ocean freight from the US East Coast to Durban or Cape Town takes 20-28 days. Air freight to Johannesburg takes 2-4 business days.
What are South Africa's main ports?
Durban is Africa's busiest container port. Cape Town and Port Elizabeth handle other regions. OR Tambo (JNB) is Africa's largest cargo airport.
What customs duties apply in South Africa?
Duties range from 0-45%. A 15% VAT applies. AGOA provides preferential US market access for qualifying South African exports.
Does Suaid Global handle SARS customs?
Yes, Suaid Global coordinates with SARS for customs clearance, tariff classification, and NRCS compliance at all major South African ports.
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