Which South African ports do freight forwarders use?

Durban is the largest and busiest container port in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by Cape Town and Ngqura (Coega); Richards Bay and Saldanha handle bulk exports. Air cargo moves primarily through Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT).

Can South Africa forwarders arrange cross-border road freight?

Yes. Road freight into the SADC region — Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, the DRC, and beyond — is a core service, including transit customs and border documentation. Post a freight request with your route for quotes.

How does customs clearance work in South Africa?

Imports and exports are declared to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) via its electronic system, with a licensed clearing agent managing classification, duties, and permits. Most forwarders on CargoLinked provide clearing in-house.

Freight Forwarders in South Africa

Customs & logistics across Durban, Cape Town & Johannesburg

Find 450 verified freight forwarders and logistics companies in South Africa on CargoLinked. As Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economy, South Africa trades through Durban — the busiest container port in the region — plus Cape Town, Ngqura/Port Elizabeth, and Richards Bay for bulk, with air cargo through Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). Forwarders here handle FCL and LCL ocean freight, air freight, licensed customs clearance via SARS, cross-border road freight into the SADC region, and exports of minerals, fruit, wine, and vehicles. Compare providers by service and mode, then post a free freight request for competitive quotes.

Arvelta LogisticsUnclaimed

South Africa

66 Nettleton Road , 66 Nettleton Road, Johannesburg, South Africa, 10001 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Assured Freight ServicesUnclaimed

South Africa

4th Floor, Stonefountain Terrace , 95 Klipfontein Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7801 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Astrad Shipping Pty LtdUnclaimed

South Africa

OFFICE 6, TUDOR OFFICE PARK, 208-210 NORTHWAY, DURBAN NORTH, DURBAN, KZN South Africa Phone: 27315640434

Freight Forwarders

Astro Clearing & Business NetworkUnclaimed

South Africa

36A, West Road , Glen Austin, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Atlanta Removals & LogisticsUnclaimed

South Africa

67 Dartnell Road , 67, Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, 3200 South Africa

Removals

Aviation GSA International Pty LtdUnclaimed

South Africa

20A Albatross Str , Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng South Africa

General Service Agents (GSA)

Aviocean Natal CCUnclaimed

South Africa

18 Harden Avenue Sea View ,, Durban, 4094 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

AVOTIEXUnclaimed

South Africa

133 LYNDHURST ROAD LYNDHURST 2192 ,, JOHANNESBURG, RSA, 2192 South Africa

Air Freight

AWESOME LOGISTICSUnclaimed

South Africa

123 COLLIN PAUL , 11 VILLA ROSA, Kempton Park, GAUTENG, 1619 South Africa

Hauliers / Trucking

Axeman transportUnclaimed

South Africa

150 Greenstone Gate Cnr Modderfontein and Hereford Road ,, Johanesburg, Gauteng, 1609 South Africa

Hauliers / Trucking

Freight Forwarders in South Africa

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