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.

BACUnclaimed

South Africa

4 Neserton Drive , Isandovale, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1619 South Africa

General Service Agents (GSA)

Bentley Professional Freight ManagementUnclaimed

South Africa

116 Lyndhurst Road , Lyndhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2192 South Africa

Shipping Lines

berigoldUnclaimed

South Africa

5th floor new agent building , cvnxn, gauteng, south africa, 1618 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

BERIGOLD GLOBAL CARGOUnclaimed

South Africa

5TH FLOOR NEW AGENT BUILDING , OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, kempton park, Gauteng, 1619 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Berry & Donaldson (Pty) LtdUnclaimed

South Africa

9 Caledon Street ,, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Beyond Africa Logistics ConsultantsUnclaimed

South Africa

Parktown ,, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Big Giant Freight (Pty) LtdUnclaimed

South Africa

35 B van rhyn court voortrekker street ,, Kempton park, South africa, 1619 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

BIG O FREIGHT CCUnclaimed

South Africa

7TH FLOOR,NEW AGENTS BUILDING,O.R TAMBO AIRPORT , KEMPTON PARK 1627, JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, 1627 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

BISH LOGISTIXUnclaimed

South Africa

9 SINDEN AVENUE, , RANDPARK RIDGE., JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, 2169 South Africa

Hauliers / Trucking

Black Dot ShippingUnclaimed

South Africa

Office 1, 2nd Floor Commercial Office , 120 Problem Mkhize Road, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, 4023 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

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