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.

Bolloré Logistics South AfricaUnclaimed

South Africa

20 Maple Road , Pomona, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1619 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Bonship Maritime Agencies CcUnclaimed

South Africa

Suite E , 8 Village Road , Kloof ,, Durban, Natal, 3610 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Breakthrough SolutionsUnclaimed

South Africa

Unit 18 , Foreign Airlines Cargo Section, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1627 South Africa

Air Freight

Bribac CarriersUnclaimed

South Africa

Regus Olifantsfontein , The Willows Office Park- Block 4, 276 George Road, Olifantsfontein, South Africa, 1666 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

BUTTERFLY EXPRESS CARGOUnclaimed

South Africa

692A ZONE 6,GAMA STREET, , MEADOWLANDS, jOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, 1852 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

C.G.S WORLDWIDE FORWARDINGUnclaimed

South Africa

unit 3h 2nd floor , 21 Margaret ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1619 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

C.L FreightUnclaimed

South Africa

9 Cote D Azur , Bonaero Park, Kempton Park, South Africa, 2700 South Africa

Freight Forwarders

Calthol Clearing and ForwardingUnclaimed

South Africa

Unit G2,35 Intersite Springfield Durban , 285/3 West Road Pomona AH Kempton Park, DBN,JHB,CPT, South Africa, 4001 South Africa

Customs Brokers

Calthol Clearing and Forwarding AgencyUnclaimed

South Africa

JHB,Cape Town, Durban,, South Africa South Africa Phone: +27113961700 / +27313682173

Freight Forwarders

Calytrix (Pty) LtdUnclaimed

South Africa

126 14th Road , Noordwyk, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685 South Africa

Hauliers / Trucking

Freight Forwarders in South Africa

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