We provide stable and cost-effective sea freight services into Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth. Our team manages container booking, routing, and documentation to ensure reliable cargo flow into South Africa’s major ports.
For urgent or high-value goods, our air freight services offer fast transit to Johannesburg OR Tambo, Durban King Shaka, and Cape Town International Airport. We secure dependable space and ensure efficient handling for rapid delivery.
Our door-to-door service covers supplier pickup, export processing, international transport, customs clearance, and final delivery to any location across South Africa’s commercial and industrial regions.
FCL shipping is the best option for large-volume goods, high-value cargo, or items requiring exclusive container space. We offer competitive 20GP, 40GP, and 40HQ container rates and oversee accurate loading to ensure safe and stable packing. TJ Freight coordinates vessel schedules, export compliance, and South Africa port procedures to provide a predictable and efficient logistics solution that minimizes transit risks and enhances supply chain reliability.
Our LCL service supports smaller shipments or multi-supplier orders, offering flexibility without requiring full container loads. We consolidate cargo at major China hubs, organize dependable departures, and coordinate deconsolidation in South Africa. This approach provides importers with cost control, stable transit performance, and professional handling from start to finish.
Reliable supplier pickup across China with coordinated inland transportation.
Secure warehousing for consolidation, staging, and temporary storage prior to shipment.
Comprehensive international cargo insurance protecting goods against risks.
Expert support for China export procedures and South Africa’s customs regulations.
Detailed loading supervision ensuring safe packing, accurate container utilization, and cargo stability.
Sea freight typically takes 35–45 days (Shanghai/Shenzhen → Durban Port), with inland delivery to Johannesburg adding 3–5 days.
Choose LCL (Less-than-Container Load) for small shipments, ship during off-peak seasons (January–March), and leverage freight forwarders’ carrier contracts (COSCO, MSC) for bulk discounts.
Necessary documents include commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (Form E), and SABS certification for regulated goods (electronics, textiles).
Direct flights to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport take 5–7 days via airlines like Emirates or Ethiopian Airlines.
Taxes depend on HS code (average 5–25%) plus VAT (15%). Use SARS’s Customs Duty Calculator for estimates.
Yes. Purchase All Risks marine insurance, especially for high-value goods (jewelry, machinery), to cover theft, damage, or delays.
Ensure accurate HS codes, use DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping (freight forwarder handles taxes), and select providers experienced in SABS compliance.
Expect THC (Terminal Handling Charge), BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor), and South African port security fees.
Key ports: Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth. Major inland destinations: Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein.
Look for agencies with South Africa-dedicated services, SABS certification support, DDP capabilities, and partnerships with carriers like COSCO or MSC.
Operations deal with the way the vehicles are operated, and the procedures set for this purpose, and policies. In the transport industry, operat ions and ownership of infrastructure can be either country.
Operations deal with the way the vehicles are operated, and the procedures set for this purpose, and policies. In the transport industry, operat ions and ownership of infrastructure can be either country.
Operations deal with the way the vehicles are operated, and the procedures set for this purpose, and policies. In the transport industry, operat ions and ownership of infrastructure can be either country.