Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearing
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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal made some in the freight forwarding industry question the viability of their profession. One could ask, is the freight forwarder becoming obsolete? According to the article in the Wall Street Journal, some Western …
Unless you are in the transport or freight forwarding business like we are, you might not be aware of an exciting event coming up in June. 26 June 2016 will be marked as the day when the first vessel was …
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In March of this year, a document was published by the Hong Kong Government’s Marine Depart outlining guidelines for cargo containers packed in Hong Kong. The guideline provides two methods for verification of the gross mass of a packed container. …
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South African port tariffs are currently undergoing a review that may see a major overhaul over the next 10 years. The CEO of The Ports Regulator of SA, Mahesh Fakir, said that the reform of the port tariff strategy puts …
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Freight Cartage (Deliveries) is just one of the many services delivered by Macro Clearing to our clients. Macro Clearing negotiates safe, reliable and affordable pick-up and delivery of all cargo with only the most reputable cartage companies in the area. …
When dealing with the import or export of goods to or from South Africa, it is crucial to understand and comply with the relevant tax laws. Claiming Customs VAT in South Africa can get tricky and land you in deep …
People often choose to transport goods by boat because more often than not it is the cheapest option. is used every single day by many people and companies without any issues, however, it can be a risky option because it …
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Sea Freight With air freight, you can move cargo between countries in a matter of hours. But sometimes the speed by which cargo can be moved isn’t of such importance and clients opt for the more affordable option, sea freight. …
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Every day the number one question people new to the import and export of goods ask me: “What are Incoterms?” So What are Incoterms Really? Incoterms are a range of three-letter trade terms that are standard to the Freight Forwarding …
When you have to import or export goods to or from any country, you are going to need the specialized help of a Freight Forwarder and a Customs Clearing Agent. Many think that this is the same thing but it’s …
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