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In the fast-paced world of international shipping, customs delays can be a major frustration. For South African importers and exporters, a holdup at the border can result in lost time, increased costs, and unhappy customers. The good news? Many customs delays are preventable with […]

With intra-African trade gaining momentum, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), cross-border road freight has become a key enabler of regional economic integration. However, moving goods across multiple jurisdictions in Africa presents a unique set of challenges — from complex customs […]

Road freight remains one of the most crucial components of the logistics and supply chain network in South Africa and across the African continent. As a land-based transportation method, it connects ports to inland destinations, facilitates trade within and across borders, and supports a […]

Logistics is a fast-paced world, and businesses are constantly seeking ways to optimise their supply chain, reduce costs, and improve delivery times. Two commonly used freight handling techniques that help achieve these goals are cross-docking and transloading. While they share similarities in streamlining freight […]

Freight forwarding is an essential part of global and regional trade, ensuring that goods move efficiently across borders, through customs, and into the hands of customers. A reliable freight forwarder, such as the team here at Inter-Sped, manages logistics complexities, from coordinating air, sea, […]

Warehousing has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors within South Africa’s commercial real estate market. Increased demand for industrial property, particularly warehousing and distribution centres, is being driven by multiple economic and logistical factors. From the rapid expansion of e-commerce to shifts in […]

The logistics and freight forwarding industry serves as the backbone of the global economy, ensuring the smooth movement of goods across continents. However, it is also one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions, […]

Every month at Inter-Sped we release short news bursts with all you need to know within the freight forwarding industry. In the last 2 weeks of February we’ve noted how, “South African Ports continue to face congestion and delays, primarily due to severe shortage […]

A large part of our business here at Inter-Sped resides in expert warehousing solutions for our clients, with warehouse facilities based in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. As such we’re well aware that the warehousing and logistics industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by […]