Freight forwarders depend on road transport that is safe, reliable and competitive. How trucks perform on the road affects the safety of drivers and other road users, the cost of moving goods and the ability to deliver cargo on time. Putting trucks to the test in real operating conditions gives fleet operators and logistics businesses practical evidence to compare performance …
The 2027 Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award is officially open and it’s your moment to step onto the global stage! Are you a young professional working for a SAAFF member company in South Africa’s freight forwarding industry? This is your opportunity to showcase your expertise, develop your skills and gain international recognition. Sponsored by TT Club and FIATA, the YLP …
SAAFF welcomes Grindrod’s successful test train under South Africa’s open-access rail framework, a significant step towards putting rail reform into practice. Congratulations to Grindrod, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager, the DoT and all involved. For SAAFF and our members, the strategic priority is clear: translate this momentum into reliable rail capacity, competitive logistics costs and stronger connections between ports, rail and …
FIATA’s role in advancing negotiable cargo documents and what they could mean for SAAFF members moving freight across modes. A significant development in international trade could change how goods are traded, financed and transferred across different modes of transport. Following the opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCDs) in Accra, Ghana, on 26 October …
🔴 LIVE STREAMING NOW FROM GAUTENG ON YOUTUBE The Gauteng leg of the SAAFF 2026 Annual National Roadshow | RESOLVE: From Friction to Flow is underway today, 3 November 2026, at the Summer Place Conference Centre in Boksburg. SAAFF members, regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders are coming together for constructive engagement focused on improving trade facilitation, addressing operational challenges and …