SAAFF CEO Dr Juanita Maree will join senior government and industry representatives at UnBlocked: Focus on Freight in Durban on 1 October. With ongoing congestion at the Port of Durban continuing to disrupt freight movement, delivery schedules and business operations, the event brings key stakeholders together for a solutions-driven discussion on the challenges facing KwaZulu-Natal’s freight and logistics sector. The …
The latest edition of SAAFF’s Navigating Forward Together explores how member experience, industry intelligence and coordinated action come together to support practical reform across South Africa’s freight and logistics sector. This edition looks at SAAFF’s 477 strategic structure, current projects and working groups, regulatory modernisation, the new SAAFF Legal Corner, and the next generation of industry leadership. Read the August …
A legend in its own right is back! TONIGHT – The SAAFF Western Cape 21st Annual Fun Quiz returns for another unforgettable evening of sharp thinking, spirited rivalry and great industry camaraderie. Sold out year after year, this is the moment when INDUSTRY COMPETITION gets even tougher than it is out in the marketplace! SHARPEN YOUR WITS – get ready …
SAAFF CEO Dr Juanita Maree will chair the opening “Gateway to Growth” session at Ports & Rail Week 2026 on Wednesday, 25 November, bringing industry leadership into a critical conversation on Africa’s integrated ports, rail and trade corridors.
Cross-border logistics in Africa presents enormous opportunities for growth, but it also comes with very real challenges. In Episode 11 of the Unitrans Podcast, “Crossing Lines: The Real World of Seamless Trade in Africa,” SAAFF CEO Juanita Maree joins Hugo Nieuwenhuizen, Unitrans Customs Manager, for a conversation about what seamless regional trade really looks like on the ground. The discussion …
By Devlyn Naidoo: Head of Trade Facilitation SARS and OGA Turning Legislative Change to Operational Readiness | SAAFF Member Workshop on the Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill 2026 The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) recognises that changes to customs legislation do not remain confined to the pages of an Act. They translate directly into processes, systems, declarations, …
Today’s the day! ⛳ Welcome to a fully booked SAAFF Annual Golf Day, with more than 40 teams joining us for a day of golf, networking and giving back with SAAFF. A sincere thank you to our sponsors and partners for their support, and to all our members for making today possible. This year, we’re proud to support San Michele, …
SAAFF Recognises FIATA Young Logistics Professional Award 2026 South Africa Winner and Champions a Unified Approach to Building the Industry Leadership of the Future The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) South Africa 2026 winner Sinazo Nogwebela’s submission is a highly commended research document, demonstrating how professional excellence, integrated logistics and strong compliance can strengthen …
A Gentle Giant Of Our Industry SAAFF mourns the passing of Mr Garry Marshall – a dear friend, a man of great integrity and an outstanding leader of South Africa’s supply chain, freight forwarding and logistics industry. Throughout an illustrious career, Garry served our industry with distinction, wisdom and an unwavering commitment to its advancement. His leadership, generosity of spirit …
Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) is preparing to transition to the NAVIS N4 Terminal Operating System, with the cutover scheduled to begin: 📅 15 August 2026🕕 18:00⏱️ Approximately 12 hours During the cutover period, no vessel or landside operations will take place while operational data is migrated, validated and tested. What SAAFF Members Need To Know 🔹 NAVIS N4 registration is …