Federal Clearing & Forwarding

Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearing Agency.

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Please be advised that for any shipment departing to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on or after October 1, 2026, a mandatory MPCI (Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information) security filing will be required for all inbound maritime cargo.

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Durban Gateway Terminal (Pier 2), which is impacting vessel schedules and cargo movements.
The delays have been attributed to a combination of factors, including terminal system challenges, reduced productivity levels, equipment availability issues, and container backlogs.

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) requirement for all containerised cargo destined for Kenya, effective for Bills of Lading dated 03 August 2026 onwards.
Cargo transiting through Kenya to other countries remains exempt.

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SABS, in partnership with the dtic, has announced that the implementation of the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC)Programme for certain unregulated products imported from the People's Republic of China has been temporarily suspended.

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We wish to inform you of a security matter regarding our payment information.

Please be advised that we have not changed our bank details. We have become aware that fraudulent bank details are being circulated by an unauthorised party, and we ask you to remain vigilant.

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When unpacking cargo from the container customers must ensure all dunnage, debris and contamination is completely removed before returning the container to terminals, depots and/or rail ramps. Failure to comply will result in additional costs being levied by the shipping line.

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Following the recent military escalation in the Middle East and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the global maritime landscape in the area has changed. Major shipping companies have announced possible suspensions, delays, alteration of routings-schedules.

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Chinese New Year starts on 17 February 2026 and ends on 03 March 2026.

If you have any upcoming shipments to/from China, we recommend that you speak to us as soon as possible to facilitate your shipping prior to the holiday period.

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The Federal Clearing team would like to thank you for your support this year. We look forward to working with you in 2026 and beyond.

Our offices will be closed on the public holidays. 16, 25, 26 December 2025 and 01 January 2026. Closing 12:30 on 24 and 31 December 2025.

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NON-HAZARDOUS BATTERIES:
To ensure compliance and safe handling, we request you clearly and accurately declare non-hazardous batteries included in your shipments, whether or not contained within equipment.

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China will observe their annual Golden Week holidays from 1 – 7 October 2025, during which business operations will be closed. This includes the entire logistics supply chain — factories, suppliers, shipping lines, CFS, and hauliers in China.

Contact us in advance for a booking

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The Kenyan Revenue Authority has introduced a new rule requiring all imported goods into Kenya to be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin (COO).

The directive came into effect on 1 July 2025, and the grace period to ship cargo without the COO will be until 30 September 2025.

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Don't Risk Criminal Prosecution: Declare Dangerous & Hazardous Cargo.

It is vitally important that exporters realize the significance of declaring any and all hazardous cargo in a consignment.  Failure to do so, could result in criminal prosecution.

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From 1 April 2025 all customs declarations where the VAT Number is indeed a valid and active VAT number, but not the correct VAT number linked to the relevant Importer’s or Exporter’s Customs Code profile, will be rejected.

Check on RLA that correct VAT number is linked.

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SARS is instituting the next phase in their compliance drive. Supplier invoices - 1 April 2025 is the date at which retributive measures may be applied for non-compliance.

Attached is a link to the SARS Invoice Policy (This is the current version).
https://t.co/99Qxl6tVCw

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IMPORT AND EXPORT CONTROL

SARS publishes their Prohibited and Restricted List – which details potential import and export control per HS code.

The list is frequently changing, and amendments can be found on the SARS website. Link Below:
https://t.co/PZpAiWZ7S4

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Federal Clearing is proud to announce that we have received Level 2 Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation from SARS.

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Chinese New Year starts on 28 January 2025 and ends on 05 February 2025.

Chinese factories and our freight partners shut down over the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays, therefore, trucking deliveries and collections will be affected over this time, causing signifigant delays.

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Our offices will be closed on the following public holidays during the festive period:

16 December 2024 - Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2024 - Christmas Day
26 December 2024 - Day of Goodwill
01 January 2025 - New Years Day

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Christmas Function Office Closure.

Our offices will be closing early on the following days:

CAPE TOWN
Wednesday, 27 November 2024. Closing at 12:30pm.

DURBAN
Wednesday, 11 December 2024. Closing at 12:30pm.

JOHANNESBURG
Friday, 13 December 2024. Closing at 12pm.