Net Logistics

🚨 Importing into Zambia or Botswana? Customs Rules Have Changed.

The way cargo moves across the border is changing—and businesses that don't prepare could face unnecessary delays, penalties and additional costs.

🇿🇲 Zambia's Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system is now LIVE, requiring shipment information to be submitted before your cargo reaches the border.

🇧🇼 Botswana is introducing mandatory pre-lodgement of customs declarations, meaning customs documentation must also be submitted in advance for approval.

What does this mean for your business?

✅ Faster border clearances
✅ Fewer delays and demurrage costs
✅ Reduced risk of penalties
✅ Better visibility throughout your supply chain

The days of arriving at the border and only then starting the clearance process are coming to an end.

At NET Logistics, we manage the entire export process with our trusted partners on your behalf—from document verification and customs pre-submissions to real-time tracking—helping ensure your cargo keeps moving without unnecessary delays.

With cross-border logistics becoming more regulated, having the right logistics partner has never been more important.

📞 Need assistance navigating the new requirements?

Our experienced team is here to help you move your cargo efficiently into Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Malawi.

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🌐 www.netlogistics.co.za

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Supporting Zimbabwe’s Blueberry Farmers 🫐💚

At Net Logistics, we understand that every harvest represents months of dedication, hard work, and passion from our farmers.

Zimbabwe’s blueberry industry continues to grow, creating opportunities and showcasing the quality of local produce to the world. We are proud to support our farmers by providing reliable cross-border logistics solutions that help keep supply chains moving.

Behind every shipment is a farmer, a team, and a community depending on products reaching their destination safely and efficiently.

From the fields of Zimbabwe to future growth opportunities — Net Logistics is committed to being part of the journey.

Reliable. Committed. Sustainable.
Growing together, one shipment at a time. 🫐💚

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🚛⏳ Is Your Clearing Agent Moving Your Cargo... or Holding It Up? 🤔

When shipments are delayed at Beitbridge or Kazungula, many importers immediately blame the transporter.

But what if the real cause of the delay happened long before the truck reached the border? 📄

A clearing agent is not simply an administrative service. They play a critical role in determining how quickly your cargo clears customs and reaches its destination.

A good clearing agent will:

✅ Submit documentation before the truck arrives.
✅ Respond quickly to customs queries.
✅ Stay up to date with regulatory changes.
✅ Communicate effectively with transporters.
✅ Issue loading authorities promptly.

A poor clearing agent can:

❌ Submit documentation late.
❌ Delay loading authorities.
❌ React to problems instead of preventing them.
❌ Cause trucks to sit unnecessarily at the border.
❌ Create delays that customers often incorrectly attribute to the transporter.

⚠️ One of the biggest hidden causes of delays in consolidated transport is a late loading authority.

Without a completed loading authority, cargo cannot be planned onto a truck, regardless of how ready the transporter is to move it. Missing this critical document can mean missing the scheduled consolidation and waiting for the next available departure.

🚚 The result?
⏰ Longer transit times
📦 Delayed deliveries
😟 Frustrated customers
💰 Unnecessary costs

At Net Logistics, we believe strong communication between importers, clearing agents, and transporters is essential. That's why we proactively coordinate documentation and keep all parties informed to help ensure cargo keeps moving.

💡 The question every importer should ask:

Is my clearing agent helping my cargo move faster, or are they the reason it's standing still?

📞 Speak to us about your Zimbabwe and Zambia freight requirements.

GOOD NEWS FOR IMPORTERS & EXPORTERS! 🚛⛽

Wholesale Diesel prices have dropped by a massive R3.25 per liter as of 3 June 2026 – one of the biggest decreases the transport industry has seen in years!

What does this mean for your business?

✅ Potential savings on transport costs
✅ More competitive freight rates
✅ Better budgeting for upcoming shipments
✅ A favorable window for moving cargo into Zimbabwe and Zambia

Many businesses don't realize that fuel is one of the largest costs in road freight. When diesel prices fall, it creates opportunities to reduce overall transport expenses and improve supply chain efficiency.

📦 If you've been delaying shipments or working from older freight quotes, now is a great time to revisit your transport planning.

At Net Logistics, we continuously monitor market conditions to ensure our customers receive competitive, transparent pricing and reliable cross-border service.

🇿🇦 South Africa
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🇿🇲 Zambia

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