SA Landside Charges 2020
Please note the updated sea freight landside charges come into effect on 1 April 2020 – as and when all the updates have been finalised you will be informed accordingly. Please note below regarding late clearance of all sea freight cargo: Reminder that the SA Landside...
Inclement Weather Warning
Please note that strong winds are predicted gusting over 45 knots SW later on this afternoon. The office of the Harbour Master at the Port of Durban has taken a decision to evacuate some of the vessels which have a higher risk of exposure…
Severe Weather Conditions
Due to Hurricane Florence, transit delays, limited operations and station closings may occur. Forward Air will continue to monitor the weather conditions and its impact on operations. Please see below for the most recent update of station/service operations in areas...
Durban, affected by severe weather conditions
Dear Customer Please note Durban has been affected by severe weather conditions, release of containers will be impacted adding to the existing backlog.
Broad-Based BEE Verification
Skyline Freight (Pty) Ltd has been audited for compliance with the B-BBEE Act No. 53 of 2003 and the Transport Sector Code Gazette No.32511 of 21 August 2009, Forwarding and Clearing Sub-Sector and has achieved the following BEE rating of level two (2) (generic score...
13 common mistakes made by the DIY importer
In an effort to create something a little easier to read with actionable tips, Sam Boyd from GlobalNews.com has put together a list of 13 Mistakes the DIY Importer is Bound to Make. Read here.
Why our job is soo rewarding!
It's always great getting compliments especially from our clients. At Skyline we always strive for the best in service and when we get feedback like this, it makes it all worthwhile! Good morning Lance and team. In our business we must get our products to our stores...
The Hermann Wulff
The Hermann Wulff has become the youngest boxship to have been sent for scrapping in 2016, according to online sources. Just 10 years old, the Liberian-flagged 4 546-TEU panamax was owned by Erste RHW Schiffahrts. Panamax boxships have been sent in their masses for...
Huntington Ingalls’
Huntington Ingalls’ Newport News Shipbuilding recently conducted a 900-ton ‘superlift’ in the construction of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John F Kennedy (CVN 79), the US Navy’s next generation aircraft carrier. At 900 tons, the lift was equivalent to lifting...