Trusted by Customs
As an AEO-accredited customs broker, SARS recognises us as a low-risk, high-compliance operator. Your cargo benefits from that trust.
Clearing and forwarding from South Africa
FW Clearing
& Forwarding
Clearing and forwarding for South African importers and exporters since 2005. AEO accredited by SARS, we move cargo by sea, air, road and rail from Johannesburg and Durban to over 70 destinations worldwide.
Two decades of
clearing and forwarding
FW Clearing & Forwarding (FWC) was founded in South Africa in 2005. For more than twenty years we have cleared, moved and delivered cargo for importers and exporters around the world.
Our reputation has been built one shipment at a time: deadlines kept, problems solved before they reach the client, and costs explained up front.
About FW Clearing
Deadlines kept, problems solved early, costs explained up front.
AEO accredited by SARS · Member of SAAFF & SAFLA
- Established 2005
- 20+ years’ experience
- Level 1 B-BBEE
- 70+ destinations worldwide
- Johannesburg · Durban
AEO accredited by SARS
The AEO programme is SARS’s accreditation for businesses that meet the global customs standard for compliance, supply-chain security and sound financial and operational processes. Very few operators qualify.
For you, it means your customs broker is one that SARS already trusts.
Fewer inspections
Reduced routine documentary and physical checks on the cargo we clear.
Faster clearance
Expedited customs processing gets your goods released sooner.
Priority when it counts
Priority on inspections and on tariff and valuation rulings.
A direct line to SARS
A dedicated SARS relationship manager to resolve issues quickly.
Lower risk for you
Audited processes mean correct declarations and fewer penalties.
Global standard
Built on the World Customs Organization’s international framework.
Freight modes
Imports and exports, door to door. We pick the mode that fits your cargo, deadline and budget, then handle the clearing at both ends.
Any country, any direction. Trusted partners at the other end handle your cargo to and from anywhere.
Core services
Customs clearing
Imports and exports cleared at all ports of entry by an AEO-accredited broker. Examinations, stops and special attendance are handled for you.
Customs clearing- Duty and VAT deferment at all air and sea ports
- Tariff classification, rebates and refunds
- Customs and Excise compliance expertise
Warehousing
Before your goods leave or once they arrive, they are stored safely in our facilities.
Warehousing- Bonded storage
- Container packing
- Distribution and fulfilment
Project & special cargo
Heavy and over-dimensional equipment for mining, energy and construction, including abnormal loads secured with cranes.
Project & special cargo- Plant and machinery transfers
- Over-dimensional and heavy equipment
- To defined project plans
Cargo insurance
Comprehensive marine cover for all goods in transit, for peace of mind from origin to destination.
Cargo insurance- Cover for all goods in transit
- Loss or damage by fire, theft or shipwreck
Packing & dangerous goods
We prepare cargo so it travels well and complies, including dangerous goods.
Packing & dangerous goods- Fumigation
- Palletising and packaging
- Dangerous goods handling
Why importers & exporters
choose FWC
A voice in the industry
Membership of SAAFF and SAFLA gives us a formal channel to escalate and resolve problems with Customs, shipping lines and ports.
Reach across the globe
Through our international networks we have trusted partners ready to handle your cargo to and from any country.
Ready to move your cargo forward?
Tell us what you are shipping and where it needs to go. Our clearing and forwarding team will come back to you with a quote.