Since 2005, FW Clearing has beengetting South Africa’s cargo where it needs to be.

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, from our head office in Johannesburg and our office in Durban.

Johannesburg skyline at dusk, home of the FW Clearing head office

One shipment at a time

Our reputation has been built one shipment at a time: deadlines kept, problems solved before they reach the client, and costs explained up front. Many of our clients have trusted us with their cargo for years.

We are an AEO-accredited customs broker, a member of SAAFF and SAFLA, and a Level 1 B-BBEE company, with partner networks reaching over 70 destinations worldwide.

  • Imports and exports, door to door
  • Sea, air, road and rail under one roof
  • One dedicated team from quote to final delivery
Team reviewing shipment documents together at a table

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.

AEO South Africa – SARS Authorised Economic Operator

  • 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.

When something goes wrong, we have the standing to fix it

FWC is a member of both leading freight industry bodies in South Africa. It gives us an extra layer of support: a recognised channel to raise and resolve problems with SARS Customs, shipping lines, ports and every other department in the shipping process.

  • SAAFF – South African Association of Freight ForwardersSouth African Association of Freight Forwarders
  • SAFLA

Any country. Any direction.

As a member of several respected global forwarding networks, FWC works with vetted partners around the world. Whether you are importing from Asia, exporting to Europe or shipping to the Americas, we have a trusted agent at the other end to handle your cargo to and from any country.

  • JCtrans
  • GLF – Global Logistics Family
  • Combined Freight Networks
  • SEAJET Logistics Network

All business undertaken is subject to our standard trading terms & conditions, available on request.

Mission & vision

Our mission

To provide a professional service positioned on results in transporting customer cargo globally, giving the best value of service.

Our vision

To be recognised as a market leader in the forwarding and clearing industry through quality clearing and forwarding services that allow our customers to meet their anticipated deadlines.

  • Established in South Africa in 2005
  • AEO accredited by SARS
  • SAAFF & SAFLA member
  • Level 1 B-BBEE
  • 70+ destinations worldwide
  • Johannesburg · Durban

Let's talk about your next shipment.

Call the office nearest your cargo, or send us the details and we will quote.