BAC Logistics

BAC Logistics Air • Sea • Road Freight | Customs Clearing & Bonded Warehousing | AEO Accredited | Kempton Park, SA

P O Box 1167 Oliver Tambo International Airport 1627 Tel: 011 974 7472 Tel: 011 974 6791

Air freight or sea freight? The right choice depends on more than speed and price. ✈️🚢Air freight may make sense when ti...
01/09/2026

Air freight or sea freight? The right choice depends on more than speed and price. ✈️🚢

Air freight may make sense when timing is critical, stock is urgently needed or the cost of delay is high.

Sea freight may be more practical for larger, planned or cost-sensitive cargo that can move within a longer timeline.

But the decision should also consider cargo size, value, handling requirements, customs readiness and what needs to happen after arrival.

Our latest article explains how businesses can compare air and sea freight around the full shipment requirement.

Read the article and compare the right freight option for your cargo: https://bit.ly/3UOUCop

One shipment should not require the client to manage every handover.An import or export movement may involve separate pr...
27/08/2026

One shipment should not require the client to manage every handover.

An import or export movement may involve separate providers for:

Customs clearing
Freight forwarding
Warehousing
Transport
Final delivery

When each provider manages only one part, the client may still be responsible for connecting the handovers, resolving communication gaps and determining accountability when plans change.

One integrated logistics partner can help align the stages and provide a clearer point of coordination.

BAC Logistics supports customs, freight, warehousing and transport requirements through a connected logistics approach.

Managing several providers across one cargo movement? Speak to BAC about a more coordinated logistics solution: https://bit.ly/4cdrME3

A clearing and forwarding agent does more than process customs paperwork. 🚚Clearing focuses on the customs requirements ...
25/08/2026

A clearing and forwarding agent does more than process customs paperwork. 🚚

Clearing focuses on the customs requirements attached to the shipment.

Forwarding focuses on coordinating how the cargo moves through the relevant freight mode, handovers, storage and onward delivery.

For South African importers and exporters, these activities often need to work together.

A shipment may involve:

Customs processing
Cargo release
Air, sea or road freight
Warehouse or depot handovers
Local transport
Final delivery

Our latest article explains the role of a clearing and forwarding agent and why connected coordination matters.

Read the article and understand how customs and freight movement should work together: https://bit.ly/45vZuks

20/08/2026

What can be addressed before imported cargo arrives?

Pre-Clearance allows businesses to review available shipment information before the cargo reaches its arrival point.

Depending on the shipment, this may include:

Reviewing available commercial documents
Identifying missing or unclear information
Clarifying tariff or permit questions
Confirming whether additional support may be required
Preparing for formal customs processing
Coordinating what should happen after arrival

Pre-Clearance does not remove every customs variable, but it can help identify questions while there is still time to address them.

Planning an inbound shipment? Send BAC the cargo details, expected arrival stage and available documents so the team can assess what may be reviewed before arrival: https://bit.ly/4h5QzNQ

Five customs mistakes to identify before formal processing begins ⚠️ Customs problems are not always caused by missing d...
18/08/2026

Five customs mistakes to identify before formal processing begins ⚠️

Customs problems are not always caused by missing documents. They can also result from information that is incomplete, inconsistent or unsuitable for the shipment.

Common examples include:

The commercial invoice and packing list do not align
The cargo description is too vague
Tariff questions are left unresolved
Required permits or supporting documents are missing
The intended movement does not match the customs status of the goods

Each issue can affect how the shipment is processed and what happens next in the logistics journey.

Our latest article explains these mistakes and why they matter.

Read the article and identify customs issues that may need attention before formal processing begins: https://bit.ly/4fpLAWY

13/08/2026

The goods are ordered—but is the shipment ready for customs clearing?

Imagine a business has ordered machinery components from an overseas supplier.

The supplier has confirmed the goods, but there are still questions about tariff treatment, duties, permits and the customs requirements that may apply.

At this stage, the business may not need customs clearing yet.

It may need a customs consultation first.

The consultation helps clarify the requirements. Customs clearing follows when the shipment is active and ready for formal processing.

Have a shipment planned but still have unanswered customs questions? Book a customs consultation with BAC: https://bit.ly/4c8FEPS

Customs clearing or customs consultation—which support do you need?⚖️ The right answer depends on what needs to happen n...
11/08/2026

Customs clearing or customs consultation—which support do you need?⚖️

The right answer depends on what needs to happen next.

Customs clearing is action-based. It applies when a shipment is active, the required information is available and formal customs processing needs to take place.

A customs consultation is advice-based. It helps when there are still questions about documents, duties, tariff treatment, permits, cargo status or customs requirements.

In some cases, both services may apply. A consultation can clarify the position before clearing begins.

Our latest article explains the difference and helps businesses identify the right starting point.

Read the article and understand whether your shipment needs customs clearing, a customs consultation or both: https://bit.ly/3TsGMaJ

Happy Women’s Day Today, we celebrate the women who lead, support, coordinate and move businesses forward across South A...
09/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day

Today, we celebrate the women who lead, support, coordinate and move businesses forward across South Africa.

In logistics, progress depends on planning, communication, problem-solving and accountability. These are qualities that women bring into every part of business and operations.

From all of us at BAC Logistics, we wish you a meaningful Women’s Day.

Today, we honour the women who move businesses, teams and communities forward.

What happens when you contact BAC about a customs requirement?The first step is understanding the shipment.BAC needs to ...
06/08/2026

What happens when you contact BAC about a customs requirement?

The first step is understanding the shipment.

BAC needs to establish:

What goods are being moved?
Is the shipment importing or exporting?
Where is the cargo currently?
Is the shipment planned, active, arriving or waiting for release?
What customs requirement needs to be addressed?
What must happen after customs processing?

These details help determine whether the business needs customs clearing, guidance, pre-clearance support or customs connected to a wider freight movement.

Contact BAC with the cargo details, shipment stage and support required so the team can assess the correct next step: https://bit.ly/4cdrME3

What does a clearing agent need before customs clearing can begin? 📄Customs clearing cannot begin with only a shipment r...
04/08/2026

What does a clearing agent need before customs clearing can begin? 📄

Customs clearing cannot begin with only a shipment reference and an expected arrival date.

The clearing agent needs enough accurate information to understand the goods, the parties involved and the intended movement.

This may include:

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Clear cargo description
Importer or exporter details
Transport information
Permits or supporting documents, where applicable
The customs status of the goods

Our latest article explains what businesses should have available before customs clearing begins.

Read the article and check what information should be ready for your next import or export shipment:
https://bit.ly/45vZuks

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