Air, sea and road from Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth to Europe, Asia, the USA and the Middle East. We manage your exports end-to-end — factory to final destination.
South Africa ships through Durban — the busiest container port in sub-Saharan Africa — together with Cape Town, the fruit and reefer gateway, Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha for automotive, and Richards Bay for bulk minerals and coal. Air gateways at OR Tambo (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) move high-value minerals and perishables. Together with the SADC road network to Southern Africa, they connect South Africa's mining, manufacturing and agricultural base to every major market.
From South Africa, sea freight reaches North Europe in 16–22 days, China in 18–24 days, and the US East Coast in 18–26 days; air cargo reaches the European and US hubs in a day or two; and road freight links the SADC region in 2–6 days. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from South African mines, factories and farms — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.
Express and standard air cargo from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). Best for time-sensitive, high-value or perishable shipments such as minerals, fresh produce, samples and spare parts. Door-to-door service including customs clearance at origin and destination.
FCL, LCL and reefer ocean freight from Durban (ZADUR), Cape Town (ZACPT), Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha (ZAPLZ) and Richards Bay (ZARCB). Services to Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. 20' and 40' ISO and reefer containers, plus breakbulk and bulk for minerals — the most cost-effective option for mining, agricultural and containerised consignments.
FTL and LTL road freight across the SADC land network — to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and beyond. Fast door-to-door service for the regional market, including reefer trucking for chilled and frozen cargo, with full handling of cross-border customs. South Africa to the neighbours typically in 2–6 days depending on origin and crossing.
Combined road-sea and sea-air solutions, plus project and heavy-lift handling for the mining, energy and industrial sectors. Inland road and rail from the Gauteng heartland to the coastal ports, sea to a regional hub then air onward, or breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo for mining equipment. We design the chain around your cargo and deadline.
Air freight from Johannesburg (JNB) or Cape Town (CPT) reaches the main European and US hubs in about a day or two door-to-door — ideal for high-value minerals, perishables and time-critical cargo. Sea freight is the most economical mode for volume: Durban to North Europe runs 16–22 days, and to the US East Coast 18–26 days. Transit times are indicative and depend on the carrier's service loop and routing.
Indicative: Durban/Cape Town to North Europe 16–22 days; to Turkey 16–22 days via the Med; to the US East Coast 18–26 days; to China 18–24 days; to the UAE 10–16 days; to India 12–18 days; to Nigeria (Lagos) 8–14 days. FCL (20'/40'), reefer and LCL groupage are all available. LCL adds 3–5 days for consolidation and deconsolidation.
Yes. FTL and LTL road freight runs across the SADC land network — to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and beyond — typically 2–6 days depending on origin and border crossing. We handle the cross-border customs formalities and documentation, including reefer trucking for chilled and frozen cargo within the region.
Sea: Durban (ZADUR) — the busiest container port in sub-Saharan Africa — Cape Town (ZACPT) for fruit and reefer, Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha (ZAPLZ) for automotive, and Richards Bay (ZARCB) for bulk minerals and coal. Air: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). We arrange pickup from any province, including the Gauteng industrial heartland.
Yes. Gold, platinum-group metals, iron ore, manganese, chromium and coal are among South Africa's leading exports — we handle containerised, breakbulk and bulk mineral cargo. We also move refrigerated citrus, grapes and deciduous fruit, and wine, in reefer containers, with the phytosanitary and sanitary certificates and inspections destinations require.
Standard documents: commercial invoice, packing list, the SARS customs export declaration (SAD 500), the transport document — bill of lading (sea), airway bill (air) or CMR (road within SADC) — and a certificate of origin. Where the EU–SADC EPA, AGOA (US) or SADC applies, a preferential origin certificate (e.g. EUR.1) can reduce duties. We advise on documentation before shipment.
Leading South African exports include gold, platinum-group metals and minerals, iron ore, manganese and chromium, coal, vehicles and auto parts, and agricultural products — citrus, grapes, wine and processed food. High-value and perishable cargo moves by air and reefer, while bulk and containerised consignments move by sea from Durban, Richards Bay and Cape Town.
Fill in the form below with your origin city in South Africa, destination, cargo type and approximate weight or volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea and road — including transit time comparisons and indicative rates.
Tell us your origin city in South Africa, destination, cargo type and volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea FCL, LCL, reefer and SADC road.