Port delays, reefer hijackings and SAHPRA rules make cold-chain loads a different Goods in Transit risk. Learn what GIT cover pays for spoiled refrigerated stock, which extensions you need and how to protect a temperature claim.
Border delays at Beitbridge and Lebombo mean cargo spends longer standing still. Learn how cross-border Goods in Transit Insurance works on SADC routes, where cover commonly stops, and what to check before your next load leaves South Africa.
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South Africa’s freight industry is once again confronting serious disruption at the Port of Durban. In August 2026, operational problems at the Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) created substantial vessel, yard and landside congestion, affecting importers, exporters, transporters and cargo owners across the supply chain. The disruption followed the mid-August implementation of the terminal’s new NAVIS
Not every loss is automatically covered by Goods in Transit Insurance. Discover the most common exclusions, why they exist and how to better protect your business.
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Discover the most dangerous freight routes in South Africa and learn how transport operators can reduce cargo theft, truck hijackings and operational risk through better planning and specialist Goods in Transit Insurance.
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South African freight operators face rising hijacking exposure, cargo theft, route disruption, and cross-border logistics risk in 2026. Discover why specialist freight insurance has become operationally critical for transport businesses.
Freight Insurance South Africa 2026: Protecting Cargo on High-Risk Freight Corridors Read More »
If your business moves cargo for a living — or even occasionally — you operate in one of the highest-risk environments in South African logistics. Hijackings on the N3 and N1 corridors continue to climb. Cargo theft syndicates have become more organised and more violent. Severe weather routinely disrupts road freight across KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and
Why cargo protection is becoming essential for every transporter, courier, and logistics business South Africa’s transport and logistics sector moves billions of rands worth of cargo every day. From FMCG and electronics to construction materials, fuel, agriculture inputs, medical supplies and industrial machinery — your cargo is constantly exposed to risks the moment it leaves
Goods in Transit (GIT) Insurance in South Africa for 2026 Read More »
Introduction: Why Goods in Transit Risks Matter in South Africa South Africa’s logistics and transport sector is the backbone of trade and economic growth. Every day, thousands of trucks, couriers, and delivery vehicles move goods worth millions across cities, provinces, and even borders into neighbouring countries. From fresh produce headed to supermarkets, to high-value electronics
Top Risks to Goods in Transit in South Africa & How to Mitigate Them Read More »
If you move stock, parcels, raw materials, or equipment on South African roads, you’ve probably asked the most-searched question in the category: “How much is GIT insurance?” The short answer is that premiums are driven by your load value, risk profile, and cover type—but there are reliable ranges and levers you can use to budget
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