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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How much is truck insurance in South Africa? There is no fixed price, but premiums follow clear rules. Learn what drives HCV insurance costs in 2026 and how fleet operators can lower them without cutting cover.
How Much Is Truck Insurance in South Africa? What Really Drives HCV Premiums in 2026 Read More »
South Africa’s heavy commercial vehicle sector has faced another difficult period on the country’s major freight routes. During August 2026, a series of serious truck crashes, rollovers, fires and weather-related incidents once again highlighted the risks confronting fleet operators every day. On 20 August, a diesel tanker crashed and caught fire on the N3 southbound
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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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Fleet downtime costs more than most businesses realise. Learn how breakdowns, accidents and delays affect profitability, customer service and long-term fleet performance.
Fleet Downtime: The Hidden Cost of Standing Still for South African Fleet Operators 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
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Introduction: The Reality of Risk in South African Road Transport South Africa’s road transport industry is the backbone of the economy. From moving raw materials to ports, to delivering essential goods across provinces, heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) keep businesses — and the country — moving. But with this critical role comes exposure to significant risks.Every
GIT (Goods in Transit) + HCV Insurance: Why You Need Both 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
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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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