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 […]
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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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Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) insurance isn’t just a box to tick for compliance — it’s the backbone of financial resilience for any trucking or logistics operation in South Africa. Between rising claims costs, targeted hijacking syndicates, evolving road-safety enforcement, and the accelerating shift to telematics-driven pricing, the difference between a thriving fleet and a struggling
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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Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) insurance isn’t just a box to tick — it’s the difference between a recoverable incident and a business-ending event. Whether you run one 8-ton rig or a national line-haul fleet, this 2025 guide, HCV & Fleet Insurance, from Cross-Cover Insurance Solutions unpacks everything South African operators need to know to get
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Why Goods in Transit Insurance is Essential in South Africa South Africa’s economy depends heavily on the transportation of goods. From Durban’s busy port to Johannesburg’s thriving distribution hubs and Cape Town’s export markets, thousands of tons of cargo move across the country every day. Whether by road, rail, air, or sea, these goods face
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In South Africa’s fast-paced commercial and industrial sectors, heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) are the lifeblood of logistics, distribution, and construction. These trucks, bakkies, buses, tankers, and haulage rigs are essential for transporting goods across provinces, connecting rural regions to urban hubs, and supporting national infrastructure development. But with great value and utility comes significant risk—making
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In the fast-paced world of logistics, freight, and delivery, every parcel, pallet, or truckload of goods represents more than just inventory—it represents your business’s reputation, finances, and operational continuity. Yet, many businesses overlook one of the most critical risk-management tools available: Goods in Transit Insurance (GIT Insurance). Whether you’re a manufacturer sending finished goods to
South Africa’s bustling logistics sector forms the backbone of trade, distribution, and commerce. From bustling ports and freight depots to long-haul trucking routes that stretch from Cape Town to Johannesburg, the movement of goods is constant and critical to economic activity. With that movement, however, comes risk—risk of theft, damage, loss, and unforeseen disruptions. This
In South Africa’s bustling logistics and freight sectors, heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) are the backbone of business. Whether you’re transporting goods across provinces or operating within urban delivery routes, your fleet is one of your company’s most valuable assets. But with value comes risk — and that’s where Heavy Commercial Vehicle Insurance in South Africa
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