King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is KwaZulu-Natal's primary airport for air cargo. Located 35 km north of Durban, it serves as V & S Freight's hub for air freight services, connecting Durban businesses to global markets.
Air Cargo Services at King Shaka
- Import clearance — Customs clearing for all air cargo arriving at DUR
- Export processing — Export documentation and SARS compliance for outbound shipments
- Express freight — Priority handling for urgent deliveries
- Door-to-door coordination — Collection from origin and delivery to your premises
- Cargo insurance — Transit protection for valuable air shipments
King Shaka Airport Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | DUR |
| Location | La Mercy, north of Durban |
| Cargo Terminal | Dedicated cargo area |
| Airlines | Multiple international and domestic carriers |
| Access | N2 highway, 35 km from Durban CBD |
When to Use King Shaka for Freight
Air freight through King Shaka is ideal for:
- Urgent parts and components — Automotive and electronics industries
- Pharmaceutical shipments — Temperature-controlled medicines and vaccines
- Perishable goods — Agricultural products, flowers, seafood
- High-value items — Technology, luxury goods, jewellery
- Documentary cargo — When sea freight timelines won't work
Connecting Air Freight to Sea Freight
Some businesses combine modes: air freight for urgent components and sea freight for bulk stock. V & S Freight coordinates multimodal solutions, using King Shaka for express cargo and Durban Port for volume shipments.
Nearby Areas Served
- Umhlanga — 15 km south of King Shaka
- Durban CBD — 35 km south
- Pinetown — 40 km southwest
- Ballito and North Coast — 15 km north