Tell us about your shipment and we'll provide a transparent, all-inclusive quote within 2-4 business hours. No hidden fees, no obligations.
What We Need From You
To provide an accurate quote, please share as much of the following as possible:
1. Cargo Details
- What are you shipping? — Product description and HS code if known
- Quantity — Number of items, pallets, or packages
- Weight — Total gross weight in kilograms
- Dimensions — Length × Width × Height of each package or pallet (in cm)
- Value — Declared customs value in the currency of the commercial invoice
2. Shipment Route
- Origin — Country and city where the goods are coming from (for imports)
- Destination — Final delivery address in South Africa or cross-border destination
- For exports — Destination country and port/airport
3. Service Requirements
- Freight mode — Air, sea, or road? Not sure? We'll recommend the best option.
- Container type — FCL or LCL for sea freight
- Customs clearing — Do you need us to handle customs documentation and duty payment?
- Warehousing — Do you need storage before delivery?
- Insurance — Do you need cargo insurance?
- Delivery — Port collection or door-to-door delivery?
4. Timeline
- How urgent? — Standard (sea: 3-6 weeks, air: 3-7 days) or express
- Ready date — When will the cargo be ready for collection at origin?
Request Your Quote
Option 1: Call Us
Cell: 076 982 0036 / 071 349 3201
Option 2: Email
Send your details to vsfreight@telkomsa.net
Option 3: Online Form
Use our enquiry form below — we'll get back to you within 2-4 business hours.
What Your Quote Includes
Every V & S Freight quote breaks down all costs transparently:
- Freight charges — The cost of transporting your cargo
- Customs duty — Applicable duty rates based on HS code classification
- VAT — 15% import VAT on dutiable goods
- Port/airport charges — Terminal handling, wharfage, cargo dues
- Our service fee — Clearing agent and freight forwarding fees
- Transport — If door-to-door delivery is required
- Insurance — If cargo insurance is requested
No surprises. No hidden charges.
Common Quote Scenarios
| Scenario | Typical Mode | Est. Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Container from China | Sea freight (FCL/LCL) | 25-35 days |
| Urgent parts from Europe | Air freight | 3-5 days |
| Vehicle import (UK, Japan) | RoRo | 21-30 days |
| Cargo to Mozambique | Road freight | 2-3 days |
| Bulk machinery | Breakbulk sea freight | 25-40 days |