Cross-Border Freight Solutions
Reliable cross-border road, rail and customs solutions across SACU, SADC, COMESA and Africa. Turners Shipping moves your cargo safely from South Africa into the region.
Connecting South Africa to the Rest of the Continent
South Africa is the gateway into Southern Africa, and Turners Shipping is one of the region’s most experienced cross-border freight partners. As the largest privately-owned Freight Management and Logistics company in South Africa, we move cargo across the continent’s busiest border posts every day. We combine our local knowledge, established partnerships, and full regulatory compliance to keep your goods moving without delay.
Whether you’re exporting into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi or the DRC, our dedicated Africa Network team manages every step of the journey.
Why Choose Turners Shipping for Cross-Border Freight
Established Partnerships
Established local partnerships in more than 30 African countries, giving us on-the-ground expertise at key border posts and inland hubs.
Flexible Road Freight
Full and part-load road freight tailored to your cargo volume, timeline and budget.
Multimodal Connectivity
Multimodal coverage across road, rail, sea and air, so your cargo takes the most efficient route across dedicated corridors covering the SADC, COMESA and ECOWAS regions.
Customs Expertise
Customs and compliance expertise, with in-depth knowledge of SARS requirements and the regulatory frameworks of every country we operate in.
Secure Inland Facilities
Bonded warehousing and inland facilities at major border posts reduce delays and protect cargo in transit.
Real-Time Visibility
Real-time visibility through Athena, our digital platform for bookings, tracking and document management.
Managed Transit Risk
Risk-managed execution, including cargo insurance, route surveys and escort solutions for high-value or sensitive shipments.
One Partner at Every Border
Cross-border logistics in Africa comes with unique challenges, including, inconsistent infrastructure, varying customs regimes, and unpredictable transit times. Turners Shipping removes that uncertainty. As your single point of accountability, we coordinate customs clearing, transport and documentation on your behalf, while our trusted network of agents and affiliates executes locally. This ensures your cargo moves faster, safer, and with full visibility from origin to destination.
From last-mile delivery into landlocked markets to complex, multi-country distribution, our Africa Network team is built to handle the complexity of cross-border trade, so you don’t have to.
Ready to move cargo across the border?
Talk to our team about a tailored cross-border freight solution.