PREAMBLE AND DEFINITIONS - SACD · SACD requires prior written notice for the handling of heavy...

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PREAMBLE AND DEFINITIONS

1. CONTAINER SACD undertakes to handle ISO containers. Non-standard containers may be handled on

request and only by prior negotiation. Containers are generally referred to in terms of TEU's - twenty foot equivalent units (6 metres). A forty foot container (12 metre) equals 2 TEU's.

2. CHARGES Service charges are quoted in Rands and are applicable, unless otherwise indicated:

- either by TEU (as defined in item 1 above); or - per freight ton of 1000 kgs or 1 cubic metre, whichever is the greater. A one freight ton minimum is applicable.

3. DAY A 'day' commences at midnight and ends the following consecutive midnight, and any part of this

period is calculated as a complete day. 4. CUSTOMER ‘Means any Person at whose request or on whose behalf SACD undertakes any business or

provides any advice, information or service and shall be deemed to include the Owner, Consignee or Consignor of the Goods, as defined in terms of SACD’s General Trading Conditions, any agent acting for such Owner, consignee or consignor of the Goods and any other Person claiming any right to or in respect of any such Goods.’

5. OVERTIME Overtime will be worked at the Customer's request and the cost of such overtime and any extra

staff transport costs plus a surcharge of 20 % to cover direct administration costs, will be for the Customer's account.

6. STAND-BY Should Customers request that SACD make available services and facilities outside normal

working hours, and stand-by is incurred, such stand-by will be charged to cover actual costs, including overtime and related staff transport costs.

7. THIRD PARTY CHARGES SACD will not accept charges on behalf of Customers from 3

rd parties nor will SACD bill 3

rd

parties on behalf of the Customer unless there is prior written agreement and acceptance between all parties. In the event that conditions for a change in liability is agreed, a processing fee of R250.00 per transaction would apply to the party who initiates the request.

8. OUT OF GAUGE CARGO\CONTAINERS Cargo which protrudes above the top of containers or where cargo extends beyond the sides or

ends of containers, i.e. out of ISO in any dimension including damaged containers. SACD will only receive / handle out of gauge cargo / containers by prior written agreement.

9. HEAVY LIFT CARGO SACD requires prior written notice for the handling of heavy lift cargo and also for any special

handling or storage requirements thereof. Heavy lifts are those single items exceeding 4000 kgs gross mass. The heavy lift charge, includes the provision of equipment for the loading or unloading of heavy lifts onto or from transporters vehicle.

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10. LONG LENGTH CARGO SACD requires prior written notice for the handling of long length cargo and also for any special handling and storage requirements thereof. Long lengths are defined as those single or unitized items that exceed 3 metres in length. The long length handling charge includes the provision of equipment for the loading or unloading of long length cargo onto or from transporters vehicles.

11. DANGEROUS / NOXIOUS CARGO AND CONTAINERS SACD may accept hazardous / noxious cargo and containers by prior written agreement

only. SACD will however not accept classes 1, 2 and 7. SACD will not be bound to accept any cargo or containers which constitute a hazard and that which does not have the appropriate documentation (Tremcard / Hazchem Spec. Sheet) as required by the National Road Traffic Act No. 93 of 1996 (as amended), will not be accepted.

12. SPECIAL SECURITY CARGOES Goods requiring special security control may be handled by prior written arrangement only. Early

written notification needs to be provided in each and every instance as to cargo value and any Customer specific requirements. The time of handling such goods may be specified by SACD and any additional costs will be for the Customer's account.

13. LIEN ON CARGO AND / OR CONTAINERS AT SACD The Customer is held liable for all SACD charges. Issue to SACD of the Customer's Release

Instruction is regarded as the Customers acceptance of all charges accrued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, SACD may exercise a lien on containers and / or cargo at its sole

discretion, at which stage payment of all outstanding charges will be required before release of such containers and / or cargo is granted.

14. STATUTORY HOLIDAYS The Public Holidays listed below, as amended from time to time, shall be regarded as non-

working days for the purpose of determining the free period allowed for cargo stored at SACD. * New Years Day * Human Rights Day * Good Friday Family Day * Freedom Day * Workers Day * Youth Day National Women's Day Heritage Day * Day of Reconciliation * Christmas Day Day of Goodwill

* All SACD operations are closed on the Public Holidays notated with an asterisk. These may alter dependent upon arrangements with organised labour. Special arrangements can be made to open our facilities on these days provided that at least 72 hours written notice is provided by the Customer; contingent also upon agreement being reached with the Customer on the additional costs associated with such a request.

15. PRIMARY DOCUMENTATION - IMPORTS

To avoid any possible delays, an electronic transmission of the Container Manifest should be provided to SACD by the Customer 3 days prior to vessel's arrival. Details in the electronic manifest transmission must meet the minimum requirements of SARS in terms of the Automated Cargo Management System (ACM) and should include. 1. Vessel and voyage number. 2. Container number, seal number, container size and type and Ocean Bill of Lading. 3. Detailed marks, numbers, quantities, weights and measurements per individual HBL

including any co-loaded consignment per HBL, 4. Details of any cargo requiring special attention eg. Hazardous, reefer, fragile, high value,

abnormal in weight or dimension etc – see paragraphs 8-12 above.

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Whilst not encouraged, hard copy Manifests will be accepted by SACD subject strictly to the 3 day rule referred to earlier.

16. UNPACK SEQUENCE Containers are unpacked strictly in sequence of arrival. Out of sequence unpacks may be

accommodated depending upon volumes and the working of extended hours. In the event that extended hours are required, the Customer would be expected to meet the reasonable additional costs incurred by SACD to satisfy the Customers needs. Such additional costs would be agreed up front with SACD in writing.

17. REVIEW OF SERVICE CHARGES The rates contained in this booklet supersede all previously published service charges and

wherever possible, 30 days' notice of any change will be given to current SACD Customers. Transport related charges are subject to periodic review as the fuel price fluctuates.

18. PAYMENT Statements of invoices will be submitted to the Customer weekly and amounts owing are

payable in Rand’s within 7 days except where credit terms have been otherwise agreed in writing. Customers with no approved credit facility will be required to remit funds (by EFT) to reflect in our bank account prior to taking release of their cargo / containers.

Any payment made in cash (which is not encouraged and is subject to a maximum receipt of R5,000) will be subject to a handling fee as follows:

R100.00 (min) for all cash receipts up to R2,000, thereafter R25.00 per each additional R1,000 or part thereof.

19. GENERAL TRADING CONDITIONS These service charges should be read in conjunction with SACD’s General Trading Conditions,

an updated copy of which is attached for your information and records. 20. THE SACD WEB-SITE (www.sacd.co.za)

Our web-site contains details of this our Standard Service Charges as well as that of our updated General Trading Conditions referred to under Clause 19 above. In addition, it provides registered users access to a wealth of information pertinent to their specific cargo, containers, charges and accounts. For further information on registration please contact the respective Regional Information Account Managers as noted below. CAPE REGION Grant Ellis [email protected] Tel: (021) 8127313 GAUTENG Chris Samuel [email protected] Tel: (011) 4052018 KWA-ZULU NATAL Lee Narsey [email protected] Tel: (031) 4668268

SACD FREIGHT STANDARD SERVICE CHARGES (EXCL VAT)

EFFECTIVE 1ST JANUARY 2016

DESCRIPTION PER FRT

TON

2016

PER 20'

2016

PER 40'

2016

PER

PACKAGE

2016

PER UNIT

2016

REMARKS / OTHER

LCL / GROUPAGE UNPACK / DESPATCH - General SQ Refer Note A

LCL / GROUPAGE UNPACK / DESPATCH - Hazardous SQ Refer Note A

LCL / GROUPAGE UNPACK / DESPATCH - Heavy Lift SQ Applicable to any single piece of cargo exceeding 4,000 kg's.

LCL / GROUPAGE UNPACK / DESPATCH - Long Length SQApplicable to any single piece of cargo exceeding 3 metres in length - 1

freight ton min.

FCL CARGO UNPACK / DESPATCH SQ

Quotation on application - Min of 1 freight Ton

(Note - Unpack fee excludes the disposal of excess dunnage (See Note A -

Item 10).

CARGO STORAGE

1-3 days -

4-6 days 74.00

7+ days 116.00 Refer Note B

DEPOT TO DEPOT CARGO TRANSFERApplicable to general cargo. Hazardous, long length and heavy lift cargo

quotation on application. Other destinations, quotation on application.

Durban to City Deep 470.00

Durban to Port Elizabeth 1,060.00

Durban to Cape Town 1,175.00

Durban to East London 1,250.00 Min R1850 per shipment to EL.

ANCILLARY CARGO SERVICES

Cargo Repairs - Metal drums

Bags / cartons / cases, etc 80.00

Marking 50.00 }

Deleting & re-marking 11.00 } Min R100.00 per consignment

Supplying / affixing of labels 11.00 } Bundling Quotation on application

Loading of un-manned vehicles 90.00

MOTOR CARS Rates applicable to vehicles mobile on own wheels up to 2 tons.

Unpack 950.00 Vehicles over 2 tons quotation on application.

Pack 1,120.00 Excludes any container handling costs.

Pre-trip 225.00 Where required / requested.

PALLETISATION / STRETCH WRAPPING SQ Quotation on application

FUMIGATION / EXCESS DUNNAGE DISPOSAL SQ Quotation on application

EXPORT CARGOES:

Holding Certificates 250.00 Certificate issued to verify stockholding

Receive, pack & storage Quotation on application

Dunnaging / special packing / lashing & securing Quotation on application

CARGO SERVICES

These rates are subject to change as statutory fuel prices are adjusted.

Rate inclusive of loading, transport to and discharge at destination. Min 1 ton

is applicable.

Excludes Weighing and Materials

Per freight ton or part thereof per day (min. 1 freight ton) per B.O.L. item

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DESCRIPTION PER

FREIGHT

TON 2016

PER 20'

2016

PER 40'

2016

PER

PACKAGE

2016

PER UNIT

2016

REMARKS / OTHER

TAILBOARD EXAMINATION 475.00 475.00 Excludes additional full container handling & supply of new seals.

UNPACK / REPACK - GENERAL CARGO

Unitized 3,990.00 7,980.00

Un-unitized 4,990.00 9,980.00

PARTIAL UNPACK / REPACK - GENERAL CARGO

Unitized 185.00

Un-unitized 230.00

OPENING / CLOSING PACKAGES FOR SARS (CUSTOMS) /

GOVERNMENT EXAM (State Vet, Plant Inspector, SAPS,

etc)

Excludes unpack / repack charge

Up to 1 freight ton 60.00 Minimum charge of R225.00 per consignment.

Over 1 freight ton Quotation on application - minimum of R225.00 per consignment

Scanner Cargo handling fee in/out 85.00 Minimum 1 freight ton.

Examination Attendance 300.00 Per consignment minimum.

Weighing or measuring 105.00Minimum of R225.00 per consignment. Includes measuring of

individual packages.

Supply Certificate 150.00

Supply Seal 20.00

Photographs 55.00 Photographs supplied / requested by SARS / Importer / Agent

Checking & sorting 80.00 Includes fabric / material individual roll tally

STATESWAREHOUSE

Transport

- Pier No 1 330.00 SQ SQ - Cato Creek 370.00 SQ SQ

Cargo handling 63.00 63.00 63.00 Regional Tariff applicable to Durban - Min. 1 Freight ton applies.

Documentation R250.00 per consignment or container where entry is made.

Towing of vehicles to SWH. 1,900.00Regional Tariff applicable to Durban . Vehicles above 2000 kgs-

quotation on application - subject to fuel fluctuations.

Regional Tariff applicable to Durban - subject to fuel

fluctuations

CARGO SERVICES(SARS CUSTOMS & GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT EXAMINATIONS/DETENTIONS)

Excludes opening / closing individual packages, additional

services and supply of new seal. Cargo storage rates and terms,

if applicable, as per Page 4 and Note B, Item 6.

Note that: Hazardous cargo handling is subject to a 25%

handling surcharge where accepted.

Excludes cargo / container storage, trailer hire where applicable

and supply of new seal. Cargo storage rates and terms, if

applicable, as per Page 4 and Note B, Item 6.

Note that: Hazardous cargo handling is subject to a 25%

handling surcharge where accepted.

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DESCRIPTION PER

FREIGHT

TON

2016

PER 20'

2016

PER 40'

2016

PER

PACKAGE

2016

PER UNIT

2016

REMARKS / OTHER

HANDLING PER LIFT

Standard ISO containers 310.00 620.00

Out of gauge containers 620.00 1,240.00 Containers out of ISO dimensions

STORAGE PER DAY Applicable to uncleared containers

< 14 days 95.00 190.00

> 14 days 142.50 285.00

< 14 days 142.50 285.00

> 14 days 213.75 427.50 Refer Paragraph 11 of Preamble and Definitions

< 14 days 380.00 760.00

> 14 days 570.00 1,140.00

Document re-validation fee 250.00 250.00Full container collection document processed, container not collected and new release

processed.

Container Identification/Tracing Fee 300.00 300.00Receipt of containers must be pre-advised to a valid account holder. Where SACD has to

trace ownership prior to release, this fee becomes applicable.

INTEGRAL REEFERS

Power Supply per day 600.00 600.00 Includes daily monitoring however excludes lifts and daily storage rate noted above.TRANSPORT - DURBAN ONLY

(incl documentation/admin)

Durban Container Terminal

Maydon Wharf to / from SACD Durban 1,390.00 1,700.00

Point to / from SACD Durban 1,720.00 2,220.00

Removal / receipt of container via scanner or

weighbridge550.00 550.00 Charge is additional to transport rates noted above

Truck stand-by Charge 325.00 325.00 Delays beyond 2 hours collecting / delivering full containers. Additional charge per hour.

Rail siding fee 515.00 825.00Includes additional handling and documentation for standard in-guage containers received /

dispatched via our rail siding. Abnormals per quotation.

Depot to depot rail - Durban / City Deep SQ SQ Quotation on application

FULL CONTAINER SERVICES

Transport rates are subject to change as statutory fuel prices are adjusted. Transport of

hazardous and abnormal containers are as per individual quotation. Maximum gross weight

20' = 24 tons, 40' = 24 tons. Containers in excess of these weights carry a rate premium as

noted below to a maximum of 30 tons per container,thereafter SQ and abnormals by

quotation. Excludes empty cross-haul charge.

>24 <26 tons = 30% Surcharge



General/ High Cube

Hazardous

Out of gauge containers

Storage charges on cleared FCL's on application to regional office (including reefers)

Pier 1 & 2 1,140.00 1,365.00

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1 HANDLING 2016

* Handling per TEU lift (applicable to standard ISO containers) R 150.00* Handling per TEU lift (outside of ISO dimensions) R 300.00In depot handling per TEU lift R 100.00Handling per TEU cleaned R 100.00Handling per TEU repaired R 100.00

2 STORAGE - (applicable to ISO standard containers)

6m R 14.0012m R 30.806m R 28.00

12m R 61.60

3 CONTAINER WASHING

Full internal wash 6m R 250.0012m R 500.00

Floor wash 6m R 205.0012m R 410.00

Refrigerated container wash 6m R 325.0012m R 650.00

Re-wash for taint 6m R 260.0012m R 520.00

Chemical wash 6m SQ12m SQ

4 CONTAINER REPAIRS

Labour rate per hour R 250.00Request to repair after hours - per hour charge - minimum 4 hours R 325.00

*5 REEFER CONTAINER SERVICES

*Reefer services not available in Johannesburg and Durban. Cape Regional office will supply rates for specific reefer services on request.

EMPTY CONTAINERS

0-60 Days

61+ Days

Out of ISO containers which cannot be overstowed will be charged 5 times the

applicable storage rate

* Also applies to x-haul empty containers after unpack or received for pack

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6 ANCILLARY SERVICES 2016

Special Requests / Allocation by Number R 400.00(Max 6 moves thereafter R85.00 per move) EG. Surveys, for sale / donation etcRail Siding Fee In/Out (Per Container) (excluding lift charges) R 205.00Container identification / Tracing per Container R 325.00Photographs (Per Photo) SQFitting / Removal of Tarps / Lining Containers SQNesting of Flat Racks/Assembling Flat Racks per unit of 4 (Excluding Lifts) R 550.00Fruit Re-Inspection Fee (Per Inspection) R 120.00Re-Classification of UU without repair R 270.00Removal of "Hazardous" labels per label (max R520/container) R 130.00Sweep / TEU R 70.00Removal of Chocks and Steel Strapping from flat racks or bolsters. SQ

7ROAD TRANSPORT * - DURBAN ONLY(Incl. documentation / admin)

6M R 600.0012M R 900.00

6M R 735.0012M R 1,045.006M R 885.00

12M R 1,415.006m R 600.00

12m R 900.006m R 752.00

12m R 1,060.006m R 890.00

12m R 1,375.00

Truck stand-by charge in excess of 2 hours. per hour R 325.00

NOTEEmpty Operations - Hours of Work - Durban Operation FROMMonday to Friday 07h30 - 19h30Saturdays 07h30 - 14h00Sundays & all Public Holidays* (See Para. 14 of Preamble & Definitions) Closed

Requests to work outside of these hours is by prior written arrangement with the Operations Manager subject to an appropriate overtime recovery cost being agreed.

* Rates subject to change as statutory fuel prices are adjusted.

EMPTY CONTAINERS Cont…

Cross-Haul of empty after unpack or for packing within a 7km radius of SACD Durban facility (excludes empty handling)

Durban Container Terminal to/from SACD Durban

MPT - Maydon Wharf to/from SACD Durban

MPT - Point to/from SACD Durban

Cross-Haul of empty after unpack or for packing beyond a 15km radius of SACD Durban facility (excludes empty handling) up to a maximum of 35kms.

New Pier 1&2

Cross-Haul of empty after unpack or for packing within a radius of between 7kms and 15kms of SACD Durban facility (excludes empty handling)

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NOTE A

NOTES ON CONTAINER UNPACKING CHARGES AND PROCESSES

CONTAINER UNPACKING CHARGE INCLUDES: -

1. Receive electronically manifest data which complies with the SARS Automated Cargo Management System (ACM).

2. Receiving and sorting container and consignment documentation and any special instructions prior to receiving the container.

3. Liaising with appropriate parties (TPT, Lines, Transporters, etc.) on container deliveries to our facility from the terminal, checking container documentation, seal number, status on arrival and reporting container damage to the customer. Applying new seals as may be required/directed, (seal charge applicable unless supplied by Customer) and advising any seal discrepancy to SARS and the Customer.

4. Placing the container at the Transit Warehouse.

5. Unpacking the container (excluding other listed ancillary service charges) on a trailer or on the ground, sorting cargo to leading Bill of Lading mark, tallying and making a reasonable inspection of the cargo, supplying Container Content Outturn Report to the Customer and SARS (Customs), placing the cargo in the Transit Warehouse for temporary storage and dry sweeping the empty container.

Supplying each Customer electronically with a Daily List of the containers under their control / instruction which have been unpacked by SACD and any cargo discrepancy which has been identified.

6. Moving the empty container from the Transit Warehouse to either the cross-haul stack or to the empty yard at SACD.

7. Accepting an appointment for cargo to be collected, checking the Operators Delivery Release Order (DRO) and the SARS electronic authorization for the release of the consignment, accepting the collection vehicle and delivering the cargo alongside the vehicle. Take special note that the verification of cargo tendered by SACD, and the stowage and securing of the cargo on the collection vehicle is the collection vehicle drivers' responsibility. Vehicles which are not suitable for the loading of cargo will not be loaded.

8. Acquitting through the ACM system the Multi-consignment Container Manifest with SARS (Customs).

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9. Providing Warehousemen's and Public Liability Insurance (refer to the Company's General Trading Conditions).

10. NOTE that the unpack charge does not include the disposal of excessive dunnage for which a separate quote and charge would apply if the need arises. It also does not include the empty handling of containers due for cross-haul after unpacking, where 2 lifts would apply at the tariff amount.

NOTE B

NOTES ON IMPORT CARGO STORAGE RATES

1. IMPORT CARGO STORED - FREE PERIOD

Other than refrigerated and certain dangerous cargoes, no shed storage charges are raised for cargo which is collected within 3 working days, i.e. day of unpack plus 2 further days excluding Sundays & Public Holidays as reflected in paragraph 14 of the Preamble and Definitions.

2. IMPORT CARGO STORED - DAYS 4-6

Rate applicable to cargo which is collected on the 4th to 6th calendar day after unpack including the day of collection but excluding the free period, at R74.00 per freight ton per day.

3. IMPORT CARGO STORED - DAY 7 ONWARDS

Rate applicable to cargo collected after the 6th calendar day after unpacking including the day of collection but excluding the free period, at R116.00 per freight ton per day.

4. HAZARDOUS CARGO – (see paragraph 11 of the Preamble and Definitions)

Hazardous cargoes reflected in paragraph 7 below if accepted by SACD, must be collected on the day of unpack or the day thereafter. If not collected on these days such cargo will be charged for all days stored, including the day of collection and the day of unpacking, at double the normal cargo storage rate

5. CUSTOM STOPPED LCL / GROUPAGE CARGO

If advised, in writing, at least 24 hours prior to container unpack, that specific packages of cargo are the subject of a Customs impediment, 5 days free storage will be allowed including the day of unpack and day of collection. Should such cargo remain in our facility beyond 5 days then normal storage charges will apply. This concession does not apply to hazardous cargo and firearms where accepted by SACD.

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6. DETAINED FCL CONSIGNMENTS

Where FCL cargo is held on the warehouse floor following an unpack for examination by any Government Agency, cargo storage charges would apply in terms of items 1 to 4 above until the cargo is authorized for release and repacked.

7. IMO HAZARDOUS CLASS CARGO / CONTAINERS

3. Flammable liquids 4.1 Flammable solids 4.2 Solids liable to spontaneous combustion 4.3 Dangerous when wet 5.1 Oxidising agent 5.2 Organic peroxide 6. Poisons 8. Corrosive 9. Miscellaneous

These classes of hazardous cargoes/containers may be accepted subject strictly to prior written agreement by SACD.

The Company reserves the right to delay unpacking containers containing these commodities until the Consignee’s cargo collection vehicle is available at our facility to collect the cargo. SACD further reserves its rights not to receive or deliver hazardous cargo or containers from / to Transporters or Consignees where the legal requirements for vehicles conveying hazardous / dangerous goods in terms of Chapter VIII of the National Road Traffic Act No. 93 of 1996 (as amended), are not met. Cargo not collected within the allowed free period will be charged for the entire number of calendar days for which it remains in the warehouse, including the day(s) of unpacking and collecting, at double the normal cargo storage rate – see paragraph 5 above.

8. FIRE ARMS To comply with the requirements of Police and other Authorities, firearms must be removed from the depot on the day of unpacking from the container. If not collected on the day of unpacking, such cargo will attract storage charges for the entire number of calendar days for which it remains in the warehouse, including the day(s) of unpacking and collecting, at double the normal cargo storage rate.

SACD FREIGHT

ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTS Monday - Friday 08:00 16:30

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE (CSC) Monday - Friday 07:30 16:30

Special arrangements apply for full container releases outside of normal hours - CSC will advise on request.

Saturday 07:30 12:00

CARGO OPERATIONS

IMPORTS

Monday - Friday 07:30 16:30


Saturday - All cargoes strictly by prior agreed

appointment only.07:30 12:00

Sundays & all Public Holidays ●

EXPORTS


Weekends & Certain Public Holidays ●


07:30 14:30


Saturdayor by Prior Arrangement

beyond 14h00+

07:30 14:00

Sundays & all Public Holidays●

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Please be aware that the published hours of work may be amended during 2016 in line with Government legislation / Union Collective Agreements.

● See paragraph 14 of the Preamble and Definitions.

+ See paragraph 5 of the Preamble and Definitions.

EMPTY CONTAINER OPERATIONS

FULL CONTAINER OPERATIONS

Closed


or by Prior Arrangement beyond 14h30 +

Closed

By Prior Arrangement Only +

DURBAN OPERATION - NORMAL WORKING HOURS 2016


By Prior Arrangement Only +

Unpacking

Cargo Collections

Receipt & Packing of Cargo

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