TSI Central Station

TSI Central Station TSI Central Station is a logistics and Freight Management company. Our Head Office is based in Johannesburg, w

10/06/2026

Could an 18% truck driver wage demand increase the cost of moving goods in South Africa?

Road freight wage negotiations opened on 8 June 2026, with unions reportedly demanding an 18% across-the-board wage increase. For businesses that rely on road freight, this is more than just an industry update — it could become a real cost-planning issue.

When transport costs increase, the pressure can move through the entire supply chain. That means higher freight rates, tighter delivery budgets, increased export costs, and potentially higher prices for consumers at the till.

There is also added pressure around labour compliance and the employment of foreign nationals in the freight sector, with government expected to intensify inspections.

The big question is simple:
Fair pay vs higher prices — who pays the bill?

At TSI Central Station, we help businesses plan smarter by finding practical freight solutions and helping them understand their transport costs before pressure turns into a problem.

Need to move goods? Get a freight estimate from TSI Central Station:
https://centralstation.co.za/

Source: Freight News
https://www.freightnews.co.za/article/road-freight-wage-talks-open-with-18-demand

Importing from China?A broad HS code can create more than a paperwork problem. It can create delays, detention pressure,...
09/06/2026

Importing from China?

A broad HS code can create more than a paperwork problem. It can create delays, detention pressure, supplier back-and-forth, extra admin, and cost pressure when your team needs cargo to keep moving.

The real question is not only:

“Is my product affected?”

It is also:

“Can my documentation prove the answer fast enough?”

For South African businesses in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, pharma, agriculture, and electronics, this is where preparation matters.

Before your shipment moves, make sure you have clarity on:

HS code exposure
Supplier readiness
CoC planning
Pre-alert documentation
Customs release preparation
Freight visibility and control

TSI Central Station Logistics helps businesses take control before small gaps become expensive delays.

Need a clearer view of your China import process?

Ask TSI for a China-import readiness check.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

08/06/2026

The Cape route is getting more attention, but South Africa should be careful not to confuse passing ships with guaranteed port business.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy recently warned that South Africa should not overstate the gains from ships rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope. While Suez Canal and Red Sea disruption has pushed more vessels around our coastline, many of those ships are simply passing by.

They are not always stopping to refuel, repair, offload, or make use of South African port services.

For businesses moving cargo, this matters.

Because global route disruption can still create real challenges:
higher freight uncertainty,
changing delivery timelines,
cost pressure,
port planning issues,
and more complex supply chain decisions.

The real opportunity is not in the hype. It is in reliable logistics ex*****on.

At TSI Central Station, we help businesses plan smarter, manage freight movement, and keep supply chains moving when global shipping routes become unpredictable.

Need support with freight planning, customs, imports, exports, or logistics coordination?

Get an estimate from TSI Central Station:
https://centralstation.co.za/

Source: Freight News: “SA should not overstate Cape route gains – Creecy”
https://www.freightnews.co.za/article/sa-should-not-overstate-cape-route-gains-creecy

Fuel changes hit margin first.A few cents per litre might not look dramatic on paper, but across multiple routes, delive...
07/06/2026

Fuel changes hit margin first.

A few cents per litre might not look dramatic on paper, but across multiple routes, deliveries, suppliers and customer promises, it can become a costly surprise.

With SARS general fuel levy changes set for 3 June 2026 and 1 July 2026, now is the time for South African businesses to review how fuel-related costs are affecting landed cost, freight rates and delivery planning.

TSI Central Station Logistics helps businesses gain better control through:

Real-time visibility
Rate comparison
Control tower oversight
Supplier support
Outsourced freight control
Data integration

Do not wait until the invoice tells the story.

Request a free landed cost audit and let TSI help you identify where margin pressure may be hiding.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

Compliant does not always mean moving.SARS is modernising cross-border declarations for foreign-registered vehicles from...
04/06/2026

Compliant does not always mean moving.

SARS is modernising cross-border declarations for foreign-registered vehicles from 1 June 2026, with declarations required on the Traveller Management System before entering or leaving South Africa.

That should help improve processing.

But physical verification, Customs processing and inspections may still happen at the border.

For businesses moving goods across borders, that means one thing:

Compliance is important.
Control is critical.

A delay at the border can affect delivery times, customer expectations, stock availability and operational costs.

TSI Central Station helps businesses take better control of freight movement through visibility, supplier coordination, outsourced freight control, rate comparison and control tower oversight.

Need a calmer way to manage cross-border movement?

Speak to TSI about controlled cross-border logistics.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

03/06/2026

Your shipment can be perfect and still get stopped.

That is the part many businesses only learn when the cargo is already sitting at the port.

Clean documents, checked tariffs and organised suppliers can still fall apart when one small customs detail is missed.

And when that happens, the cost is not just a delay. It is storage fees, missed delivery windows, frustrated clients and pressure on your team.

TSI Central Station helps South African businesses take back control with real-time visibility, control tower oversight, supplier support, rate comparison and outsourced freight control.

We make sure the right information is in place before your cargo lands, so your team is not left reacting when something breaks.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

Want to see where your freight process could be costing you?
Get in touch with TSI Central Station for a demo or rate comparison.

One missing step at the border can cost more than time.From 1 June 2026, foreign-registered vehicle declarations move to...
02/06/2026

One missing step at the border can cost more than time.

From 1 June 2026, foreign-registered vehicle declarations move to SARS TMS before entering or leaving South Africa.

That means cross-border operators need more than a digital declaration. They need driver clarity, document readiness, vehicle details and a process that holds up before the truck reaches the queue.

At TSI Central Station Logistics, we help businesses review the moving parts that can create delays, cost pressure and unnecessary admin at the border.

Need a calm, experienced logistics partner to sense-check your cross-border process?

Message TSI Central Station Logistics to request a cross-border readiness review.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

01/06/2026

South Africa is moving to block selected substandard Chinese imports, and this could have a major impact on local importers. 🇿🇦📦

From September 2026, certain goods imported from China may require a Certificate of Conformity before they can enter the South African market.

This could affect high-demand products such as generators, solar panels, gas stoves, furniture, and construction materials — products many South African businesses and households rely on every day.

While the move is aimed at protecting consumers from unsafe or poor-quality goods, it also creates a key question for importers:

Will this mean more delays, more paperwork, and higher costs?

For businesses that rely on China-to-South Africa shipments, proper planning, compliance, and logistics coordination are going to become even more important.

At TSI Central Station, we help businesses plan smarter, move cargo efficiently, and avoid unnecessary delays in the import process.

Need help estimating your next shipment?

Get an import estimate from TSI Central Station here:
https://centralstation.co.za/

Source: Business Insider Africa
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/south-africa-moves-to-block-substandard-chinese-imports-as-new-rules-target-cheap/3zleg1g

The businesses that look calm in logistics usually aren’t calmer because they have fewer problems.They’re calmer because...
31/05/2026

The businesses that look calm in logistics usually aren’t calmer because they have fewer problems.

They’re calmer because the system behind them is stronger.

That’s the part most people don’t see.
And honestly… it makes all the difference.

Importing from China? This is one compliance update you do not want to ignore.From 20 September 2026, selected imports f...
29/05/2026

Importing from China? This is one compliance update you do not want to ignore.

From 20 September 2026, selected imports from Mainland China will need a Certificate of Conformity before shipment.

That may sound like another admin requirement, but the consequences of missing it can hit your business hard.

No CoC could mean:

• Shipment delays
• Refused clearance
• Port detention
• Storage and demurrage costs
• Extra charges
• Pressure on margins
• Frustrated clients waiting for stock

For South African importers, retailers, manufacturers, procurement teams and business owners, preparation needs to start long before the cargo reaches port.

TSI Central Station Logistics helps businesses stay ahead with supplier support, real-time visibility, control tower oversight, outsourced freight control, data integration and rate comparison.

The goal is simple: fewer surprises, better control and smoother movement of goods.

If you import from China, now is the time to check whether your products may be affected and prepare your logistics process properly.

Speak to TSI Central Station Logistics for a logistics review, rate comparison or service discussion.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

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