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China Trade Compliance Update: PVoC and SARS Zero Tariff Certificates June 2026 China Trade Compliance Update: PVoC and SARS Zero-Tariff Certificates Latest Update South African importers and exporters trading with China now have two important compliance developments to watch. The first is PVoC, which affects selected goods imported from China

Import compliance in South Africa is becoming more important as PVoC requirements from China, rising freight rates and surcharges create new risk for importers.

Use our PVoC product search to check whether goods imported from China to South Africa may require pre-shipment verification and a Certificate of Conformity.

South Africa is introducing a Pre-Export Verification of Conformity programme for selected high-risk products imported from China. This guide explains what PVoC means, who is affected and what importers must do before shipping. PVoC South Africa

Lower oil prices are easing costs but execution risk is rising. Here is what South African importers need to know about supply chain disruption in 2026.

A major supply chain disruption is coming in early 2026. China’s annual shutdown will delay orders, reduce capacity and increase pressure on shipping routes. South African importers should act now to avoid costly delays. This guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.

China will go on holiday in 2026 and the world will feel the impact.

Hundreds of millions of people travel for the holiday. A large percentage do not return to the same factory. This limits experience on the line and creates training gaps that show up as slower production and higher error rates.

Chinese New Year is not just a holiday. It is the largest annual human migration on Earth. With factories closing, workers traveling, and logistics networks halting, failing to prepare creates risks of 4 to 6 week delays. The 2026 cycle adds extra pressure as the global supply chain remains tight.

Over the last week the logistics sector showed two very different pictures. Transnet secured a R6 billion sustainability-linked loan that should support long-term improvements across ports and rail. At the same time operations on the ground remained under pressure. Cape Town faced repeated wind closures, Durban ran close to capacity and border congestion increased across the region. Airfreight continued to offer strong uplift as perishables and high-value cargo kept demand high. The key takeaway is simple. Structural investment is moving forward but traders still need tight planning to manage the daily operational shifts across South Africa’s logistics network.

South Africa’s logistics system is showing gradual improvement, with stronger rail volumes and higher container throughput compared to last year.