When your cargo cannot wait, it moves with TSI
TSI Central Station manages time-critical air freight from booking and documentation through customs clearance and final delivery. One team accountable for every step.
Air freight that is managed, not just booked
Most freight forwarders book your flight space and send you an airway bill. TSI Central Station manages the entire shipment from origin documentation through customs clearance and door-to-door delivery in South Africa.
That means one team responsible for every step. No handoffs to a separate clearing agent. No gaps between the forwarder and the customs broker. No chasing for updates when your shipment is sitting in a bonded warehouse.
- Single point of accountability from origin to delivery
- Full landed cost calculated upfront including freight, duties and delivery
- In-house customs clearing, no third-party handoff
- Real-time shipment visibility through the TSI Digital Control Tower
- OR Tambo and Cape Town International covered
- Level 2 B-BBEE certified
Air freight is time-critical. So is the team managing it.
When a shipment is urgent enough to fly, every hour matters. TSI pre-clears where possible, coordinates collection the moment the aircraft lands and keeps you informed at every step through the Digital Control Tower. You should not have to call anyone to find out where your cargo is.
We handle every type of air freight cargo
From standard general cargo to dangerous goods, perishables and high-value shipments, TSI has the approvals, the experience and the carrier relationships to move it compliantly.
General Cargo
Standard commercial goods, manufactured products, spare parts and industrial components. TSI manages booking, documentation and customs on all general cargo shipments into and out of South Africa.
Express and Time-Critical
Production line shutdowns, critical spares and urgent replenishment shipments. TSI prioritises collection, first available flight and pre-clearance so your cargo moves without a minute wasted at the border.
Dangerous Goods (IATA)
IATA-classified dangerous goods shipped in full compliance with international air transport regulations. TSI prepares correct DG documentation, coordinates with approved carriers and ensures compliant packaging and declaration.
Perishables and Cold Chain
Temperature-sensitive cargo including pharmaceuticals, fresh produce and biologics. TSI manages cold chain continuity from origin to delivery, coordinating priority handling at OR Tambo and Cape Town International.
High-Value Cargo
Electronics, jewellery, precision instruments and other high-value goods requiring secure handling throughout the journey. TSI coordinates with secure facilities at OR Tambo and manages chain-of-custody documentation end to end.
Out of Gauge and Heavy Lift
Oversized or heavy cargo that cannot travel in standard ULD positions. TSI arranges charter or freighter options, manages special handling at origin and destination airports and coordinates with ground transport for final delivery.
We move cargo from every major sourcing region into South Africa
Active carrier relationships and established agent networks on all major air freight corridors into OR Tambo and Cape Town International.
China
PVG · SZX · CAN · PEK
Shanghai Pudong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Beijing. South Africa's primary import corridor for electronics, textiles, manufactured goods and industrial components.
United Kingdom
LHR · MAN
London Heathrow and Manchester. Strong corridor for pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, luxury goods and time-critical industrial spares.
Europe
FRA · AMS · CDG · BRU
Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels. Machinery, automotive components, chemicals, medical equipment and high-value consumer goods.
United States
JFK · LAX · ORD · ATL
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta. Both imports into South Africa and exports from South Africa to the USA across all cargo categories.
India
BOM · DEL · MAA
Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Textiles, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals and chemicals on a fast-growing trade corridor into South Africa.
Middle East and Far East
DXB · SIN · HKG · NRT
Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Transhipment hub connections and direct services for electronics, automotive and manufactured goods from across Asia.
All major South African airports, covered
TSI has active operations at OR Tambo International and Cape Town International, covering the majority of air freight volumes into South Africa. Customs clearing, ground handling coordination and inland delivery are managed by TSI at both airports.
What separates TSI from a standard air freight forwarder
Any company can book a flight. TSI manages the entire shipment as a single accountable team so nothing falls through the cracks.
Single point of accountability
One team. One number. One person who owns your shipment from the moment it leaves origin to the moment it is delivered. No passing the problem to a sub-agent when something goes wrong.
Landed cost calculated upfront
Most importers discover the real cost of an air freight shipment after the invoice arrives. TSI calculates your full landed cost before you commit — airfreight, duties, port and airport charges and delivery all included.
Customs clearing coordinated for you
TSI appoints and manages a licensed clearing agent on your behalf and oversees every step of the customs process. You deal with one team. TSI manages the agent and owns the outcome.
Real-time Digital Control Tower
Live shipment tracking, flight status, customs clearance progress and document readiness all visible in the TSI Digital Control Tower. You see what we see, when we see it. No waiting for an update email.
Pre-clearance where possible
TSI begins the customs process before the aircraft lands. That means your cargo can be released and collected faster, reducing airport storage charges and getting your goods to you sooner.
20 years of South African knowledge
Founded in 2006. We know the airports, the handling agents, the regulators and the workarounds. When something unexpected happens, TSI already knows who to call and how to resolve it without delay.
Ready to move your first urgent shipment with TSI?
Send us the details of your next shipment and we will come back to you with a full landed cost quote covering airfreight, duties, airport charges and delivery. No obligation.
Contact us at TSI and we will respond within one business day.
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