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Freight forwarding and cross-border road freight training
Training for freight forwarders, transporters and logistics teams moving goods between South Africa and the rest of Africa — border procedures, risk, Incoterms 2020 and the AfCFTA. Live online or in-house.
In short
Logtrain’s freight forwarding training helps forwarders and transporters move goods across African borders with fewer delays. Courses cover cross-border road freight and border post procedures, export and import procedures, Incoterms 2020 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). All run live online or in-house.
Moving freight across Africa’s borders
Road freight carries a large share of trade between South Africa and its neighbours and border posts such as Beitbridge, Lebombo and Kazungula are where time and money are lost. Trucks wait for incomplete documents, consignments are stopped for queries and drivers sit at the border while costs mount.
Our freight forwarding and road freight training focuses on preventing those delays. Delegates learn the documentation and procedures for cross-border consignments, how to identify and reduce risk before a truck leaves and how commercial terms and trade agreements affect who is responsible at each stage of the journey.
Because the training runs live online, forwarders and transporters with teams in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and beyond can train together on the same course.
Who this training is for
- Freight forwarders and their operations staff
- Cross-border transport companies
- Exporters shipping into Africa by road
- Logistics and supply chain coordinators
- Border and customs liaison staff
Freight forwarding courses
2 x 4-HOUR SESSIONS
Road Freight (Cross-Border)
Risk mitigation and minimising delays at border posts
AfCFTA training for exporters and forwarders
The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to reduce tariffs and trade barriers between African countries. For exporters and forwarders, the practical questions are which goods qualify for preferential treatment, what rules of origin apply and what documentation is needed. Our Trade Agreements: AfCFTA course answers those questions.
Freight forwarding training online
Every course is live and facilitator-led on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, in half-day sessions from 08h30 to 12h30 South African time. Teams at depots, ports and border offices can join without travelling.
Training an operations team?
A programme built around your routes, border posts and cargo.
Starting out in freight forwarding?
Our careers guide explains roles in freight, clearing and customs.
Freight forwarding training: frequently asked questions
What does freight forwarding training cover?
Freight forwarding training covers how shipments are planned, documented and moved between countries. Logtrain’s courses focus on cross-border road freight, border procedures, Incoterms 2020, export and import procedures and the AfCFTA.
How can we reduce delays at border posts?
Most border delays come from incomplete or inconsistent documents and unclear responsibilities. Our Road Freight (Cross-Border) course shows teams how to check consignments before departure and manage risk at the border.
Is there training on the AfCFTA?
Yes. Trade Agreements: AfCFTA explains the agreement, its impact on African trade and the compliance implications for exporters and forwarders.
Can teams in other African countries attend?
Yes. Courses run live online, so staff anywhere in Africa can join. Sessions are scheduled in South African time.
Do you train transport companies as well as forwarders?
Yes. The road freight course suits transporters, forwarders and exporters who move goods across borders by road.
Keep freight moving across borders