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Road Freight Logistics (Cross-Border)
2-day virtual workshop including RCG under the SARS New Customs Act Programme
Cross-border road freight training that gets vehicles and cargo through border posts with fewer delays and rejections, including the latest RCG (Reporting of Conveyances and Goods) requirements.
About this course
Designed to equip new and empower existing staff in international road freight operations, with a strong focus on customs procedures and trade documentation. A route controller plans and prepares shipments, arranges transport and documentation, tracks consignments and controls losses. An effective route controller is highly skilled and much sought after.
Electronic cargo reporting is now mandatory, with fines for reporting non-compliance. The principles apply at all border posts with Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini.
What you’ll learn
- Customs processes at the borders
- Temporary imports and exports
- Transit movements
- Direct imports and exports
- Regulators at the borders
- ASYCUDA: required documents, clearing instructions, duty calculation, EDI declarations, penalties and turnaround times
- The latest RCG multi-load land border post amendment
Course modules
- Module 1: SA Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
- Module 2: Introduction to road transport of goods in Southern Africa
- Module 3: Modes of transport
- Module 4: Role players in road transport
- Module 5: Types of cargo
- Module 6: Route planning — national and international
- Module 7: Road freight costing sheets and quotations
- Module 8: Transport scheduling and warehouse procedures
- Module 9: Vehicles, equipment and SA border posts
- Module 10: Securing, packing and handling
- Module 11: Documentation requirements — local and international
Course details
- Duration: 2 x 4-hour sessions
- Time: 08h30 – 12h30
- Delivery: Live online (Zoom) or in-house
- Aligned to: NQF Level 3 (8 credits) and Level 4 (3 credits)
- SAQA ID: 123261 and 11223
- Certificate: Certificate of completion, endorsed with SAQA ID and credits
- Manual: Comprehensive course manual included
- Accreditation: TETA 16-806, in partnership with Clearline Consulting
Who should attend
- Route controllers and road freight operations staff
- Transporters and road hauliers
- Importers, exporters and customs brokers
- New and existing staff in international road freight
Questions about this course
Do delegates need prior experience?
No. It suits new and existing road freight staff.
Is the course online?
Yes. It runs as a live virtual workshop on Zoom from 08h30 to 12h30 or in-house for your team.
What do delegates receive on completion?
A certificate of completion endorsed with SAQA IDs 123261 and 11223 (NQF Level 3, 8 credits and NQF Level 4, 3 credits) plus a comprehensive course manual.
Can this be run in-house for our team?
Yes, as a closed group online or on-site.
What is RCG?
RCG stands for Reporting of Conveyances and Goods. Carriers must report conveyances and the goods they carry to SARS electronically, as part of the SARS New Customs Act Programme. Reporting late or incorrectly can lead to fines and delays at the border.
Which border posts does the course apply to?
The principles covered in this cross-border road freight training apply at all South African border posts with Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini.
How do we book this course?
Click Book this course or contact us on +27 87 551 3031 or admin@logtrain.africa. Che-lyn will confirm the dates and send each delegate their joining link.
Your facilitator
Trevor Michael
Trevor Michael is a trade compliance professional with over 20 years’ experience across SARS Customs, leading consultancies and large enterprises. He holds qualifications in international trade and forensic auditing from UNISA and the University of Johannesburg. He is a TETA-qualified facilitator and assessor known for interactive, practical sessions that turn complex legislation into clear, usable knowledge.
Where it fits
Export & Import Procedures → Road Freight (Cross-Border) → Trade Agreements: AfCFTA