SHIPPING

1. Who Is Skyline What We Offer Benefits Global Network
Our Vision - remain a market leader within the logistics industry, maintaining world class
standards, adding value to the products of our customers.
Our Mission - build rewarding partnerships through our unwavering commitment to service
excellence.

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Who Is Skyline
• Skyline Global Logistics is a medium sized privately owned South African Freight Forwarder,
operating since 1986.
• We understand the importance of aligning the services of the company with the demands of our
customers, requiring a first in class freight forwarder.
• Skyline Global Logistics has emerged as a market leader, with high priority being placed globally on
direct solutions for our customers.
• Access to operations, administration and communication is afforded via a worldwide network of
branch offices and like-minded partners capable of maintaining our commitment to service
excellence.
• Our strategy of partnering with industry leading service providers globally has ensured that Skyline
Global Logistics firmly entrenches the quality of service the company offers internationally.

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What We Offer
• Air Freight - where air freight is the only option we have a variety of airfreight solutions available,
namely: Consolidated Air Freight; Priority/Express Air Freight; Small Parcel Service and Full Charter
• Sea Freight – These services include: Full Container Loads (FCL); Less than Container Loads (LCL);
Consolidations; Break-bulk and Project Cargo.
• Cross Trade - shipments originating in one country and delivered to another without entering
South Africa. We are able to handle cross trade shipments, efficiently & cost effectively, thanks
largely to our global network of owned offices and exclusive agents.

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What We Offer, Cont…
• Warehousing and Distribution – We provide warehousing and distribution services in all major
centers, either from our own facility or through that of a carefully selected partner. Allowing us to
offer our customer a real door to door tailored solution.
• Marine Insurance – We are an authorized representative of Prest Group (Pty) Ltd in terms of the
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 37/2002 under License number 165. Jointly we
are able to offer our customers Marine Insurance necessary to protect their cargo against theft,
damage and loss in transit.
• Skyline Express – Seeking to add value to our customers business, the Skyline Express was born.
Enabling us to offer a Domestic and International hand-to-hand courier service.

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What We Offer – cont - SARS
As a SARS accredited clearing agent and complying with customs modernization
program, we have ensured that we have:
• Expert knowledge on international trade agreements, like the AGOA Agreement
• Expert knowledge on Customs procedures/formalities/requirements
• Expert knowledge on Customs tariff
• Established product library, thus ensuring flawless tariffing of products.
All of which reduce risk and exposure

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Representation in all major
centers of South Africa
• Johannesburg
• Cape Town
• Durban
• Port Elizabeth
• An extended logistics facility at
in Pomona

7. Who Is Skyline
Bridging the gap between
finance and growth
Warehousing
Distribution
Payment
from
customer
Single Rand
Costing
Finance to pay
supplier
Forex Forwarding
Customs
Clearing

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Benefits of Partnering with Skyline Global Logistics
• Focused attention to individual customer requirements.
• You will deal with freight specialists and consultants.
• Personalized attention by dedicated, knowledgeable staff.
• Today Skyline Group, incorporating Skyline and Skylink Global Logistics has 20 offices in 7
countries.
• Warehousing and distribution services
• Effective indent monitoring (track and trace) on the status of orders.
 Live track and trace via our Website
• A level 2 BBBEE Company – copy of certificate available on request.

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Currently 20
offices in 7
countries.
Dedicated partners in key
regions for more than 15
years, namely: Germany;
Switzerland; Belgium;
Netherlands; Italy; Dubai;
India

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IMPORT PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS – FROZEN MEATS
• Veterinary Import Permit (Dept of Agriculture, Forest & Fisheries)
• The permit will detail among other things, Commodity, Origin (from where) and quantities.
• The supplier must conform with the requirements stipulated in the Veterinary permit.
• A health certificate which is then issued by the health authority of the country of Origin (Supplier)
• The health certificate must satisfy all requirements of the veterinary permit.
• The importer needs to be in the possession of the Original Veterinary import Permit as well as Original
Health Certificate – PRIOR TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE & CARGO ARRIVING IN SA
• Delays will result in late clearance and additional costs being incurred
• All fresh/froze meat products need to be shipped in refrigerated containers set to the relevant operating
temperature setting of the product.

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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• Customs clearance needs to be processed prior to obtaining release of the shipment
• Upon release the following documentation is submitted to the local State VET Office:
• Customs Clearance Bill of Entry and Release
• Original Vet Permit
• Original Health Certificate
• Suppliers Invoice
• Copy of Bill of Lading/Arrival notification
• If in order the State Vet will then issue a Removal Permit for the container to be moved from the port to a
local State Vet approved cold storage facility for physical inspection of the cargo.
• If the above documents are in order the State Vet issues a Removal Permit for the container to be moved
from the Port to a local State Vet Approved Cold Storage Facility for physical inspection of the cargo.

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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE – CONT
• First application for release of the container must be made with the Shipping Line.
• The Shipping Line will not release the container without the Removal Permit.
• No Removal Permit no release and you will incurring additional charges.
• Once release the container is delivered to a local State Vet Approved Cold Storage Facility.
• The container cannot be trucked anywhere outside Durban as the cargo has to be physically
inspected in a local State Vet Approved Cold Storage Facility first.
• Upon arrival at the State Vet Approved Cold Storage Facility, the container is unpacked and cargo stored in
the cold store.
• Cargo is then inspected, where a sample is extracted for testing / inspection.
• If the product passes inspection final release is granted, at this point one can distribute, consume or sell
the goods imported.

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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE – CONT
• Should the product fail inspection:
• State VET will relay their complaints or problems and additional requirements.
• The importer will need to provide additional documentation or information as per state vets
request
• Should the cargo be deemed not fit for Human consumption or in serious violation of their
regulations, they can call for the goods to be destroyed at an approved facility, the cost of which will
be for the importer’s account.

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Thank-you for your time and attention
• A copy of the presentation will be made available to all delegates.
• My contact details will also be made available, please feel free to get in touch with me. We will be
more than happy to assist wherever possible.