SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW INDUSTRY VOICE

Protecting & Advancing

Freight Forwarding

in South Africa

An association of members, for members — created to serve the freight forwarding sector’s interests, support its long-term sustainability, and give it a clear, informed, and respected voice in South Africa.

Built by Freight Forwarders. Driven by Members. Focused on Results.

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ABOUT SAFLA

The Voice of South Africa’s Freight Forwarding Sector

The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) is a professional, member-driven industry body established to protect, strengthen, and advance the freight forwarding sector in South Africa.

We are an association of members, for members — built from the ground up by experienced industry professionals who recognised that the sector needed a credible, operational, and regionally grounded voice.

Our Mission

To represent and elevate the freight forwarding sector by promoting its value, addressing its challenges, and enabling constructive collaboration across the broader logistics ecosystem — giving the industry a clear, informed, and respected voice.

Our Purpose

To promote, advance, and protect the legitimate and lawful interests of Members and the Industry — seeking direct representation on government forums, lobbying for sustainable growth, encouraging ethical business practices, and framing a Code of Conduct for the sector.

Policy Advocacy

Engaging government and regulators to protect member interests.

Sector Protection

Advocating against disintermediation and structural threats.

Industry Networks

Building relationships that shape SA’s import and export supply chains.

Training & CPD

Accredited development and learnership opportunities for SAFLA Members.