Complex Cargo. Precision Logistics.

No problem. Argo Freight can act as your legal Importer of Record (IOR) or Exporter of Record (EOR) in South Africa. An IOR takes on the compliance obligations for importing goods — customs declarations, duty payments, and regulatory adherence — so you can import even without your own SARS customs registration. An EOR does the same for exports, handling export declarations and compliance with export control regulations. Whether you're a foreign company, a new entrepreneur, or facing an urgent deadline, we bridge the gap so your cargo moves without delay.

Argo Freight handles all nine classes of dangerous goods as classified by the IMO and IATA, including Class 1 (explosives), Class 7 (radioactive materials), and everything in between. We manage full compliance documentation, packaging requirements, and carrier approvals for road, sea and air freight.

We accept payments in USD, Euro, GBP, as well as digital currencies including USDT, USDC, and other crypto assets. This flexibility eliminates banking delays, simplifies cross-border transactions, and lets you pay in whatever way works best for your business.

Absolutely. Argo specialises in challenging trade corridors — France ↔ South Africa, Brazil ↔ South Africa, Angola ↔ South Africa, and China ↔ South Africa — where we have deep regulatory knowledge and documented experience. But that's not all we do. We can advise on and coordinate shipments to virtually any destination worldwide. If you have a complex or unfamiliar route, contact us and we'll find a solution.

We aim to respond to all quote requests within 24 hours or less. For urgent air freight requests, we can quote within the hour.

Without a valid cargo tracking certificate such as an ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) or BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons), your cargo will likely be blocked at the destination port. You may face fines, storage charges, and significant delays before the situation can be resolved.

Many African countries require a Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) for imported goods above a certain value threshold. The inspection verifies quantity, quality, value, and customs compliance before the goods leave the exporting country. Argo handles the coordination with accredited inspection bodies on your behalf.

These are all cargo tracking certificates required by different African countries. The ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is used by several nations, the BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) by Francophone countries, the FERI (Fiche Électronique de Renseignement à l'Importation) by specific destinations, and the CNCA certificate by Angola specifically. Each has its own application process – Argo manages all of them.