European holidays put strain on airfreight capacity

AS SA slides into the depths of winter, most Europeans and North Americans are preparing for their summer holidays. An increase in the number of travellers often restricts available cargo capacity on many flights, with possible delays in freight movements, warns Safcor Panalpina. “Importers must be proactive in ensuring that suppliers move cargo currently on order before they shut down for the summer,” said the forwarder. “They must also ensure that correct documentation is received from suppliers in good time, since there is no leniency in the “no documents, no clearance” rule as applied by SA customs.”