Pre-clearance streamlines procedures

The provision of an efficient customs pre-clearing service for cargo moving to and from the SADC countries through Beitbridge is part and parcel of the service offered by Linked Logistics, a chain of companies that includes Regional Link in Johannesburg, Beitbridge Border Clearing Agency at Beitbridge and Professional Clearing throughout Zimbabwe. The service, individually tailored for each client’s requirements, provides improved transit times at Beitbridge border control, and is linked to a monitoring and status reporting service, says Brian Kalshoven of BBCA. “Early in 2009, these services will be available to clients on a passwordaccessible link through the Linked Logistics website,” he told FTW. “Users of the products will be able to follow the progress of their vehicle, via their own unique connection to the website, through Beitbridge.”