Forwarding African Transport Services (Pty) Ltd

“FATS is the Freight Forwarder who will take the load off your mind.” Twenty- nine years of first-class service has put FATS as one of the top leading companies in the South African freight and logistics market. FATS offers a wide arrange of services from air, sea and road freight to warehousing and customs clearance. FATS was founded in 1992 by two sisters, Caron and Elaine Harris, who saw a gap in the market and grabbed it with both hands. With their wealth of knowledge and information they developed their small company into what is now a well-established business with the infrastructure that offers a total logistics solution to both local and International customers. At the core of FATS we endeavour to build personal and individual relationships with each of our clients. Our open-door policy ensures that we are always on-hand to ensure optimum service delivery to you. As Freight Forwarders we utilize established and trusted relationships with our carriers in order to obtain the best price to move your goods along well-trusted trade routes by choosing the path that optimizes speed, cost and on-time delivery. Choosing us as your Freight Forwarder will ensure that the daunting and complex task of local and international importing and exporting of your goods will be taken of your hands, guaranteeing you peace of mind.FATS is a first-rate, A accredited freight forwarder. Years of experience has assured us a well-established seat in both local and international markets. With?efficiency and innovation we will manage your imports and exports around the world, saving you time, money and ensuring your cargo’s safe passage. Let us take the load of your mind.Our freight forwarding services include:· AirfreightWhen you utilize FATS for your Airfreight, you can be in sound mind that the safe passage of your cargo from point A to point B is our utmost priority and will be done as quickly and efficiently as possible.- Express air freight movements- Consolidation services- Perishable cargo- Project/Aid cargo- Air charters- Sea-air services- Ships’ spares- Dangerous goods·Sea freightSea freight allows you to forward larger loads, and is the most cost effective way to move your cargo.- Full container loads (FCL)- Refrigerated containers (reefers)- Project/Abnormal cargo- Break bulk cargo- Vehicle/truck RO-RO movements- LCL/Groupage options- Transhipment services via Durban into Africa and international destinations- Transit sea freight movements into Southern Africa- Degroupage facilities· Road freightRoad freight is offered for inland, cross border or local moving of your cargo.- Cross-border freight for containers, LCL and break bulk cargo- Cross-border road freight for containers- Own road bond facilities- Full truck loads- Part loads- Project cargo- Car carrier service· WarehousingFATS offer warehousing space to our customers to store your goods until you are ready for them.- FATS bonded warehouse- FATS duty paid warehouse- A bonded yard to facilitate easy m