Digitalisation is delivering tangible improvements in South Africa’s customs environment, with automated processing reducing clearance times and administrative burdens, according to Easy Clear general manager Michael Henning. He said significant progress had been made by SARS through electronic data interchange (EDI), automated workflows and risk-based processing, supported by initiatives such as the Authorised Economic Operator […]
The gradual implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to create new opportunities for logistics operators as businesses expand into regional markets and intra-African cargo volumes increase. According to Easy Clear general manager Michael Henning, South Africa is particularly well positioned to develop as a logistics and e-commerce hub for the […]
While the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has faced criticism for making limited progress, important groundwork is already being laid to turn the agreement into practical trade. According to Easy Clear general manager Michael Henning, the direct impact on the customs software provider has so far been nominal. However, this does not mean that […]
South Africa’s courier, express and parcel (CEP) sector is growing at an unprecedented rate as e-commerce drives parcel volumes higher. However, increased volumes are not necessarily translating into greater profits, as operators face rising costs and pricing pressure. According to Easy Clear general manager Michael Henning, operators are increasingly turning to automation and digital solutions […]
Automated data sharing between logistics partners is moving from concept to implementation, with Easy Clear piloting a system that enables the controlled exchange of warehouse entry data across its digital ecosystem. According to Michael Henning, general manager at Easy Clear, the company is currently developing and testing the controlled and automated sharing of data for […]
Documentation and data quality remain a major challenge for cross-border trade, where inconsistent or missing information across suppliers can create compliance issues that delay cargo at borders for days. According to Michael Henning, general manager at Easy Clear, political and regional macro risks can also bring trade to a halt, as was recently the case […]
The ability to integrate seamlessly with the systems used across the perishables supply chain has become increasingly important in the current logistics environment, both for planning seasonal export volumes and for managing disruptions during inspections and documentation processes. According to Michael Henning, general manager at Easy Clear, improved system integration is helping exporters forecast demand […]
A software solution to reduce time-consuming red-tape cargo clearing for consolidated freight on the Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TKC) continues to set milestones for trade through Botswana, Easy Clear has reported.The company’s online “BURS Integration” was first introduced earlier this year in response to a Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) requirement introduced by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service.Whereas […]
Africa’s logistics evolution isn’t waiting at the border for a stamp, and neither is Easy Clear. In a trade environment where paperwork still tries to outrun progress, the tech-driven provider is turning data into momentum, streamlining customs processes and keeping cargo moving across the region.General manager Michael Henning says the approach is simple: adapt fast, […]
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