TSI Central Station

Name: TSI Central Station
Address: 1 bell Street, Germiston, 1609, ZA
Telephone: +27118682444

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TSI Central Station is a logistics and Freight Management company. Our Head Office is based in Johannesburg, w

24/06/2026

“We will reroute if there is a problem” is not a logistics plan.

Planned protests on 30 June may disrupt key freight routes in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng, including routes linked to Durban port, City Deep, Germiston and Beitbridge.

For importers and exporters the risk is practical. Road blockages, route deviations and delayed truck movements can lead to missed delivery windows, storage costs and disruption to production or distribution schedules.

This is the time to review your routing, delivery timing and contingency plan before cargo moves.

If you have freight moving through KZN or Gauteng before or on 30 June, speak to TSI now.

16/06/2026

More containers moving through the port is good news.

But it does not automatically mean your delivery becomes predictable.

For many South African importers and exporters, the real pressure starts after port release. Truck queues, landside congestion, border delays and poor communication can still create late deliveries, rising costs and frustrated customers.

That is why port-to-door control matters.

TSI Central Station Logistics helps businesses stay in control from port release to final delivery through real-time visibility, supplier support, rate comparison, control tower oversight and outsourced freight coordination.

If your logistics process feels reactive, unclear or too dependent on last-minute updates, it may be time for a proper review.

Book a port-to-door control review with TSI and find out where your freight process can become more predictable, more visible and better controlled.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

15/06/2026

South Africa is preparing for a possible fuel shock — and businesses should be paying attention.

According to Freight News, South Africa is planning a 60-day strategic petroleum reserve for crude oil and refined fuel products. On paper, that sounds like an energy story. But in reality, it is a logistics story too.

Because when fuel supply comes under pressure, trucks do not move as easily. Ports slow down. Deliveries become harder to plan. Importers, exporters, retailers, factories, and farms all start feeling the impact.

This is why reliable logistics planning matters. Businesses need flexible transport coordination, clear communication, and partners who understand how quickly disruption can turn into cost.

At TSI Central Station, we help businesses plan smarter and move goods more efficiently through uncertainty.

Get an estimate from TSI Central Station:
https://centralstation.co.za/

Source: Freight News
https://www.freightnews.co.za/article/sa-plans-60-day-petroleum-reserve

14/06/2026

“We will sort it” sounds reassuring.

Until the shipment arrives with missing documents, unclear HS code confirmation or no proper PVoC preparation.

That is when a simple supplier promise becomes a costly logistics problem.

For importers, retailers, manufacturers and business owners, the risk is not always the cargo itself. Sometimes it is the lack of control before the cargo even leaves the supplier.

TSI Central Station Logistics helps you stay ahead with supplier coordination, freight control, document follow-ups, real-time visibility and rate comparison support.

Because trust is important, but verification protects the shipment.

Need better control before your next shipment moves?

Talk to TSI before shipment.

DM us today or visit centralstation.co.za

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

11/06/2026

START EARLY OR PAY LATER.

From 20 September 2026, selected imports from Mainland China will need a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) before shipment.

That means your supplier cannot be an afterthought.

If the shipment is already booked before the compliance process starts, the clock is working against you.

Missing documents can lead to:

Port delays
Extra charges
Storage and demurrage costs
Refused clearance
Pressure on delivery timelines
Unplanned cost increases

For businesses in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, pharma, agriculture and electronics, early supplier coordination could be the difference between a controlled shipment and a costly operational problem.

TSI Central Station Logistics helps you plan smarter with supplier support, rate comparison, real-time visibility, control tower oversight and outsourced freight control.

Do not wait for the countdown to begin.

Start your September readiness plan with TSI.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

10/06/2026

Could an 18% truck driver wage demand increase the cost of moving goods in South Africa?

Road freight wage negotiations opened on 8 June 2026, with unions reportedly demanding an 18% across-the-board wage increase. For businesses that rely on road freight, this is more than just an industry update — it could become a real cost-planning issue.

When transport costs increase, the pressure can move through the entire supply chain. That means higher freight rates, tighter delivery budgets, increased export costs, and potentially higher prices for consumers at the till.

There is also added pressure around labour compliance and the employment of foreign nationals in the freight sector, with government expected to intensify inspections.

The big question is simple:
Fair pay vs higher prices — who pays the bill?

At TSI Central Station, we help businesses plan smarter by finding practical freight solutions and helping them understand their transport costs before pressure turns into a problem.

Need to move goods? Get a freight estimate from TSI Central Station:
https://centralstation.co.za/

Source: Freight News
https://www.freightnews.co.za/article/road-freight-wage-talks-open-with-18-demand

09/06/2026

Importing from China?

A broad HS code can create more than a paperwork problem. It can create delays, detention pressure, supplier back-and-forth, extra admin, and cost pressure when your team needs cargo to keep moving.

The real question is not only:

“Is my product affected?”

It is also:

“Can my documentation prove the answer fast enough?”

For South African businesses in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, pharma, agriculture, and electronics, this is where preparation matters.

Before your shipment moves, make sure you have clarity on:

HS code exposure
Supplier readiness
CoC planning
Pre-alert documentation
Customs release preparation
Freight visibility and control

TSI Central Station Logistics helps businesses take control before small gaps become expensive delays.

Need a clearer view of your China import process?

Ask TSI for a China-import readiness check.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

08/06/2026

The Cape route is getting more attention, but South Africa should be careful not to confuse passing ships with guaranteed port business.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy recently warned that South Africa should not overstate the gains from ships rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope. While Suez Canal and Red Sea disruption has pushed more vessels around our coastline, many of those ships are simply passing by.

They are not always stopping to refuel, repair, offload, or make use of South African port services.

For businesses moving cargo, this matters.

Because global route disruption can still create real challenges:
higher freight uncertainty,
changing delivery timelines,
cost pressure,
port planning issues,
and more complex supply chain decisions.

The real opportunity is not in the hype. It is in reliable logistics ex*****on.

At TSI Central Station, we help businesses plan smarter, manage freight movement, and keep supply chains moving when global shipping routes become unpredictable.

Need support with freight planning, customs, imports, exports, or logistics coordination?

Get an estimate from TSI Central Station:
https://centralstation.co.za/

Source: Freight News: “SA should not overstate Cape route gains – Creecy”
https://www.freightnews.co.za/article/sa-should-not-overstate-cape-route-gains-creecy

07/06/2026

Fuel changes hit margin first.

A few cents per litre might not look dramatic on paper, but across multiple routes, deliveries, suppliers and customer promises, it can become a costly surprise.

With SARS general fuel levy changes set for 3 June 2026 and 1 July 2026, now is the time for South African businesses to review how fuel-related costs are affecting landed cost, freight rates and delivery planning.

TSI Central Station Logistics helps businesses gain better control through:

Real-time visibility
Rate comparison
Control tower oversight
Supplier support
Outsourced freight control
Data integration

Do not wait until the invoice tells the story.

Request a free landed cost audit and let TSI help you identify where margin pressure may be hiding.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

04/06/2026

Compliant does not always mean moving.

SARS is modernising cross-border declarations for foreign-registered vehicles from 1 June 2026, with declarations required on the Traveller Management System before entering or leaving South Africa.

That should help improve processing.

But physical verification, Customs processing and inspections may still happen at the border.

For businesses moving goods across borders, that means one thing:

Compliance is important.
Control is critical.

A delay at the border can affect delivery times, customer expectations, stock availability and operational costs.

TSI Central Station helps businesses take better control of freight movement through visibility, supplier coordination, outsourced freight control, rate comparison and control tower oversight.

Need a calmer way to manage cross-border movement?

Speak to TSI about controlled cross-border logistics.

Intelligent Logistics Beyond Expectation.

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+27118682444

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