A peak season GIT insurance checklist for South African transporters: load limits, declared goods, parking, holiday storage, port delays, subcontractors and security.
What to do when a load is stolen, hijacked or damaged: the steps, documents and deadlines for a goods in transit insurance claim in South Africa.
What proof of goods in transit insurance looks like, what a GIT certificate shows, what cargo owners check, and how South African transporters get one.
Quick answer Delays at the Port of Durban mean loaded and empty trucks spend hours, sometimes most of a day, queuing on public roads around the harbour. For transporters that is more than lost time: it is extra exposure to theft and hijacking, and to spoiling for refrigerated loads. Check
Not every loss is automatically covered by Goods in Transit Insurance. Discover the most common exclusions, why they exist and how to better protect your business.
Cargo theft remains one of the biggest financial threats facing South African transport operators. Discover where freight is most at risk, how organised syndicates operate and why proactive risk management is essential during 2026.
Truck hijacking trends in South Africa during 2026 are reshaping logistics risk, cargo insurance exposure and fleet security decisions. This article explains the current freight crime environment, high-risk corridors, cargo theft tactics, cross-border exposure and why specialist Goods In Transit Insurance matters for transport operators.
Quick answer What you carry changes your goods in transit (GIT) cover as much as how much it is worth. High-value, easy-to-sell goods bring stricter security conditions. Perishables need deterioration cover. Fuels and chemicals raise pollution and spillage questions. Bulk and building materials are usually simpler to insure. Tell your
Quick answer Three things shape goods in transit (GIT) insurance for South African road hauliers in 2026: hijacking and cargo theft, long delays at borders and ports, and the rising cost of security. Reported truck hijackings fell in the second quarter of 2026, but the industry warns that many are
Quick answer The biggest risks to goods in transit in South Africa are hijacking and theft, fraud by fake carriers, accidents and overturning, fire, loading damage, weather, public unrest, and long waits at ports and borders. Each has a practical control, from tracking and secure parking to carrier vetting and