Customs & Compliance
Customs Clearance
- Regulatory compliance management
- Tariff classification expertise
- Duty and tax calculation
- Customs authority liaison
- Physical inspection coordination
About Clearing Shipment
Your Compliance-Driven
Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearing & Truck Hire Partner
Clearing Shipment is a South African-based freight forwarding, customs clearing and truck hire company established in Johannesburg in 2024. Founded by Thembbani Shibambu, a qualified accountant and registered tax practitioner, we’ve grown from domestic services to international operations with global logistics partnerships and a diverse transport fleet.
Founded 2024 – Johannesburg
Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearing
Clearing Shipment Truck Hire – 1 to 32 Ton Fleet
Company History
From VAT Refunds to Full Supply Chain & Trucking Solutions
Founded in 2024 in Johannesburg, Clearing Shipment began by assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international taxation and VAT refunds. Our early focus was helping clients stay compliant while reclaiming eligible VAT on cross-border transactions.
As our clients’ needs expanded, we grew into a comprehensive freight forwarding and customs brokerage partner – handling customs clearance, tariff classification, duty calculations and documentation across multiple trade routes.
To support these services on the ground, we also launched Clearing Shipment Truck Hire, providing reliable transport from 1-ton vehicles to 32-ton superlinks. Today, clients can rely on us for both paperwork and physical movement of cargo, from origin to final delivery.
Our Leadership & Network
A Team That Understands Numbers, Regulations and Vehicles
Led by CEO Thembbani Shibambu, Clearing Shipment brings together accounting, tax, logistics and trucking expertise – supported by a global network of partners and a strong South African fleet.
Our Team
Accounting Meets Logistics
Our team combines financial and tax knowledge with practical freight and customs experience.
This gives clients a unique advantage: accurate duties and VAT, plus smooth, compliant cargo movement.
Global Network
Worldwide Freight Connectivity
We’ve established partnerships with major airlines and global logistics providers, offering seamless
air, sea and land freight solutions with a single point of coordination based in South Africa.
Local Fleet
Clearing Shipment Truck Hire
Our truck hire division provides capacity from bakkies and 1–4 ton vehicles up to 32-ton superlinks,
including drop-side, curtain-side, panel vans, fridge and crane trucks to support both local and
regional distribution.
Truck Hire & Fleet
Clearing Shipment Truck Hire – Powering Your Local Transport
Clearing Shipment Truck Hire offers flexible, cost-effective transport solutions for businesses that need reliable vehicles on demand. Whether you’re moving containers from port, handling local deliveries, or supporting a large project, we match the right truck and capacity to your load.
Our truck hire services complement our clearing and forwarding operations, giving you a single partner for both paperwork and physical cargo movement, from customs clearance to final delivery.
Fleet Highlights
Drop-Side & Curtain-Side Trucks
Ideal for construction materials, palletised loads and general cargo – with easy loading and
offloading.
Panel Vans & Box Trucks
Secure, weatherproof transport for furniture, electronics and sensitive goods.
Refrigerated & Tail-Lift Trucks
Temperature-controlled loads and convenient lifting for retail, food service and medical products.
Crane Trucks, Truck Tractors & Superlinks
Heavy-duty options for machinery, bulk cargo and high-volume loads up to 32 tons.
Why Choose Us?
Compliance-Focused, Fleet-Enabled and Future-Ready
We position ourselves as a long-term partner, not just a service provider. Our focus is on protecting your business from compliance risk while keeping your supply chain – and your trucking operations – efficient and predictable.
Key Advantages
Registered tax practitioners and customs brokers
We interpret tax and customs rules correctly, reducing errors, penalties and delays on your imports
and exports.
End-to-end supply chain + truck hire
We coordinate customs, freight, warehousing and truck hire, giving you a single partner from border
clearance to on-the-road delivery.
Compliance-focused approach
Every decision is guided by local and international regulations, ensuring your shipments move within
the law and with minimal risk.
Personalised, relationship-driven service
We build strong client relationships with direct communication, practical advice and tailored solutions
for each industry and trade lane.
Industry Recognition & Focus
Adapting to new customs regulations
We continuously adjust processes and documentation to comply with updated customs rules and trade agreements.
Implementing digital solutions
We are committed to digital tools that reduce manual work, speed up clearance, integrate with trucking
operations and improve visibility.
Advocating for efficient licensing frameworks
We support reforms for longer licensing periods and more streamlined frameworks, helping to create a
stable, predictable environment for logistics and transport.
What We Do
Clearing, Forwarding, Warehousing, Risk & Truck Hire
Our services cover every key component of international trade and local distribution – from customs and documentation to warehousing, freight and on-the-road truck hire.
Global Freight
Freight Forwarding
- Air Freight: Rapid global transportation
- Sea Freight: Cost-effective ocean shipping
- Land Transport: Reliable road and rail options
- Multimodal transportation planning
Storage & Distribution
Warehousing & Logistics
- Secure storage facilities
- Inventory management systems
- Order fulfillment services
- Specialized storage solutions
- Integrated distribution networks
Documentation
Comprehensive Documentation
- Commercial documents (invoices, packing lists)
- Transport documents (bills of lading, airway bills)
- Regulatory documents (certificates, permits)
- Special documents for hazardous materials
Risk Management
Risk Management Solutions
- Cargo insurance options
- “All risks” coverage available
- Claims assistance
- Loss prevention advice
Project Cargo
Project Cargo Specialisation
- Oversized load handling
- Heavy lift equipment
- Route surveys and planning
- Special permits acquisition
- Site delivery coordination
Transport & Fleet
Clearing Shipment Truck Hire
- Drop-side, curtain-side & panel van trucks
- Refrigerated trucks & tail-lift units
- Crane trucks, truck tractors & superlinks
- Short-term, project-based and longer-term hire
- Driver and crew available on request