We Handle the Complexity of Industrial Imports
So Your Operations Don't Pay the Price
Machinery, equipment, raw components — industrial imports
come with more permit requirements, stricter classifications,
and higher duty exposure than almost any other category.
We know the process inside out so you don't have to.
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50+
Years of combined industry experience
127
Countries we actively move cargo through
10250+
Successful shipments delivered
Custom-made solutions with end-to-end expertise
Our expert transportation services leverage a robust network of carriers and advanced real-time tracking technology to ensure the efficient and secure transfer of heavy equipment, raw materials, and finished products.
Every network matters
We help you cut overhead costs by eliminating unnecessary rush shipping fees, speeding up processes, and improving issue management. A finished product requires many components, creating significant pressure to source and transport raw materials and finished goods from various locations worldwide. In today's disruption-prone environment, relying on a fragmented supply chain with multiple vendors is a risky approach.
Your machinery sits at port while your production line stands still
Industrial equipment held at South African ports has a direct cost to
your output. Most delays aren't caused by shipping , they're
caused by documentation that wasn't prepared before the cargo arrived. We prepare everything in advance.
Make informed business decisions
We provide valuable data on your supply chain performance, enabling you to make informed decisions for greater effectiveness and efficiency. Count on us to deliver seamless logistics solutions that enhance your industrial business operations.
Leading logistics provider for industries.
As a leading provider of Chemical, Steel, Glass, Paper, Plastics and dangerous goods Logistics services, AK Consulting brings the utmost focus on safety and compliance, whilst providing complete solutions for the industrial industry.
Partnering with us gives you access to the combined resources of the divisions within the internationally renowned Toll Group, which help to optimise efficiencies across your supply chain.
Why Industrial Importers Choose AK Consulting
While your shipment is still at sea, we've already classified
your goods, lodged your documentation, and flagged any permit
requirements, so nothing holds your cargo up at port.
Machinery, components, and equipment carry some of the most
complex HS codes in the SA tariff book. We get the
classification right the first time, protecting your margins
and keeping SARS off your back.
Freight forwarding and customs clearance under one roof means
no handoff gaps, no miscommunication between agents, and one
person accountable for your entire shipment from origin to your facility.