MEMBERSHIP
Join the SAFLA Community
Membership gives you access to advocacy, sector intelligence, networking events, and a growing community of freight forwarding professionals across South Africa.
Sector Representation
Your voice in national transport, trade, and logistics policy discussions — including engagement with SARS, the Department of Transport, and international trade bodies.
Intelligence & Updates
Timely, relevant communication on developments, risks, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities affecting freight forwarding and customs broking.
Training & Development
Access to accredited training programmes, CPD-linked professional development, and learnership opportunities raising standards across the industry.
Ordinary Membership
Your business can apply for Ordinary Membership if it operates in any of the following areas:
Freight forwarding
Customs broking (SARS licensed)
Harbour carrying
Importing or exporting
Warehousing
Logistics services
| Classification | No of Staff | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | 5 or less | R12 000 |
| SMME | 6 – 20 | R24 000 |
| Medium | 21 – 99 | R48 000 |
| Large | 100 – 150 | R96 000 |
| X Large | 151+ | R144 000 |
Associate Membership
Your business can apply for Associate Membership if it is related to or supports any of the following:
Freight forwarding
Customs broking (SARS licensed)
Harbour carrying
Importing or exporting
Warehousing
Logistics services
R12 000 per annum
Affiliate Membership
Your organisation can apply for Affiliate Membership if it is an association or federation (based inside or outside South Africa) whose goals and activities are related to or aligned with:
International freight forwarding
Customs broking
There is no cost for Affiliate Membership
