The South African Revenue Service Sars is rolling out a new digital declaration system for foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa from June 1, which is expected to ease border congestion for commercial operators.
Shipping and logistics legal expert Erasmus Theron, a partner at Shepstone Wylie, told Freight News the move could reduce border congestion if it was properly communicated. The initiative is aimed at simplifying compliance and improving efficiencies at the border. As such, it is expected to ease congestion.
From June 1, Sars will require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on the Sars Traveller Management System TMS prior to them entering or leaving South Africa.
