Bonded Warehouse Management
Course Overview
This one-day virtual programme covers the management and operation of bonded warehouses in South Africa and the broader African context. Bonded warehouses provide importers and traders with the ability to defer duty payments, store goods in transit, and manage cash flow more effectively.
Participants will learn about the different types of bonded facilities, SARS licensing requirements, operational procedures, record-keeping obligations, and the customs controls that govern bonded warehouse operations. The programme also covers the strategic use of bonded storage for duty deferral, re-export, and transit trade.
Designed for warehouse operators, customs-licensed warehouse managers, and importers considering bonded storage as part of their trade logistics strategy.
Who Should Attend
- Bonded warehouse operators and managers
- Importers considering bonded storage for duty management
- Customs brokers managing bonded warehouse clearances
- Logistics professionals providing warehousing solutions to importers
- Trade compliance officers overseeing bonded storage operations
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the different types of bonded warehouses and their specific purposes
- Navigate the SARS licensing and compliance requirements for bonded facilities
- Manage bonded warehouse operations including receipt, storage, and clearance
- Utilise bonded storage strategically for duty deferral and cash flow management
- Maintain the records and controls required by customs for bonded operations
Course Modules
Bonded Warehouse Types & Licensing
Types of bonded facilities, SARS licensing process, compliance requirements, and the regulatory framework governing bonded storage.
Operations & Customs Controls
Receipt procedures, storage management, stock movement controls, clearance processes, and customs audit requirements.
Strategic Use of Bonded Storage
Duty deferral strategies, re-export benefits, transit trade opportunities, and cash flow optimisation through bonded warehousing.
Course Details
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