Family-owned since 1988. Trusted by importers, exporters, and supply chains across South Africa and beyond.
As an independent, family-owned business built on three decades of freight experience, we treat every shipment as if it carries our name. Because it does.
Our team holds deep, current knowledge of international trade law and SARS requirements — so your cargo clears cleanly, every time. No surprises. No detentions. Just expertise at work.
We go the extra mile to find the sharpest rates in the market — without sacrificing service standards. The best price and the best service aren't a trade-off at Airwaves. They're both expected.
No two shipments are the same. We understand every cargo has its own pressures, timelines, and complexity — and we flex to meet them without missing a beat. That's not a promise. It's our track record.
Airwaves (Pty) Ltd is a global clearing & forwarding company — we will move your goods from end to end. An efficient, family-owned business since 1988, still owned and led by the de Matos family. Having been in the shipping industry for over 37 years, we understand every shipping requirement. No task is too big to handle or too difficult to manage when creativity is applied to find the best solution.
What started as a family vision has grown into a globally connected forwarding house — with 3 national offices and access to 770 international offices through United Shipping Lines and CLN. Most of our staff have been with Airwaves for over a decade. That continuity means we don't just know the regulations — we know your account, your cargo profile, and the best route before you've even sent the email.
"Building relationships that last forever." — Our Vision Since 1988
FCL, LCL, airfreight, road freight, project cargo, break bulk, out-of-gauge, stevedore supervision, lashing, fumigation — every mode, every complexity, coordinated with precision.
Forward with Confidence
Airwaves have been our forwarding partner for over a decade. Their team's knowledge of regulations and their proactive communication have made complex shipments feel effortless. We wouldn't trust anyone else with our cargo.
We had an urgent project cargo shipment — oversized equipment, tight port windows, three countries involved. Airwaves coordinated everything flawlessly. The de Matos family treats every shipment like it's their own business.
Customs clearance at Durban harbour can be a minefield. Airwaves' team knows every regulation and tariff code. We've never had a detention or unexpected cost. Their expertise saves us real money every month.
From day one they've been transparent, competitive on price, and genuinely helpful. In 37 years they've clearly learned how to actually look after a client — not just move boxes. Our supply chain has never run smoother.
Their network of 500+ agents means we can ship to markets we couldn't access before. Airwaves handles the relationships, the documentation, the tracking — we focus on our business. That's the partnership we needed.
I've worked with several freight forwarders over 20 years. Airwaves is the only one that actually calls you before a problem becomes a crisis. Their people are experienced, their rates are competitive, and their word is their bond.
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