Guangdong: Guangzhou (wholesale markets), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (textiles), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (machinery).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (auto parts).

West China: Chengdu (electronics), Chongqing (appliances).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet Botswana’s import standards, including compliance with the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) regulations and Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) Customs requirements.

Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the transit across the Indian Ocean, South African ports, or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, medical equipment) with rugged, moisture-resistant and shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., mining machinery, agricultural tools) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea, land, or air.

Durban Port (South Africa): The main gateway for Botswana imports, with transit times averaging 38–43 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. From Durban, goods are transported via road or rail to Gaborone, Francistown, and other Botswana cities, supporting sectors like mining, agriculture, and construction.

Port of Walvis Bay (Namibia): An alternative route for western Botswana, with transit times of 40–45 days, ideal for shipments to Maun and the Okavango Delta region.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers, inspect goods, and prepare them for collection.

FOB Guangzhou: We deliver goods to Guangzhou port or airport, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel or aircraft—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to Botswana.

CIF Botswana: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Durban Port (for onward transport), Port of Walvis Bay (for onward transport), Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, or Francistown Airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Gaborone, Francistown, Maun).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreements).

Botswana Import Requirements:

Mining Equipment to Francistown: A mining company in Francistown sourced 400+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Ningbo, Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Yiwu), including drilling machinery, crushers, and safety gear. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 5 days, shipped via CIF terms to Durban Port in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to their mine site. The shipment arrived in 41 days, saving 34% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Agricultural Machinery to Gaborone: A farming cooperative in Gaborone needed tractors from Shandong, irrigation systems from Zhejiang, and cattle feed processing equipment from Guangdong. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Durban Port in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their farms. The shipment cleared BURS in 2.5 days, arriving 40 days after pickup—meeting the planting season deadline.

Urgent Medical Supplies to Maun: A healthcare NGO required vaccines from Beijing and medical kits from Shenzhen for rural clinics in Maun. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated overland delivery to Maun. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 11 days—critical for their immunization campaign.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Botswana’s mining and agricultural sectors.

SADC Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of Southern African Development Community (SADC) regulations, ensuring clients maximize tariff savings and streamline cross-border transport.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines, airlines, and local transporters, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major Botswana cities, including remote mining regions.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit to Botswana via complex regional routes.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Botswana Pula (BWP), South African Rand (ZAR), US Dollar (USD), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

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Email: sales8@blshipping.com

Website: www.blshipping.com

Office: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China (Post Code: 510555)