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 Zambia’s import standards, including compliance with the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) regulations and Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) requirements.

Group items by type to optimize container space, reducing shipping costs for the long-haul transit across the Indian Ocean and through regional African ports.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, medical equipment) with shock-resistant and waterproof materials, and secure heavy items (e.g., mining machinery, agricultural tools) to withstand maritime transport and Zambia’s inland road conditions.

Port of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania): A primary route via the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) or road transport, with total transit times averaging 35–40 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen (including container shipping to Dar es Salaam and inland delivery to Lusaka).

Port of Durban (South Africa): An alternative route with overland transport to Zambia, transit times of 40–45 days from Guangzhou (container shipping to Durban plus cross-border delivery).

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, handle export clearance, and load onto the container vessel—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to Zambia.

CIF Zambia (via regional ports): We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Dar es Salaam or Port of Durban, including container shipping—you handle import clearance, regional transport, and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff assessments).

Zambian Import Requirements:

Mining Equipment to Kitwe: A copper mining company in Kitwe sourced 300+ items from 5 Chinese cities (Ningbo, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan), including drilling machinery, safety gear, and electrical components. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 5 days, shipped via FOB terms in a 40ft container to Port of Dar es Salaam, and coordinated TAZARA rail transport to Kitwe. The shipment arrived in 37 days, saving 34% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Agricultural Supplies to Lusaka: An agricultural cooperative in Lusaka needed tractors from Changsha, fertilizers from Shandong, and irrigation systems from Guangzhou. We consolidated the goods, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Durban in an LCL container, and arranged road transport to Lusaka. The shipment cleared ZRA in 2 days, arriving 42 days after pickup—meeting the planting season deadline.

Urgent Medical Kits to Ndola: A humanitarian organization required medical kits from Yiwu and diagnostic equipment from Shenzhen for rural clinics in Ndola. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Lusaka Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 11 days—critical for addressing healthcare gaps.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes container loading for long-haul shipments, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Zambia’s landlocked geography.

Regional Logistics Network: Trusted partnerships for seamless transport from regional ports to Zambia’s major cities, including TAZARA rail and road networks.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines and airlines, we ensure reliable container shipping and air cargo with consistent scheduling.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for long-distance transit to Zambia.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Zambian Kwacha (ZMW), USD, EUR, and 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)