Sourcing, air and sea freight, customs clearance, and delivery, from suppliers in China to every part of Southern Africa.
We ship from China to all parts of Southern Africa. Here are estimated transit times for our main routes.
| Destination | Air freight | Sea freight |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 5–10 daysJohannesburg (JNB) | 20–35 daysDurban / Cape Town |
| Zambia | 7–14 daysLusaka (LUN) | 25–40 daysvia Dar es Salaam / Durban |
| Zimbabwe | 7–14 daysHarare (HRE) | 25–40 daysvia Durban / Beira |
Shipping to Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi, or another Southern African country? Ask us for the route and transit time to your destination. Times are estimates; customs clearance and final delivery are additional.
The most economical option for larger orders: a full container (20ft, 40ft, or 40ft high cube) or shared space in a consolidated container. Landlocked countries are served through ports such as Durban, Beira, and Dar es Salaam, with goods continuing overland.
The fastest option for urgent or high-value goods, typically 5–14 days to main airports such as Johannesburg, Harare, and Lusaka. Available door to airport or door to door.
Our core focus is building materials for contractors and home builders. We also source and ship electronics, machinery, textiles, consumer goods, and industrial equipment, as well as vehicles such as trucks and tractors. If we do not already work with a supplier for what you need, we will find one for you in China.
Already have your own shipping agent? We can also source on its own: we find the suppliers and negotiate prices, and you arrange the shipping.
We prepare all customs documentation before your shipment arrives, so your goods clear without avoidable delays. Import duties and taxes are set by each country’s customs authority when goods enter, so any figures we give before shipment are estimates. For some goods, such as vehicles, customs requires documents in your own name.
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We ship from China to all parts of Southern Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. For other countries, contact us for the route and transit time.
Air freight typically takes 5–14 days and sea freight 20–40 days port to port, depending on the destination. Customs clearance and final delivery are additional.
Sea shipments arrive at a nearby port such as Durban, Beira, or Dar es Salaam and continue overland to the destination country.
Yes. We prepare all customs documentation before your shipment arrives. Duties and taxes are set by the destination country’s customs authority when goods enter.
Payment is made in three stages: 30% when you place your order, 50% once your goods are loaded and the shipment departs, and the final 20% when the shipment is cleared through customs.