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 Mozambique’s import standards, including compliance with the Instituto Mozambicano de Normalização (INNOQ) regulations and Mozambique Customs (ADM) 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 or via air routes.

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

Port of Maputo: The country’s busiest port, handling over 70% of Mozambique’s imports, with transit times averaging 32–37 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Maputo, Matola, and southern regions, with connections to Eswatini and South Africa.

Port of Beira: A major port in central Mozambique, transit times of 34–39 days, ideal for cargo destined for Sofala, Manica, and landlocked Zimbabwe.

Port of Nacala: A deep-water port in the north, transit times of 36–41 days, serving Nampula, Cabo Delgado, and Malawi.

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 Mozambique.

CIF Mozambique: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to your chosen Mozambican port or airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Maputo, Beira, Nampula).

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

Mozambican Import Requirements:

Agricultural Machinery to Nampula: A farming cooperative in Nampula sourced 320+ items from 5 Chinese cities (Ningbo, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Changsha, Yiwu), including tractors, irrigation systems, and crop processing tools. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 5 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Nacala in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to Nampula. The shipment arrived in 38 days, saving 32% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Construction Materials to Beira: A construction firm in Beira needed steel structures from Shanghai, cement from Shandong, and roofing materials from Foshan for a school reconstruction project. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Beira in an LCL container, and arranged inland transport to the site. The shipment cleared Mozambique Customs in 2 days, arriving 39 days after pickup—meeting the project’s phase deadline.

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

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

SADC Logistics Knowledge: Deep understanding of Southern African Development Community (SADC) trade routes and regulations, ensuring seamless transport through regional ports and inland corridors.

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

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for complex multi-modal transit to Mozambique.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Mozambican Metical (MZN), South African Rand (ZAR), US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

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