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 Eswatini’s import standards, including compliance with the Eswatini Standards Authority (ESSA) regulations and Eswatini Revenue Authority (SRA) 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 supplies) with rugged, moisture-resistant and shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., agricultural machinery, construction equipment) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea, land, or air.

Durban Port (South Africa): The main gateway for Eswatini imports, with transit times averaging 35–40 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. From Durban, goods are transported via road to Mbabane, Manzini, and other Eswatini cities, supporting sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and retail.

Maputo Port (Mozambique): An alternative route for southern Eswatini, with transit times of 37–42 days, ideal for shipments to Siteki and Lubombo 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 Eswatini.

CIF Eswatini: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Durban Port, Maputo Port, or King Mswati III International Airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Mbabane, Manzini, Nhlangano).

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

Eswatini Import Requirements:

Agricultural Equipment to Manzini: A farming cooperative in Manzini sourced 280+ items from 4 Chinese cities (Ningbo, Shandong, Guangzhou, Yiwu), including tractors, irrigation systems, and sugarcane processing tools. 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 Manzini. The shipment arrived in 38 days, saving 30% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Textiles & Apparel to Mbabane: A retail chain in Mbabane needed fabrics from Shanghai, ready-to-wear clothing from Guangzhou, and accessories from Yiwu. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Durban Port in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their stores. The shipment cleared SRA in 2 days, arriving 39 days after pickup—meeting their seasonal stock deadline.

Urgent Medical Supplies to Nhlangano: A healthcare clinic required vaccines from Beijing and medical equipment from Shenzhen for rural health centers in Nhlangano. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to King Mswati III International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 11 days—critical for their public health program.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Eswatini’s agricultural and retail 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 Eswatini towns, including remote rural areas.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit to Eswatini via South African or Mozambican routes.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Swazi Lilangeni (SZL), 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)