Medical and project equipment
Hospital equipment, generators and project cargo for clients and contractors in Mozambique.
What we move to and from Mozambique
The N4 Maputo Corridor is one of the busiest freight routes in the region. We handle South African exports into Mozambique, Mozambican imports routed through South African ports, and cargo moving via the Port of Maputo.
Mining and energy supplies
Spares, consumables and equipment for mining, gas and construction projects.
FMCG and building materials
Palletised retail stock, building materials and general cargo.
Port of Maputo cargo
Containers landed at Maputo for South African importers, cleared and trucked inland.
Routes, border posts and transit times
| Route | Main border post | Indicative transit |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng – Maputo | Lebombo / Ressano Garcia | 1–3 days |
| Gauteng – Beira | Lebombo or via Zimbabwe | 4–7 days |
| Maputo port – Gauteng | Ressano Garcia / Lebombo | 1–3 days |
Transit times are indicative door to door for full loads and depend on border queues, documents being ready and the receiver's clearing agent. Peak periods add time.
Documents and customs at the border
Mozambique has its own customs authority and rules. Goods must be cleared out of South Africa and into Mozambique, and the importer needs a Mozambican clearing agent and tax number (NUIT).
Commercial invoice and packing list
Must match the cargo exactly; errors are the main cause of border delays.
SADC certificate of origin
Goods made in South Africa may qualify for SADC trade protocol preference with the correct certificate.
Importer details
Consignee NUIT and Mozambican clearing agent details are needed before the truck leaves.
How a cross-border load runs
- Quote and planning. Send the commodity, weight, dimensions, collection and delivery points. We quote full load (FTL) or part load and confirm the documents needed.
- Export clearance in South Africa. As a SARS-licensed clearing agent we lodge the export entry and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and any certificate of origin.
- Loading and tracking. The truck is loaded, sealed where required and tracked to the border.
- Border and import clearance. We coordinate with the clearing agent at destination so the import entry is ready when the truck arrives, cutting border time.
- Delivery and proof. Delivery to the consignee with signed proof of delivery returned to you.
Mozambique road freight FAQs
How long does a truck take from Johannesburg to Maputo?
Usually 1 to 3 days door to door, depending on border queues at Lebombo and how quickly the import entry is processed.
Do you clear customs on the Mozambique side?
We clear the export in South Africa ourselves and coordinate with a Mozambican clearing agent for the import side, so both entries are ready before the truck arrives.
Can you quote DDP into Mozambique?
We can quote door to door including Mozambican duties and taxes on request, subject to the importer's registration details.
Do you move cargo landed at Maputo port?
Yes. We can arrange clearance and trucking of containers landed at Maputo to Gauteng.