Mining
Copper, cobalt, chrome, manganese, base metals. Abnormal-load permits arranged across the Copperbelt corridor.
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Reliable road freight, border to door.
Local and cross-border road transport across Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, matched to the cargo, the route and the timeline.
Road freight built around the load, not the lane.
Our Road Transport Solutions support businesses, suppliers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, farmers, mines, contractors, NGOs, government organisations and project teams across Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
From a local delivery to a cross-border movement, we match the cargo, route, vehicle and delivery plan to the actual job, from collection to final delivery.
Plan the movement around what the cargo needs.
Safe, reliable road freight starts with the cargo profile, not a standard vehicle, a fixed lane or a generic handover.
Cargo profile
Understand the load, its dimensions, handling needs and any special requirements.
Route plan
Plan the safest, most practical route to the required loading and delivery points.
Vehicle match
Match the right vehicle, trailer and equipment to the cargo and conditions.
Final handover
Deliver to the real final stop, from warehouse or border to site, farm, mine or customer.
Connected to the places cargo actually needs to go.
Road transport connects ports, borders, warehouses, farms, mines, factories, retail points, project sites and final delivery locations.
Wide cargo scope
From parcels and pallets to oversized, temperature-sensitive, bulk and project cargo.
Border and corridor expertise
Local and cross-border movement across key Southern Africa routes.
End-to-end connectivity
Links with warehousing, courier, cold chain, customs and final delivery.
Reliable and accountable
Clear communication, secure handling and dependable delivery plans.
Agriculture
Maize, sugar, tea, citrus, dairy. Refrigerated and ambient loads, planned to keep markets stocked.
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Construction
Structural steel, cement, prefab beams, scaffold, delivered across borders and rough terrain to active sites.
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Industrial Manufacturing
Raw materials in, finished machinery out. The industrial backbone, moved on road across the region.
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Chemicals & Fertilisers
Mining reagents, industrial chemicals, urea, NPK fertiliser, moved with the documentation and packaging they require.
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Cold Chain
Temperature-controlled freight for vaccines, produce, food and pharma, monitored from collection to delivery.
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Retail & Fashion
Distribution-centre-to-store replenishment for chain retailers, with border paperwork prepared before the truck leaves.
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Healthcare & Pharma
Medicines, vaccines, lab samples and medical equipment, handled to each consignment's requirements.
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Outbound agricultural trade in Zimbabwe: export routes and trailer planning
Outbound agricultural trade connects Zimbabwe’s farmers, processors, exporters and agribusinesses to regional and international markets.
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Inbound agricultural trade in Zimbabwe: routes, cargo solutions and trailer planning
Inbound agricultural trade is a major part of Zimbabwe's farming and food supply chain, every season, agricultural cargo moves into Zimbabwe from regional suppliers, ports, manufacturers and neighbouring…
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Regional agriculture solutions in Zimbabwe: cross-border transport and distribution
Regional agriculture is becoming more important across Southern Africa, farmers, processors, traders, exporters, input suppliers and development projects all depend on reliable movement of agricultural cargo between Zimbabwe…
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Our services
Local, cross-border, door-to-door and specialised road movement.
Local Road Transport
Cargo movement within Zimbabwe between warehouses, farms, mines, factories, shops, offices, schools, hospitals, project sites and customer locations.
Cross-Border Road Freight
Road freight between Zimbabwe and South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi and other SADC markets, subject to cargo type, route, documents and border requirements.
Door-to-Door Delivery
From supplier, warehouse, port, border or depot to the final delivery point: businesses, farms, mines, factories, retail outlets, homes, institutions and project sites.
Container Road Transport
Containerised cargo moving between ports, borders, warehouses, factories, dry ports, depots and final delivery points.
Bulk Cargo Movement
Loose or bulk cargo such as aggregates, sand, gravel, coal, ore, grain, fertilizer, construction materials and rubble.
Heavy and Oversized Cargo
Machinery, mining and construction equipment, transformers, generators, abnormal loads and oversized cargo requiring special road planning.
Cold Chain Road Transport
Temperature-sensitive cargo: medicines, vaccines, fresh produce, dairy, meat, seafood, flowers, chilled beverages and frozen foods.
Value added services
Services that support your road freight, from the border to the load itself.
Customs Clearance
Hassle-free border clearing. RIB and import/export documentation prepared to reduce delays at busy posts.
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Comprehensive Goods-in-Transit cover to protect your shipment against unforeseen risks in transit.
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Professional crating and palletising. Goods packed to withstand long-haul transport and rough roads.
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The core, regional and local routes we plan road freight on.
- Core lanesBeitbridge to South Africa · Beira Corridor · North–South Corridor
- RegionalPlumtree to Botswana · Nyamapanda to Tete and Malawi
- LocalZimbabwe local routes
Vehicles and trailer options
Matched to cargo type, route and handling requirements.
Tautliner Interlink
Built for faster loading. 37,000 kg payload.
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Refrigerated Trailer
Built for cold-chain control. 30 pallets primary configuration.
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Lowbed Trailer
Built for abnormal loads. 55,000 kg maximum payload.
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From everyday parcels to abnormal loads.
General Cargo
- Parcels, cartons and pallets
- Containers and packaged goods
- Retail stock and e-commerce orders
- Documents and business deliveries
Industrial Cargo
- Machinery and spare parts
- Steel and pipes
- Chemicals and fertilizers
- Factory materials and manufacturing inputs
- Import and export cargo
Agriculture Cargo
- Maize, tobacco, cotton and soya beans
- Fresh produce
- Fertilizer and seed
- Farm machinery and irrigation equipment
- Animal feed and packaged goods
Mining and Construction
- Ore, coal, chrome and aggregates
- Sand, gravel, cement and bricks
- Machinery and mining equipment
- Construction equipment and project cargo
Sensitive and Special Cargo
- Medicines, vaccines and diagnostics
- Technology and high-value goods
- Cold-chain products and fragile items
- Oversized cargo and abnormal loads
Frequently asked questions
What is road transport?
Road transport is the movement of cargo by trucks, trailers, vans or other road vehicles between loading and delivery points. It can support local, cross-border, port-linked and door-to-door cargo movement.
Do you support local road transport in Zimbabwe?
Yes. We support cargo movement within Zimbabwe between warehouses, suppliers, farms, mines, factories, shops, offices, schools, hospitals, project sites and customer locations.
Do you support cross-border road freight?
Yes. We support cross-border road freight between Zimbabwe and regional markets such as South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi and other SADC countries, depending on cargo type, route and documentation.
Which routes do you support?
Common routes include Beitbridge to South Africa, the Beira Corridor, the North–South Corridor, Plumtree to Botswana, Nyamapanda to Tete and Malawi, and Zimbabwe local routes.
What cargo can move by road?
Road transport can support parcels, pallets, containers, machinery, bulk cargo, agricultural products, mining cargo, construction materials, industrial goods, chemicals, fertilizers, healthcare cargo, cold-chain goods, retail stock and project cargo.
Which trailer is best for palletised cargo?
Sliding curtain trailers or enclosed vehicles are commonly used for palletised cargo because they provide protection and allow efficient loading and unloading.
Which trailer is best for bulk materials?
Tipper trailers or side tipper trailers are commonly used for loose bulk cargo such as sand, gravel, aggregates, ore, coal, chrome, rubble, soil and grain.
Which trailer is best for heavy machinery?
Lowbed trailers are commonly used for heavy or oversized machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, crushers, transformers and generators.
Which trailer is best for temperature-sensitive cargo?
Refrigerated trucks, freezer trailers or reefer containers may be used, depending on whether the cargo requires chilled, frozen or temperature-controlled movement.
Can road transport be combined with warehousing?
Yes. Road transport can be combined with warehousing, storage, cross-docking, consolidation, repacking, relabelling, cold storage and final delivery. See Warehousing.
Can road transport support project cargo?
Yes. Project cargo such as mining machinery, construction equipment, renewable energy components, transformers, generators and oversized cargo can be moved by road with proper planning. See Project Cargo.
What information is needed for a road transport quote?
Useful details include cargo type, quantity, weight, dimensions, packaging, loading point, delivery point, route, required delivery date, loading method, unloading method and any special handling requirements. Contact us.