Your cargo into SADC, cleared by one licensed agent.
From Walvis Bay into Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, Botswana and Angola. All cargo types. One NamRA licensed agent. Full ASYCUDA access.
3–5 days
Typical port clearance
5 corridors
Into SADC interior
All cargo types
Reefer to project cargo
Why freight principals choose Walvis Bay
3–5 days
Port clearance turnaround
Typical clearance for complete, correctly documented shipments — ASYCUDA pre-clearance submitted before your vessel arrives to keep it moving.
Duty-free
Transit under customs bond
Cargo moves through Namibia without attracting import duties. No VAT, no import tariffs — just a transit bond that travels with your shipment.
5 corridors
Direct road access into SADC
Trans-Caprivi and Trans-Kalahari highways connect Walvis Bay directly to Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, Botswana and Angola.
All cargo
Every commodity class cleared
Reefer, dangerous goods, mining equipment, project cargo, vehicles. One NamRA licensed agent handles everything.
Five corridors. One point of entry.
WalvisLink corridor network — Walvis Bay to SADC interior
Zambia
- Route
- Walvis Bay → Trans-Caprivi Highway → Zambia
- Key cities
- Lusaka, Kitwe, Livingstone, Ndola
- Border
- Katima Mulilo / Kazungula
- Transit time
- 3–5 days by road
- Best for
- Copper mining inputs, frozen foods, general cargo
Zimbabwe
- Route
- Walvis Bay → Trans-Kalahari → Botswana → Zimbabwe
- Key cities
- Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare
- Border
- Plumtree / Forbes
- Transit time
- 4–6 days by road
- Best for
- Manufacturing inputs, food products, vehicles
DRC (Lubumbashi)
- Route
- Walvis Bay → Trans-Caprivi → Zambia → DRC
- Key cities
- Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, Likasi
- Border
- Kasumbalesa
- Transit time
- 5–7 days by road
- Best for
- Mining equipment, frozen protein, project cargo
Botswana
- Route
- Walvis Bay → Trans-Kalahari Highway → Botswana
- Key cities
- Gaborone, Francistown, Maun
- Border
- Buitepos / Mamuno
- Transit time
- 1–2 days by road
- Best for
- All cargo types, fastest SADC corridor from Walvis Bay
Angola
- Route
- Walvis Bay → B1 North → Angola
- Key cities
- Luanda, Lobito, Benguela, Menongue
- Border
- Oshikango / Santa Clara
- Transit time
- 2–3 days by road
- Best for
- Construction materials, vehicles, general cargo
All transit movements are handled under Namibian customs bond. No import duties are payable in Namibia. Your cargo moves through — not into — Namibia.
Understanding the SADC Transit Bond
When cargo transits through Namibia to a landlocked destination — whether Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, DRC or Angola — NamRA requires a transit bond. The bond covers the full customs duties that would be payable on the goods if they were imported into Namibia. This is NamRA's financial guarantee that the goods will actually reach the declared destination and not be diverted for sale in Namibia without import duties being paid.
The bond is not a cost you lose. The transit declaration is the T1 document, and it is discharged at the point of exit: at the Namibian border where the cargo leaves the country, customs officers verify the goods against the accompanying documents and acquit the T1. Once that acquittal is complete, the bond guarantee amount is credited back to your bond. WalvisLink manages the full process — assessment, lodgement, movement under bond, and the exit acquittal that releases your security.
Why this matters to you as a shipper
If your clearing agent doesn't properly manage the transit bond, your cargo can be held at the border — or worse, you face a bond call (a financial penalty) if the destination confirmation isn't properly filed. This is why SADC transit work requires an experienced agent — it is not the same as standard import clearance.
Every cargo type. One licensed agent.
WalvisLink holds full NamRA clearance authority for all commodity classes moving through Walvis Bay.
Reefer & Temperature-Controlled
Full cold chain documentation management. Veterinary certificate verification, phytosanitary compliance, and reefer container release coordination.
Examples: Frozen poultry, fish products, dairy, frozen vegetables
Dry Container & Break Bulk
Standard import, export and transit clearance for containerised and break-bulk cargo. ASYCUDA submission within 24 hours of document receipt.
Examples: Consumer goods, textiles, building materials, food products
Dangerous Goods & Petroleum
Licensed handling of DG cargo including petroleum products, chemicals, and industrial gases. Full IMDG compliance and NamRA permit coordination.
Examples: Diesel, lubricants, industrial chemicals, LPG
Mining & Heavy Equipment
Specialised clearance for mining machinery, drilling equipment, and industrial plant. Coordinates with Ministry of Mines for permit requirements.
Examples: Excavators, haul trucks, processing equipment, spare parts
Vehicles & Rolling Stock
Import, export and transit clearance for all vehicle types. Homologation documentation and roadworthiness certificate coordination for SADC destinations.
Examples: Commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, trailers, buses
Oversized & Project Cargo
End-to-end coordination for out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo. Abnormal load permits, port authority coordination and route surveys.
Examples: Power generation equipment, wind turbines, transformers, modular structures
From vessel arrival to cargo release.
Typically 3–5 working days for complete, correctly documented shipments. Incomplete documentation is the most common cause of delays — our team reviews your documents before lodgement to catch issues early.
48hrs before arrival
Document submission
You send: Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, health/phytosanitary certificates if applicable.
24hrs before arrival
Pre-clearance
WalvisLink submits ASYCUDA transit entry. Transit bond lodged. NamRA pre-approval obtained.
Day 0
Vessel discharge
Container discharged at Walvis Bay Container Terminal (WBCT). WalvisLink coordinates with port authority for reefer connection if required.
Within the clearance window
Release
NamRA releases cargo under transit bond. Port Authority exit permit issued. Cargo available for collection or inland dispatch.
Day 2–3
Corridor dispatch
Your transporter or ours collects. Transit documentation travels with cargo to destination border. WalvisLink monitors and provides status updates.
48hrs before arrival
Document submission
You send: Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, health/phytosanitary certificates if applicable.
24hrs before arrival
Pre-clearance
WalvisLink submits ASYCUDA transit entry. Transit bond lodged. NamRA pre-approval obtained.
Day 0
Vessel discharge
Container discharged at Walvis Bay Container Terminal (WBCT). WalvisLink coordinates with port authority for reefer connection if required.
Within the clearance window
Release
NamRA releases cargo under transit bond. Port Authority exit permit issued. Cargo available for collection or inland dispatch.
Day 2–3
Corridor dispatch
Your transporter or ours collects. Transit documentation travels with cargo to destination border. WalvisLink monitors and provides status updates.
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NamRA Licensed
Full customs authority under Namibian Revenue Agency
ASYCUDA Certified
Direct electronic submission to Namibia customs system
24/7 Monitoring
Shipment status updates from port to destination