Logistics — Walvis Bay
Coal export via Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is the alternative deep-water gateway for Zimbabwean coal, favoured when Durban and Beira are congested or when the cargo is Atlantic-bound for West Africa, Europe or the Americas.
The Trans-Kalahari corridor is longer but uncongested and highly predictable, which matters for laycan-sensitive shipments.
Routing
Hwange through Kazungula or Plumtree into Botswana, across the Trans-Kalahari to Walvis Bay — typically 10–16 days with bonded transit throughout.
When Walvis Bay beats Durban
Atlantic-bound destinations, congested laycans at Durban, or shipments where predictability matters more than the lowest road rate.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Walvis Bay more expensive than Durban?
- Road cost per tonne is usually higher, but for Atlantic-bound cargo the sea leg is shorter and total landed cost can be lower. We quote both.
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