CUSTOMS CLEARING – NAMIBIA
Trade Ocean facilitates quick and efficient customs clearance of import cargo arriving via sea, air and road freight, as well as providing cross-border solutions into Southern Africa. Thanks to our digital EDI systems, we are able to expedite all customs documentation procedures.
Our Customs Clearance Team are experienced in the interpretation of the Customs Act and tariffs codes, minimizing associated risks for our clients.
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Customs Clearing services in Walvis Bay include:
- Abnormal Loads – project cargo, construction vehicles etc
- Spare Parts for vessels
- Bulk Commodities – lithium ore, salt etc.
- Dangerous Goods and Explosives – Chemicals, Ammonium Nitrate, etc.
- General Cargo – containerised and break bulk
- Reefer Cargo – fish, meat, chicken etc.
- Vehicles & Trucks
- Supply chain Mangement (warehousing, inventory control, cross border deliveries)
- And many more …
IMPORT AND EXPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS AND EXPLOSIVES
There are extensive customs regulations and laws surrounding dangerous goods shipping, which is why the process should be entrusted to a professional handling company with a proven track record of shipping support for hazardous goods. At Trade Ocean, we offer dangerous goods shipping services via air, sea and road freight. Trade Ocean’s office is strategically positioned in Walvis Bay, providing easy access to the authorities where documentation for the declaration and transport of dangerous goods needs to be lodged.
The port of Walvis Bay recently granted permission to allow max. 5000 tons Break Bulk Class 1 to be discharged. There is currently an approved registered storage facility to stage such cargo prior to distribution locally and cross-border.
IMPORT AND EXPORT OF VEHICLES AND VEHICLE CLEARING
Trade Ocean Namibia specialises in vehicle clearance for private, industrial and specialised vehicles and trucks in and out of Namibia, and its neighbouring countries Zambia, Botswana, Angola, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Trade Ocean Namibia takes care of all related services, including temporary road permits, driver assistance, clearance documents in Namibia and at its surrounding borders.
Documentation requirements:
Commercial Invoice & Packing List; Vehicle Registration; Bill of lading, seawaybill or telex release.
CROSS BORDER CUSTOMS CLEARING
Trade Ocean Walvis Bay is ideally positioned to provide world class customs clearing and freight forwarding from the Americas, Asia and Europe into Southern Africa. The dedicated in-house Trade Ocean Customs Clearing and Freight Forwarding Division offers our clients unparalleled value for money
Our company is experienced in cross border customs clearing of import cargo and goods exported to neighbouring countries in the Southern and Central Africa regions: South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia.
Transit Times from Walvis Bay:
- Trans Kalahari Corridor: 2 days
- WVB-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor: 6 days
- Trans Cunene Corridor: 4 – 5 days
- Trans Oranje Corridor: 2 days
