Integrated logistics, customs and transit
Eight lines of service, coordinated by one team, for cargo entering, leaving or crossing Angola.
Commercial port of Namibe
Customs brokerage and clearance
Our licensed customs brokers prepare, lodge and follow every declaration until your goods are released.
Typical clients: Importers, exporters, contractors and public bodies
Import and export
Tariff classification, customs valuation, preparation of the declaration, payment of duties and release of the goods at port, airport or border.
Customs transit
Movement of goods under customs control through Angola to a neighbouring country, with guarantees and seals managed from entry to exit.
Temporary admission
Equipment brought in for a project and re-exported afterwards, with duties suspended under the temporary admission regime.
Re-export
Return or onward shipment of goods already in Angola, with the documents needed to discharge the original import.
Freight forwarding
We book and coordinate international freight by sea, air and land, and combine modes when the destination lies inland.
Typical clients: Traders, distributors and project cargo owners
Sea freight
Full and part container loads into Luanda, Lobito, Namibe, Cabinda and Soyo, with port handling and delivery.
Air freight
Urgent and high-value consignments through Luanda’s international airport, cleared on arrival.
Land freight
Road and rail freight across Angola and to neighbouring countries.
Multimodal
Sea, road and rail combined under one plan and one point of contact.
Cross-border transit
We manage cargo crossing Angola to neighbouring countries, with the documents, guarantees and border formalities each crossing requires.
Typical clients: Importers in the DRC and neighbouring countries who use Angolan ports
Angola–DRC transit
Cargo from Luanda, Lobito and other Angolan ports to Kinshasa, Matadi, Boma, Lubumbashi, Kolwezi and beyond.
Regional transit
Transit operations toward Namibia, Zambia and other neighbouring markets.
Transit documents and guarantees
Transit declarations, customs guarantees and seals managed from entry to exit.
Border formalities
Formalities completed at the border posts on departure from Angola and on arrival.
Road transportation
We move cargo by road from the ports to sites across Angola and over the borders into neighbouring countries.
Typical clients: Importers, industries and project sites inland
Containers
Full containers moved from the port to warehouses, factories and sites.
Conventional cargo
Palletised and break-bulk goods delivered to your premises.
Industrial cargo
Machinery and equipment carried on suitable vehicles and properly secured.
Heavy cargo
Heavy and oversized loads planned with the right trailers, escorts and permits.
Port and terminal operations
At the port we coordinate everything between the vessel’s arrival and the cargo leaving the terminal.
Typical clients: Importers, exporters and project cargo owners
Cargo discharge
Coordination with the terminal and the shipping line for the discharge of your cargo.
Documentation
Port and terminal documents prepared and lodged on time.
Cargo evacuation
Containers and cargo evacuated from the terminal promptly to limit storage charges.
Onward transport
Cargo handed over to road, rail or transit for the next leg.
Project and industrial logistics
Large projects depend on equipment arriving intact and on schedule. We plan those movements from the quay to the site.
Typical clients: Mining companies, contractors and infrastructure developers
Mining
Equipment, spare parts and consumables moved to mine sites in Angola and the DRC.
Construction and infrastructure
Materials and plant delivered to construction sites and major infrastructure works.
Industrial equipment
Machinery and plant components transported from the vessel to the site.
Route surveys and permits
Roads and bridges checked and special permits obtained before oversized loads set off.
Warehousing and supply chain solutions
We store, consolidate and distribute goods for clients who need a steady supply rather than a single shipment.
Typical clients: Companies with recurring imports and remote sites
Cargo handling
Receiving, checking and handling goods on arrival.
Storage
Secure storage until your cargo is needed.
Consolidation
Shipments grouped to reduce costs and simplify transport.
Distribution
Delivery to your sites, branches or customers.
Import and export solutions
We support companies through the whole import or export process, from the supplier abroad to the final customer.
Typical clients: Companies trading between Angola, Africa and international markets
Import solutions
Supplier coordination, shipping, clearance and delivery handled as one operation.
Export solutions
Export documents, inspections and loading at Angolan ports and borders.
Trade documentation
Commercial, transport and customs documents checked before the cargo moves.
One point of contact
One team follows your shipment from origin to destination.
Documents for clearance
Have these ready before your cargo arrives. Use the list to check what you already have.
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The exact list depends on the goods and the customs regime. We confirm the documents your cargo needs.
How a customs clearance runs
The same five steps apply to most imports. We keep you informed at each one.
Documents received
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and any import licences.
Classification and valuation
We assign tariff codes and calculate the duties and taxes due.
Declaration lodged
The declaration is submitted to Angolan customs, part of the Administração Geral Tributária.
Payment and inspection
Duties are paid, and our broker attends any documentary or physical inspection.
Release and delivery
Goods are released and delivered to your site or handed to the next leg of the journey.
Your gateway to Angola and Central Africa
Whether you are importing into Angola, exporting to international markets, moving containers to the DRC or managing a complex industrial project, we provide the local expertise and regional coordination to keep your cargo moving.
30+ years of experience. One trusted logistics partner.
Port of Lobito