The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has proudly overseen the transport of a massive 50-meter oxygen plant container to Solwezi, the capital of Zambia’s mineral-rich North-Western Province.
Traveling along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor, the specialized 63-meter truck carrying the 171-ton plant traversed approximately 2,900 kilometers.
The oxygen plant was sourced from Malaysia and shipped through Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay, a vital logistics hub for Southern Africa.
The port serves as a primary entry point for goods destined for landlocked countries, including Zambia, providing a faster and more efficient alternative for large imports.
Using the Port of Walvis Bay underscores the port’s strategic role in supporting regional trade and transportation.
From there, the oversized container continued its journey through Namibia, crossing various checkpoints en route to Zambia’s key mining district in Solwezi.
Transporting such a large piece of equipment is a highly specialized task requiring meticulous planning, coordination, and strict adherence to safety protocols.
WBCG, in collaboration with transport companies and governmental agencies, spearheaded this complex logistical effort, using a specially built 63-meter truck designed for oversized cargo.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and safety features, the truck ensured the safe, controlled movement of the heavy load across international borders.
WBCG emphasizes the significance of the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor as a critical Southern African trade route, connecting the Port of Walvis Bay to Zambia, the DRC, and other landlocked nations.
This corridor provides exporters and importers a strategic advantage, as it is shorter than alternative routes and well-suited for handling large and heavy cargo.
The successful delivery of the oxygen plant further strengthens the corridor’s reputation as a premier route for regional trade and investment.
The oxygen plant is destined for a prominent mining company in Solwezi. Rich in mineral resources, primarily copper, North-Western Province relies on such infrastructure to boost mining efficiency and sustainability. Oxygen is crucial in mining processes like smelting, which helps extract valuable metals from ores.
WBCG has expressed satisfaction with the project’s progress, noting the strong cooperation between all parties involved in the logistics chain.
“The group remains dedicated to exceptional client service and ensuring the Walvis Bay Corridor remains the preferred route in the region for goods transportation.”
This successful transport of the oxygen plant highlights the critical role of the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor in regional trade and investment and underscores WBCG’s commitment to facilitating specialized cargo movement, supporting both mining and logistical growth in Southern Africa.
