China is Mozambique’s second largest trading partner, after South Africa.

We export our know-how acquired in China to Mozambique, offering logistics solutions that are flexible and adjusted to the Mozambican reality. Regardless of your cargo type, or final destination in Mozambique, we offer versatile managements that cover air, land, and sea.

Import into Mozambique

Mozambique implements a licensing system for import and export trade. All companies and individuals engaged in import and export trade must apply for a license from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Mozambique.

Pre-shipment inspections are mandatory for all imports. INTERTEK is the only company designated by Mozambique to conduct pre-shipment inspections on imported products.

Inspection items include quantity, appearance quality, specification inspections, price evaluation, customs code classification, and import tariff calculations in the exporting country.

For goods that pass the inspection, the Mozambican government will pay the inspection fee; if INTERTEK needs to re-arrange the inspection of the goods, the inspection fee will be paid by the exporter.

The tariff rates for imported goods are as follows (based on the CIF price of imported goods): 0% for basic consumer goods (food), 2.5% for raw materials, 5% for capital goods (equipment and machinery), 7.5% for products used for assembly, 20% for consumer goods, and 35% for non-basic and luxury consumer goods.

Mozambique’s trade weighted average tariff rate is 7.1%.

Regardless of whether the goods are duty-free or zero-tariff, the customs will charge a customs service fee of 1% of the value of the goods.

Sea Freight from China to Mozambique

When it comes to shipping goods from China to Mozambique, ocean freight is often the most economical and efficient choice, particularly for large volumes of cargo. This method is ideal for businesses looking to reduce shipping costs while still ensuring that their goods reach their destination reliably.

After discharged at the port, freight can be transit to the final destination by road.

The N1 highway runs through the country from north to south, with a total length of about 2,500 kilometers, connecting the capital Maputo, Beira, Nacala and other major cities and ports. It is the most important highway in Mozambique.

In addition, the N4 highway connecting Maputo to the South African border and the N6 highway connecting the central city of Beira to the Zimbabwean border are the main international logistics channels.

Top Container Ports in Mozambique

Maputo Port is the largest port in Mozambique and one of the famous modern ports in Africa. It has 25 berths and railways connecting to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland.

Beira Port is the second largest port in Mozambique, with 10 berths and railways connecting the port to Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Nacala Port is the third largest port in Mozambique, with 6 berths.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Mozambique

Providing flexible options for different types of goods, you can choose LCL or FCL according to the size of the goods and your budget.

• FCL: A container full of goods is shipped from China exclusively to Mozambique for one customer. Usually, we provide FCL shipping services to Mozambique, using 20-foot containers and 40-foot containers (20GP, 40GP and 40HQ). FCL shipping ensures faster shipping time and reduces handling risks because your goods will not be mixed with other goods.
• LCL: If your shipment does not fill a whole container, we always offer LCL service from China to Mozambique, i.e. sharing a container with other customers who have shipments to the same destination at the same time. Naturally, the final cost per unit is higher than FCL due to the extra work (consolidation, deconsolidation, warehousing, paperwork, etc.), and the shipping time is longer. LCL is a good option for small businesses starting out.

For example, the port-to-port FCL container rate from Shanghai China to Maputo Mozambique is $2,000 for 1x20ft container, $3,500 for 1x40ft container.

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Mozambique

Transit time to Mozambique may varies depending on the routing, carrier, and port situation. Normally a shipment to Maputo from Shanghai via ocean is about 40 days.

Air Freight from China to Mozambique

Our fastest way of transport is air transport to Mozambique. In some cases, it can even be on its way the next day. Providing our customers round-the-clock personalised air forwarding service, it ensures we deliver fast and reliable transit times, and that we provide the best solutions for your needs.

Mozambique’s international routes go to South Africa, Portugal, Kenya, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia. There are currently no direct flights to China. From China to Mozambique, freight can transit through Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Doha and other places.

Top Airports in Mozambique

Maputo International Airport, the capital of Mozambique, is the main national airport.

Domestic routes in Mozambique are operated by Mozambique Airlines (LAM).

Air Freight Cost from China to Mozambique

Air freight charges are calculated on either the gross weight of the consignment or the volumetric weight, whichever is the greater. The volumetric weight is (all in cm) the length x the width x the height of the item, divided by 6000.

Air freight costs are basically a combination of various fees and surcharges, including air freight charges, fuel surcharges, security charges, terminal fees, and other surcharges. These charges are set by different airlines based on their operating costs. Depending on factors such as season, international oil prices, and off-seasons, airlines often modify these charges to reflect market changes.

Also, working with all the main international couriers allows us to offer competitive prices for small boxes and cartons on a door to door basis to Mozambique. The maximum weight per piece on this service is 22 kgs. All courier shipments include customs clearance at the destination and will be delivered to the doorstep.

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Mozambique

It usually takes 3-6 days for goods shipped by air from China to arrive in Maputo, Mozambique.

Choosing different services and routes will result in slightly different shipping times. If you need the fastest way, please contact us to provide the best route and shortest delivery time for your China-Mozambique air freight.

Working with CFC

CFC is different from worldwide larger freight forwarders, in that we give all our customers a greater amount of our time and personal attention, looking after all their overseas shipping and documentation requirements. Taking the pressure of our clients, leaving them to focus on what they do best – making and selling their products.

We offer complete international shipping services to Mozambique from China, by air freight and sea freight to Mozambique’s main hubs. With the co-operation of our experienced and reliable Mozambique partners, we can also offer full door to door logistics services to Mozambique from China.

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