Copper & Cobalt Logistics
Copper cathode, blister and concentrate, and cobalt hydroxide moved from Kolwezi, Lubumbashi, Kitwe and Solwezi to the coast and on to the buyer.
The Copperbelt, connected to the coast.
Copper and cobalt from Zambia and the DRC travel thousands of kilometres by road and rail before they reach a ship. Gleatz plans that journey for mines, traders and buyers: trucking from Kolwezi, Lubumbashi, Kitwe, Ndola and Solwezi, border clearance at Kasumbalesa, Chirundu and Beitbridge, and export through Durban, Dar es Salaam, Walvis Bay, Beira or Lobito.
On the way back, we move the fuel, reagents, sulphur and spares the mines need. Every route is compared on border times, port congestion and cost before we quote.
Copper & cobaltCopper & Cobalt Logistics services
Everything between the mine gate and the buyer's port, booked as one plan.
Copper cathode transport
Cathode bundles by flatbed or container from the Copperbelt to the coast.
Copper concentrate
Concentrate in bulk bags or containers, by road and rail.
Cobalt hydroxide
Cobalt hydroxide and metal in drums or bags, with full documentation.
Border clearance
Kasumbalesa, Chirundu, Kazungula, Beitbridge and Nakonde clearance prepared in advance.
Port export
Durban, Dar es Salaam, Walvis Bay, Beira and Lobito, compared for every shipment.
Inbound mining supplies
Sulphur, acid, reagents, fuel and spares moved back to site.
Container shipping
FCL shipping to China, Europe and the Middle East.
Responsible sourcing paperwork
Origin and chain-of-custody documents organised for your buyer.
Five steps, one partner.
How we move copper & cobalt from origin to buyer.
Mine
Loading at the mine or refinery with weight and seal records.
Road & rail
Trucks or rail through Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana or Tanzania.
Borders
Kasumbalesa, Chirundu or Beitbridge clearance ready before arrival.
Port
Container or break-bulk handling at the chosen port.
Ocean
Shipping to the buyer, documents in your portal.
Example lanes.
Every route is planned and quoted per shipment. These are typical lanes for copper & cobalt.
| Cargo | Origin | Gateway | Mode | Corridor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper from Kitwe Zm to Dar Es Salaam by road+rail via Dar Corridor | ||||
| Cobalt from Kolwezi Cd to Durban by road via North-South | ||||
| Copper from Kolwezi Cd to Lobito by rail via Lobito Corridor | ||||
| Copper from Lubumbashi Cd to Walvis Bay by road via Walvis Bay Corridor | ||||
| Copper from Solwezi Zm to Beira by road via Beira Corridor | ||||
| Sulphur from Durban to Kolwezi Cd by road via Inbound |
Example lanes. Every route is planned and quoted per shipment.
Plan my laneLong routes, fewer surprises.
Corridor comparison
Durban, Dar es Salaam, Walvis Bay, Beira and Lobito compared on border times and cost.
Border experience
Kasumbalesa, Chirundu and Beitbridge paperwork prepared before the truck arrives.
Two-way loads
Exports out, mining supplies back in, to keep costs down.
English, French & Portuguese
We work with mines, border agents and buyers in their language.
Copper & cobaltCopper & cobalt logistics FAQs
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Get a copper & cobalt freight quote.
Tell us what you are shipping and where. A Gleatz specialist replies with a rate and a transit plan, usually the same working day.