New surplus lots for Lusaka and Copperbelt buyers

You stock shops or run a wholesale business in Lusaka, Kitwe or Ndola and need new surplus goods brought a long way inland. This page shows the routes Global Pioneer uses to reach Zambia.

Short answer: Global Pioneer, a Dubai trading company, supplies new wholesale stock lots to Zambian buyers from Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Cambodia and India. Lots land at Dar es Salaam and continue by TAZARA rail or by road through Tunduma and Nakonde, or land at Durban and go north by road. Kifayatullah confirms the route and documents per order.

Where Zambian demand sits

Lusaka is the main market. Wholesalers there supply shops in the capital and in towns along the main roads. The Copperbelt, around Kitwe and Ndola, is the second centre, with its own traders and a steady pull for workwear, family clothing and footwear. Some Zambian buyers also sell on to the border areas of DR Congo.

Global Pioneer works from Deira, Dubai, and has done so since 2017. We have no office, licence or agent in Zambia or in the transit countries. We ship to a port, and your clearing and transit agent brings the cargo inland and clears it.

Three ways inland

Zambia is landlocked, so the route matters as much as the lot. Most Asian cargo comes in from the east through Dar es Salaam. Some comes up from the south through Durban. The Lobito Corridor through Angola is developing as a western option. We confirm which route is open and practical before you commit.

Route	Sea port	Inland leg	Points to check
East by rail	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	TAZARA railway into Zambia	Rail schedule and wagon availability
East by road	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	Road through the Tunduma and Nakonde border	Border queues and transit bond
South by road	Durban, South Africa (Walvis Bay is another southern option)	Road north through the transit countries	More borders to cross, transit papers for each
West, developing	Lobito, Angola	Lobito Corridor	Ask us for the current position

The coastal side of each route has its own page: Tanzania, South Africa and Angola. Lots can sail direct from the source country or be consolidated at Jebel Ali first.

Clearing goods into Zambia

ZRA (Zambia Revenue Authority) handles customs and collects duty and import taxes. ZABS (Zambia Bureau of Standards) sets standards for some regulated products. Whether your lines need a standards check depends on the product and HS code, so we review the packing list with you before loading. Your agent files the entry with ZRA at the border or at an inland point.

Ask your agent for a landed cost by HS code before you agree a price. Transit across one or two countries adds bond and handling charges that a Lusaka buyer pays on top of the lot. Our guide to importing stock lots into Africa lists the documents in order.

Matching the source to the shelf

Knitwear basics, fleece and denim from Bangladesh export surplus, useful for the cooler months.
Trainers, school shoes and bags from China and Vietnam.
Travel bags and garments from Cambodia.
Cotton apparel, kids wear and towels from India.
Mixed containers packed in Dubai when one source does not fill a box.

All lots are new and unworn: cancelled orders, production overruns and end-of-season stock. B-grade cartons, if any, are disclosed before payment. For a side-by-side view of the five origins, read stock lot source countries compared.

What to send Kifayatullah

Your city, for example Lusaka, Kitwe or Ndola.
Your preferred route, or ask us to suggest one.
The categories, sizes and seasons you buy for.
Your clearing and transit agent's name, if you have one.
Whether you want a full container from one source or a mixed lot.

Kifayatullah replies with photos, a packing list and the proposed route. Buyers with links across the northern border can compare the DR Congo page. Every market is on the Africa stock lot hub.

Ask Kifayatullah about a stock lot

Send your city, the categories you want and a rough budget. Kifayatullah replies with lots on offer, the route to your port and the documents your shipment needs.

WhatsApp Kifayatullah kifayat1@gmail.com Company brochure (PDF)

Questions buyers ask

How do stock lots get from Asia to Lusaka?

Most lots sail to Dar es Salaam and continue by TAZARA railway or by road through the Tunduma and Nakonde border. Some land at Durban and go north by road. Kifayatullah checks which route is open and practical for your order before you commit.

Is TAZARA or road better for a Zambian stock lot?

It depends on the rail schedule, wagon availability and border conditions at Tunduma and Nakonde at the time. Road is often more flexible, rail can suit full loads. We compare both with your transit agent for each order.

Can I ship a stock lot to Zambia through Durban?

Yes. Durban is the busiest container port in sub-Saharan Africa, and cargo can go north by road to Zambia. The road crosses more borders than the eastern route, so your agent needs transit papers for each. See the South Africa page.

Who clears my goods in Zambia?

Your clearing agent files the entry with ZRA (Zambia Revenue Authority). Global Pioneer has no office in Zambia. We provide the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading your agent needs.

Does ZABS need to check imported clothing or shoes?

ZABS (Zambia Bureau of Standards) sets standards for some regulated products. Whether a line needs a check depends on the product and HS code. We go through the packing list with you before loading so nothing surprises your agent at the border.

Do you supply buyers on the Copperbelt?

Yes. We ship to the port and your transit agent can deliver to Kitwe, Ndola or another Copperbelt town. Name your final city when you enquire so the route and transit papers are planned for it.

Is the Lobito Corridor an option for Zambia?

The Lobito Corridor from Angola is developing as a western route towards Zambia. Ask Kifayatullah for the current position before you plan on it. The Angola page covers the port side.

More pages for Southern and Central Africa

Africa stock lotsNew stock lots from five Asian source countries, shipped to your African port direct or via Dubai.Tanzania stock lotsNew surplus clothing and footwear lots for Kariakoo traders via Dar es Salaam port.South Africa stock lotsNew surplus lots to Durban or Cape Town, with duty and labelling checked first.DR Congo stock lotsNew stocklots to Kinshasa via Matadi, or to the east via East African ports.Angola stock lotsNew surplus goods to Luanda or Lobito, with the CNCA cargo certificate planned.Bangladesh stock lotsKnitwear, woven garments and kids basics from Bangladesh for Saudi and African buyers.China stock lotsFootwear, bags, home goods and mixed merchandise lots from China for Saudi and Africa.Vietnam stock lotsSports footwear, sportswear and bags from Vietnam for Saudi and African wholesalers.Cambodia stock lotsGarments, footwear and travel goods from Cambodia for Saudi and African buyers.India stock lotsCotton apparel, home textiles, kids wear and leather footwear lots from India.Import stock lots to AfricaStep-by-step guide to bringing a new stock lot into an African port, from rules to receipt.Sources comparedBangladesh, China, Vietnam, Cambodia and India side by side for Saudi and African buyers.

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Last updated 2026-10-08. Global Pioneer General Trading FZE, Falcon Tower, Rigga Al Buteena, Deira, Dubai, UAE. Contact: Kifayatullah.