Lowbed transport to Zambia

When transporting heavy or oversize loads, standard freight options won’t cut it. That’s where lowbed trailers come in. Built with a low centre of gravity and the capacity to carry weights between 1o Tons and 75 Tons, lowbeds are the industry standard for transporting;

• Construction and mining equipment
• Agricultural machinery
• Crane and rigging components
• Oversize project cargo

At Lowbeds South Africa, we use well-maintained, SADC-compliant lowbed trailers and escort vehicles to transport abnormal loads efficiently and safely from South Africa to Zambia.

Our Transport Routes: Durban & Richards Bay to Zambia and other SADC countries

Our team regularly hauls cargo from South Africa’s two busiest ports:

Ricards Bay and Durban Port to various destinations across Zambia, typically the mining regions.

Durban is the key entry point for international cargo headed into the SADC region. We handle abnormal freight and plant relocation. Our most common routes and those we are particularly experienced with are from Durban or Richards Bay to;

• Lusaka
• Ndola
• Kitwe
• Solwezi
• Chingola
• Lumwana
• Kalumbila

Durban’s direct highway links to Zambia make it ideal for mining equipment transport, commonly dump trucks, excavators and other mining essentials.

Richards Bay to Zambia

Richards Bay is a major hub for heavy cargo like mining equipment and modular plant components. If your goods arrive here, we provide efficient lowbed transport to Zambia with full route planning, escort support, and customs clearance.

Abnormal Load Permits & Cross-Border Compliance

Moving abnormal loads to Zambia isn’t as simple as loading a truck and heading north. Each route requires careful planning and adherence to regional laws. We manage the entire process through our long established partners.

• Abnormal load permits (South Africa, Botswana/Zimbabwe, and Zambia)
• SADC-compliant escorts and signage
• Customs documentation and border clearances
• Route surveys for bridges, weight limits, and height restrictions

Our in-house team works with local authorities and border agents to ensure every leg of your journey is covered.

Escorts requirement is different for each country and we arrange the escorts according to the legal requirements of each different country. Whenever a load or trailer exceeds the legal requirements of 2.6m wide, 4.3m loaded height, 50 tons combination weight for 3 axle trailers (total of truck, trailer and load weight). On 4 axle trailers it’s 56 tons total combination weight.

All SADC countries have different legal requirements escorts, for instance South Africa and Zimbabwe is 3.35 to 3.8m for one escort , Botswana is 3.0m to 3.5m for one escort and Zambia is 3.0m to 3.3m for one escort .

What We Transport to Zambia and SADC Countries

Lowbeds South Africa has years of experience handling all kinds of heavy and oversize machinery between South Africa and Zambia, especially in support of mining, construction, and infrastructure projects. Our fleet and drivers are equipped for:

• Dump truck transport to Zambia
• Excavator and earthmover haulage
• Dozer and grader relocation
• Crawler crane transport
• Mining plant modules and tanks
• Drilling rigs and pipeline machinery

Whether you’re sourcing equipment for a project in Zambia’s Copperbelt or relocating machines from site to site, we offer scalable and cost-effective haulage solutions.

Safety, Precision & Service You Can Trust

We know that when you’re moving R millions worth of mining gear, there’s no room for error. That’s why our approach is built on;

• Fleet reliability – Well-maintained lowbed trailers and trucks
• Experienced drivers – Skilled in heavy haulage and regional compliance
• Live tracking – Stay informed about your cargo’s journey
• Custom route planning – Avoid bottlenecks and high-risk areas
• End-to-end logistics support – From permits to border paperwork

We’ve earned the trust of contractors, manufacturers, and mining companies across the SADC region—and we’re ready to earn yours.

Get a Lowbed Transport Quote Today

If you’re looking for lowbed transport from Durban or Richards Bay to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana or any other SADC Country get in touch with Lowbeds South Africa for a free quote.

Gallery