Cross-border route

Johannesburg → Maputo, Mozambique

A fast route to Mozambique's main port via Lebombo — often used for both port-bound export cargo and direct Maputo deliveries.

DISTANCE

550 km

TYPICAL TRANSIT

8–10 hours (plus border processing)

BORDER POST

Lebombo / Ressano Garcia

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Shipping Johannesburg to Maputo, Mozambique

This cross-border route runs 550km, with a typical transit time of 8–10 hours (plus border processing). Freight crosses at Lebombo / Ressano Garcia, so having customs documentation ready before departure makes a real difference to how long clearance takes.

What you'll need

Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, and any goods-specific permits. Exact requirements depend on what's being shipped — your dispatcher will confirm the full list for this route before you book.

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