Lombard International Trading Trust

Beyond borders. On time. Every load. Navigating Central Africa's trade routes demands specialised expertise. At Lombard International, we provide complete, integrated end-to-end logistics solutions, linking coastal entry ports directly to the interior markets of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), managing specialised transport for containerised oil & lubricants (selected hazardous and non-hazardous), various spare parts (mining, automotive, industrial), frozen goods and standard containerised loads with complete operational reliability. We combine on-the-ground port handling and customs clearance expertise with dedicated long-haul road freight, removing the friction, paperwork bottlenecks and transit delays often associated with cross-border commerce. We offer true port-to-door integration, managing both the document clearing at the port and the long-haul transit across inland borders; corridor and customs expertise, with deep operational familiarity with port authorities, transit documents, bonded movements and clearance protocols at Zambian and DRC crossings; a purpose-configured fleet of well-maintained equipment, including refrigerated reefers, skeletal container chassis and secure flatdecks (Class 5); proactive tracking and compliance, with continuous tracking and hands-on transit oversight to ensure cargo crosses borders legally, safely and without unnecessary clearance delays; and a single point of contact, handling the end-to-end chain under one roof with no passing the blame between clearing agents and transport operators.