Heavy-Duty Trucks and Semi-Trailers for Sale in Zambia
ZS Truck (Shandong Zhongsheng Vehicle) supplies low bed semi-trailers, HOWO tractor trucks and dump trucks to Zambian buyers across copper mining and cross-border freight. We ship direct from our factory in Shandong, China to Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), with a full set of export documents and pre-shipment inspection on every order.
Because we build to order, every unit can be specified for the Copperbelt corridor and Great North Road conditions — axle configuration, emission standard, right-hand drive steering and body capacity are all chosen for your operation, not taken from a generic catalogue.
What We Supply to Zambia
- Low bed semi-trailers — 40–120 t capacity for excavators, bulldozers, cranes and industrial plant.
- Dump semi-trailers and U-shaped trailers — 30–60 cbm for sand, gravel, coal, ore and sticky bulk material.
- Flatbed and skeleton trailers — for containers, steel, timber and general cargo.
- Fence and side-wall trailers — for livestock, grain and agricultural bulk.
- HOWO and Shacman tractor trucks — 340–480 HP, Euro 2 to Euro 6.
- HOWO and Shacman dump trucks — 6x4 and 8x4, 18–40 t payload.
- Special vehicles — truck mounted cranes, excavators, wheel loaders and bulldozers.
Why Zambian Buyers Choose Us
- Built for the Copperbelt corridor and Great North Road. We specify reinforced suspension, uprated cooling and heavy-duty axles for the road and climate conditions you actually operate in.
- Export documentation handled. Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and ZABS standards documentation support are all prepared by us.
- Pre-shipment inspection. Every unit is inspected and photographed before loading, and the report is sent to you.
- Spare parts support. We ship a recommended spare parts kit with each order and supply parts on an ongoing basis.
- One supplier for the whole fleet. Trailers, tractor trucks, dump trucks and loading equipment from a single contract and a single shipping schedule.
Shipping to Zambia
| Main ports | Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) |
|---|---|
| Transit time | 35-50 days from Qingdao |
| Customs | Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) |
| Documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, ZABS standards documentation support |
| Delivery cities | Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Livingstone |
| Steering | right-hand drive |
Specification Notes for Zambia
Three specification choices matter most for Zambian operations:
- Emission standard. Choose the level that matches local fuel quality and registration rules — we will advise on the right option for Zambia.
- Axle and suspension. For the the Copperbelt corridor and Great North Road we normally recommend uprated leaf springs or air suspension, depending on whether the trailer runs loaded on paved roads or on unsealed site roads.
- Payload versus regulation. We size the combination to the axle-load limit that applies in Zambia, so you get the maximum legal payload without overloading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How long does delivery to Zambia take?
Production takes 25–45 days for a new build or 10–20 days for a used unit. Ocean transit to Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 35-50 days from Qingdao, plus customs clearance on arrival.
Q2. Do you handle the export documents?
Yes. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and ZABS standards documentation support, and we work with your clearing agent in Zambia.
Q3. Can I inspect the unit before shipment?
Yes. We send a full photo and video inspection report before loading, and you or your agent are welcome to inspect in person at our yard.
Q4. What payment terms do you accept?
Standard terms are a 30%% deposit on order confirmation with the balance against the bill of lading. Other terms can be discussed for repeat orders.
Q5. Do you supply spare parts to Zambia?
Yes. We ship a recommended spare parts kit with each order and can supply filters, brake linings, clutch plates and engine parts on an ongoing basis.
Q6. Can you supply right-hand drive specification?
Yes. Right-hand drive specification is available across our truck and trailer range for Zambia.
Q7. What is the maximum payload I can order?
Low bed semi-trailers go up to 120 t, dump semi-trailers to 60 cbm, and 6x4/8x4 dump trucks to 40 t. Tell us your intended load and we will size the unit.
Q8. How do I get a quotation?
Send us the machine or cargo you need to move, your destination port in Zambia, and any local regulation requirements. We reply with a specification and a firm price, usually within one working day.
Get a Zambia Quotation
Tell us what you need to move and where in Zambia it is going, and we will send a specification and price. We serve buyers in Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Livingstone and across the region.
