Positioning Namibia as Southern Africa’s Gateway to Global Trade
The Namibia Logistics Hub is a strategic initiative designed to position Namibia as a premier regional gateway for trade, logistics, and supply chain integration across Southern and Central Africa.
Anchored by the Port of Walvis Bay and supported by an extensive network of road, rail, and border infrastructure, the hub serves as a vital conduit connecting landlocked countries to global markets.
Strategic Location Advantage
Namibia’s geographic position on the Atlantic seaboard provides the shortest and most efficient access route for several landlocked countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
The Port of Walvis Bay functions as the nucleus of the logistics hub, offering deep-water port capacity, modern cargo handling facilities, and direct maritime links to Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
From Walvis Bay, goods are seamlessly transported inland through a network of established trade corridors, enabling rapid movement to key markets in:
>> Botswana >> Zambia >> Zimbabwe >> Angola >> South Africa >> Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Integrated Trade Corridors
The Namibia Logistics Hub is supported by multiple strategic transport corridors that facilitate efficient cross-border trade. These corridors offer reliable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional routes, significantly reducing congestion and transit delays.
Trans-Kalahari Corridor
Linking Walvis Bay to Botswana and South Africa
Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Corridor
Connecting Namibia to Zambia and the DRC’s Copperbelt
Trans-Caprivi Corridor
Providing access to Zambia, Zimbabwe, and beyond
Trans-Cunene Corridor
Strengthening trade flows between Namibia and Angola
Logistics Infrastructure & Services
The Namibia Logistics Hub integrates world-class logistics infrastructure with value-added services to support diverse cargo types and industries.
Key components include:
Port terminals and dry ports
Warehousing and distribution centers
Border logistics hubs
Customs clearance and trade facilitation services
Multimodal transport solutions (road, rail, sea)
This integrated ecosystem supports containerized cargo, bulk commodities, fuel, agricultural produce, mining inputs, and project cargo.
Trade Facilitation & Regional Integration
A core objective of the Namibia Logistics Hub is to simplify and accelerate cross-border trade. Through collaboration with government agencies, regional authorities, and private sector partners, the hub promotes:
Streamlined customs procedures
Harmonized border operations
Reduced cargo dwell times
Improved regulatory coordination
These efforts contribute to regional economic integration and support the free flow of goods within SADC and COMESA markets.
Economic Impact
The Namibia Logistics Hub plays a critical role in driving economic growth by:
Creating employment across logistics and support services
Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI)
Supporting industrial development and export competitiveness
Enhancing Namibia’s role as a regional logistics and trade leader
By lowering logistics costs and improving supply chain reliability, the hub strengthens regional value chains and trade resilience.
WBCG’s Role
WBCG supports the Namibia Logistics Hub through strategic coordination, project development, stakeholder engagement, and investment facilitation.
WBCG works closely with port authorities, transport agencies, border institutions, and regional partners to ensure sustainable and efficient hub operations.
Logistics Hub Planning & Development
Trade & Investment Promotion
Corridor Performance Monitoring
Public–private Partnership Support
Project funding & Implementation support
Looking Ahead
As regional trade volumes grow and supply chains evolve, the Namibia Logistics Hub continues to expand its footprint and capabilities. Future developments focus on:
Digital logistics platforms
Green and sustainable transport solutions
Expanded inland logistics nodes
Enhanced regional connectivity
The Namibia Logistics Hub remains central to Namibia’s vision of becoming a globally competitive logistics and trade gateway.
