Select a category to inspect cargo handled, trailer type, escort rules, permits and compliance — the same specification sheet our project desk uses before wheels roll.
01 / Size & Mass
Abnormal loads
Any load exceeding 22m length, 2.6m width, 4.3m height or 56,000kg GCM is classified as abnormal under SADC road regulations. Zimbabwe requires a separate ZINARA permit for every movement, and loads over 3.8m wide require a ZRP police escort for the full journey.
Recommended trailer01.1
AFRIT TRA/TRAMulti-axle lowbed
TrailerLowbed
Max payload55,000 kg
ConfigTRA/TRA + Dolly
PermitAbnormal
Cargo we handle01.2 · 06 items
01Power transformers
Energy / ZESALowbed 55t
02Ball mills · SAG mills
MiningLowbed 55t
03Wind turbine blades
RenewableExtendable Lowbed
04Haul truck bodies
MiningLowbed 55t
05Excavators & graders
ConstructionSD8 Stepdeck
06Bridge beams & precast
ConstructionExtendable Lowbed
Escort requirement by load width01.3
Band A
≤ 2.6m
No escort — standard freight.
Band B
2.6–3.4m
One pilot vehicle leading.
Band C
3.4–3.8m
Pilot + hazard signs.
Band D
> 3.8m
Two pilots + ZRP escort.
Permits required01.4
ZINARA abnormal load permit (Zimbabwe)
RTMC permit (South African leg)
Separate permit per country transited
Bridge load assessment + route survey
Operational requirements01.5
Pilot vehicles front and rear
ZRP police escort (over 3.8m wide)
No night movement permitted
Allow 7 working days for permits
Transit time notice
Plan double standard freight time. Factor permit processing, route survey and escort coordination into every project timeline before quoting delivery dates.
Class 1 explosives are the most heavily regulated cargo in Zimbabwe. Every movement requires advance approval from the Zimbabwe Explosives Board, a dedicated ZRP armed escort for the full journey, and an ADR-certified driver. No other cargo may share the vehicle, and movement is restricted to daylight hours only.
Recommended trailer02.1
AFRIT F21Flatdeck · ADR approved
TrailerF21 Flatdeck
Max payload39,900 kg
ApprovalExplosives
EscortZRP Armed
Cargo we handle02.2 · 04 items
01ANFO mining explosive
UN 0082ZRP Armed
02Emulsion explosives
UN 0241ZRP Armed
03Detonators & initiators
UN 0029Separate vehicle
04Ammonium nitrate (pure)
UN 0222ZRP Armed
Mandatory documents02.3
Zimbabwe Explosives Board permit
ADR driver certificate (Class 1)
MSDS per substance (UN classified)
Emergency response plan on board
Vehicle requirements02.4
Orange hazard panels front & rear
UN placards — all four sides
Fire extinguisher + full PPE kit
No other cargo on same vehicle
No overnight stops
Vehicles cannot be left unattended with load on board. ZRP escort must be arranged a minimum of 72 hours in advance, and all routes planned to complete within daylight hours.
Hazardous chemicals transported by road must comply with the ADR framework, ZEMA environmental regulations and ZIMRA import requirements. Each UN class carries different placarding, containment and driver certification rules. Cyanide and chlorine movements additionally require ZRP escort.
High-value cargo carries significant theft risk on all major corridors. Gold and diamond movements are strictly regulated by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe — no private transporter may move gold without RBZ authorisation and escort. All loads run with GPS-tracked vehicles, tamper-evident seals and documented chain of custody from collection to delivery.
Recommended vehicle04.1
SECUREBox van · GPS + tamper seals
VehicleSecure Box Van
TrackingLive GPS 24/7
SealingTamper-Evident
CrewDual Driver
Cargo we handle04.2 · 06 items
01Gold bullion
Extreme riskRBZ Escort
02Diamond parcels
Extreme riskZRP Escort
03Platinum concentrate
Very highArmed + GPS
04Consumer electronics
HighGPS + Seals
05Controlled medicines (ARVs)
HighChain of Custody
06ATMs & banking equipment
HighArmed Escort
Security measures04.3
Real-time GPS tracking — 24/7 monitored
Tamper-evident seals on all closures
Dual-driver system (no solo long-haul)
Random route variation, no fixed schedule
Documentation04.4
Chain of custody (collection → delivery)
RBZ authorisation (gold & platinum)
MCAZ permit (controlled substances)
GIT high-value insurance policy
Gold movement in Zimbabwe
RBZ clearance is non-negotiable. All gold and precious metal movements are regulated by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. Moving gold without prior RBZ clearance risks seizure and prosecution.
Cold chain freight is time and temperature critical — a single excursion can destroy an entire load of vaccines or fresh produce. Wyvern’s Afrit reefer trailers run from +25°C down to −25°C with IoT temperature logging that provides a continuous downloadable record from loading to delivery.
All cargo transiting through Zimbabwe — to Zambia, DRC, Malawi or Mozambique — is subject to ZIMRA’s Electronic Cargo Tracking System. Every transit vehicle carries an ECTS device tracked in real time on ZIMRA servers. Deviation from the geo-fenced route incurs a $2,000 fine, and the full transit must complete within 3 days including weekends and public holidays.
Wyvern handles all ECTS sealing and compliance internally. Clients do not deal with sealing procedures separately. We monitor every transit movement in real time to guarantee on-time, compliant border-to-border delivery.
