25 Years of Connecting Southern Africa to the rest of the world
Over the past 25 years, the WBCG has developed one of Africa’s most effective models of corridor-led regional integration. Through structured corridor management, strategic stakeholder coordination, targeted business development, and continuous advocacy for infrastructure enhancement, the WBCG ensures that the corridor network remains efficient, competitive, and responsive to evolving regional and global trade demands.
Anchored by the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, operated by the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport), Namibia has firmly positioned itself as a strategic Atlantic gateway for Southern Africa. The corridor system aligns directly with regional integration objectives under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and supports the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to create a single continental market for goods and services across Africa.
Under the coordination of the WBCG, the corridor framework comprises four primary trade routes designed to strengthen regional connectivity and expand market access:
Trans-Kalahari Corridor: Linking the Port of Walvis Bay to Botswana and South Africa.
Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Development Corridor: Connecting the Port of Walvis Bay to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Trans-Cunene Corridor: Connecting the Port of Walvis Bay to southern Angola.
Trans-Oranje Corridor: Connecting the Port of Lüderitz to South Africa’s Northern Cape Province.
For 25 years, the WBCG has not only facilitated cargo movement but has strategically advanced regional integration, enhanced supply chain efficiency, and reinforced Namibia’s position as a trusted and competitive trade gateway for Southern Africa and global markets.
Ports
Corridors
Million Consumers in SADC
Facilitating the free flow of Trade to and from the SADC Region
Enabling Seamless SADC Trade
At the WBCG, we champion the free and efficient flow of trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Our strategically positioned corridor network serves as a vital trade gateway, streamlining cross-border processes and reducing transit times for regional and international cargo.
Through structured corridor coordination and the harmonisation of trade and transport procedures, the WBCG enhances supply chain efficiency, improves predictability, and lowers the overall cost of doing business.
By enabling seamless trade movements, we support regional economic integration, strengthen connectivity among SADC member states, and create an environment in which businesses and communities can thrive, driving sustainable growth and shared prosperity across the region.
Some Key Facts
Namibia-Based with Regional Reach
Integrated Business Solutions Provider
Strong Focus on Growth & Partnerships
Partners & Affiliates
WBCG Special Projects
WBCG Wellness Services
The WBCG Wellness Services project operates Mobile Wellness Clinics and Fixed Wellness Clinics, with the main focus on providing high quality, evidence based and fast on-site biometric wellness.
Namibia Logistics Hub
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.
