Real procurement case study for Mozambique: 78 tonnes of stainless steel and hot-dip galvanized fasteners supplied for cold storage facilities at Beira Port. Includes EXW/XT Beira pricing and Mozambique Revenue Authority documentation.
Project Background: Beira Port Cold Chain Expansion
Beira Port is the second-largest port in Mozambique after Maputo, handling approximately 3 million tonnes of cargo annually. It serves as the primary gateway for imports to landlocked countries including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Beira Cold Chain Infrastructure Project is a $45 million investment to expand cold storage facilities at the port to support Mozambique's growing agricultural exports (cotton, cashew nuts, bananas, legumes) and provide transit cold storage for regional cargo.
Key fastener requirements:
- Stainless steel A2-70: Cold storage internal structures (corrosion resistance)
- Hot-dip galvanized: External structural connections
- Marine-grade: Coastal environment requires salt spray resistance
Logistics: EXW and XT Beira Pricing Options
Delivery Options from China to Beira:
- EXW (Ex Works): Buyer arranges all shipping from Chinese factory
- FOB Ningbo: Seller delivers to vessel in Ningbo port
- CIF Beira: Seller pays freight and insurance to Beira Port
- XT Beira (Carriage Paid To): Seller pays freight to Beira, buyer handles insurance
Shipping to Beira:
- Route: Yantian/Ningbo → Beira Port (21-24 days via Singapore Hub)
- Ocean freight: $2,800-3,200 per 20ft container
- Port handling: $380 per container
- Port of Beira is concession-operated by Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM)
Fastener Specifications and XT Beira Pricing
| Product | Material/Grade | Quantity | XT Beira (USD) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless hex bolts M12x45mm A2-70 | SS A2-70 ISO 3506 | 36,000 pcs | $1.05/pc | $37,800 |
| Stainless hex bolts M16x60mm A2-70 | SS A2-70 ISO 3506 | 24,000 pcs | $1.65/pc | $39,600 |
| Stainless nuts M12 A2-70 | SS A2-70 ISO 3506 | 36,000 pcs | $0.28/pc | $10,080 |
| Stainless washers M12 A2-70 | SS A2-70 ISO 3506 | 72,000 pcs | $0.10/pc | $7,200 |
| HDG hex bolts M20x80mm Grade 8.8 | HDG Grade 8.8 | 18,000 pcs | $1.25/pc | $22,500 |
| HDG anchor bolts M16x200mm Grade 4.6 | HDG Grade 4.6 | 6,000 pcs | $2.10/pc | $12,600 |
| HDG nuts M20 Grade 8 | HDG Grade 8 | 18,000 pcs | $0.22/pc | $3,960 |
| **TOTAL** | - | **78 tonnes** | - | **$133,740** |
Mozambique Import Documentation and INSS Compliance
Mozambique Revenue Authority (AT) handles customs clearance:
- DU (Documento Único): Single administrative document for all imports
- Certificate of Origin: Required for duty calculation
- SGS Inspection: Pre-shipment inspection may be required for certain goods
Mozambique Import Duties on Fasteners:
- Import duty: 7.5% CIF value (lower than regional neighbors)
- VAT: 17%
- Excise: 5% on certain goods
- Special Economic Zone (ZPE): Beira is a ZPE - imported materials for re-export may qualify for duty suspension
Port of Beira operates under a Concession Agreement with Indonesian company ICTS - international standard procedures.
Project Results: On-Time Delivery with 100% Acceptance
Project Delivery Metrics:
- Total fastener value: $133,740 (XT Beira)
- Delivery performance: 100% on-time (5 shipments)
- Quality acceptance: All batches accepted
- Stainless steel: Zero corrosion reports after 18 months
- Documentation: 100% AT compliance
The Beira Cold Chain facility now provides 5,000 pallet positions of refrigerated storage, serving regional agricultural exports and transit cargo to Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi.
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