Material Handling dealers in Namibia
There are 3 dealers of material handling equipment in Namibia, with branches in Windhoek, Oranjemund, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay: Hardrock Earthworks, Babcock Equipment Namibia and Expert Mining Solutions. Last checked October 2026.
Country guide
Buying material handling equipment in Namibia
Mining drives Namibia's heavy equipment market: uranium near Swakopmund, diamonds, gold and zinc, and new lithium projects.
- Currency
- Namibian dollar (NAD); South African rand also used
- Main ports
- Walvis Bay, Lüderitz
- Drives on the
- Left
- Languages
- English; Afrikaans and Oshiwambo widely spoken
Importing and registering, in brief
Ports
Walvis Bay is the main port and a gateway for landlocked neighbours; Lüderitz is smaller.
Customs
Clearance is through the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). Most importers use a licensed clearing agent.
Used machines
Namibia is in the Southern African Customs Union with South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini.
Registering for road use
Machines used on public roads are registered with the Roads Authority (NaTIS).
General guidance only. Confirm with the official bodies or your clearing agent before you buy. Last checked October 2026.