Focusing on Overseas Logistics Strategic Layout: SMM Visits CNMC Trading Zambia Limited

Published: Apr 29, 2026 14:24

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On April 17, a delegation from SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), comprising Ye Jianhua, Director and Supervisor of SMM's Industry Research Department, Feng Chundi, Expert at SMM's Industry Research Institute, and Wu Tao, SMM's Overseas Marketing Manager for Copper and Tin, visited CNIT Zambia Limited for an on-site survey and exchange. The company's relevant leaders extended a warm reception.

During the exchange, the relevant heads of CNIT Zambia Limited provided a detailed introduction to the enterprise's development overview and core operations.The SMM survey team, drawing on the current status of the ex-China non-ferrous industry market and their industry research experience, shared insights on the global copper product circulation landscape, cross-border trade logistics conditions, ex-China ore production and sales support, and industry market dynamics.

Both parties engaged in pragmatic and in-depth discussions on core topics including cross-border storage and transportation operations of non-ferrous metals in Africa, cross-border logistics cost management, supply chain stability assurance, ex-China logistics network deployment, and future industry development trends. This on-site visit effectively enhanced mutual communication and understanding between the two parties, laying a solid foundation for subsequent regular industry exchanges, information sharing, and industrial synergistic cooperation.

Introduction to CNIT Zambia Limited

CNIT Zambia Limited (hereinafter referred to as the Zambia Company) was established in 2019 as a wholly-owned overseas platform of CNMC International Trading Co. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as CNMC Trading) for deepening its presence in the Central and Southern African market. The enterprise focuses on the logistics and return shipment of equity copper products as its core business, concentrating on the cross-border transportation of non-ferrous metal products such as copper cathode and blister copper, while concurrently expanding market-oriented value-added services including warehousing and maintenance, local customs clearance, and trunk-line logistics. Leveraging its advantages as a regional logistics transit hub, the Zambia Company is positioned as CNMC Trading's inland transshipment hub and frontline operations center in Central and Southern Africa. It efficiently integrates quality local resources including vehicle fleets, warehousing facilities, and port customs clearance, fully undertaking the storage and transportation of bulk materials such as copper products, coal, and other materials in the Zambia and DRC regions, thereby reinforcing the stability of the regional industry chain and supply chain.

Scheduled to be held on September 15–16, 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia. Your participation is welcome!

Contact Person:

Wu Tao: 18270916376

jennywu@smm.cn

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