Focusing on Overseas Logistics Strategic Layout: SMM Visited 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), including 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 person in charge 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 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, laying a solid foundation for subsequent regular industry exchanges, information sharing, and industry chain collaboration.

Introduction to CNIT Zambia Limited

CNIT Zambia Limited (CNIT ZAMBIA LIMITED, referred to as Zambia Company) was established in 2019 as a wholly-owned overseas platform of CNMC International Trading Co. Ltd. (referred to as CNMC International Trading) for deepening its presence in the Central and Southern African market. The enterprise focuses on logistics return transportation of equity copper products as its core business, concentrating on cross-border transportation of non-ferrous metal products such as copper cathode and blister copper, while simultaneously expanding market-oriented value-added services including warehousing and maintenance, local customs clearance, and trunk-line logistics. Leveraging its regional logistics transit hub advantages, Zambia Company is positioned as CNMC International 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 bulk material storage and transportation tasks for copper products, coal, and other materials in the Zambia and DRC regions, consolidating a stable foundation for the regional industry chain and supply chain.

Scheduled to be held on October 13-14, 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia. Welcome to participate!

Conference Contact:

Wu Tao: 18270916376

jennywu@smm.cn

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