At Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway (BBR), we specialise in the rail transportation of dry cargo along the vital North–South Corridor. Our operations are built around the efficient movement of bulk commodities ranging from minerals to agricultural produce across Southern Africa via rail.
With direct rail connectivity and cargo handling infrastructure along the corridor, BBR ensures fast, secure, and cost-effective solutions for loading, offloading, and transiting dry cargo. We are committed to providing reliable wagon capacity, safety oversight, and tailored handling to support seamless regional trade.
BBR handles a wide range of dry cargo using rail-linked sidings and loading zones strategically positioned along the North–South Corridor. Our focus is on the safe, reliable, and efficient transfer of bulk and bagged commodities between rail wagons and customer facilities.
With clearly defined handling procedures, trained personnel, and strict quality control protocols, we ensure that all cargo is protected from contamination and loss throughout its journey on the BBR network.
At BBR, we focus on reliable and efficient rail-based dry cargo handling tailored to the specific requirements of each commodity type along the North–South Corridor.
Minimum weights and handling specifications for various dry cargo commodities
| Commodity | Minimum Chargeable Weights & Specifications |
|---|---|
| Copper Concentrates | Bulk – Min 41 tons in TFR-CARS/CFR and other suitable open wagons |
| Copper Concentrates | Bagged – Min 43.50 tons in TFR-CARS/CFR, /84 Series and other suitable wagons |
| Copper Concentrates | Bagged – Min of 33 tons in 79 series and other suitable closed wagons |
| Copper Nickel Matter | Actual mass subject to Carrying Capacity of wagon used |
| Copper Cathodes | Actual mass subject to Carrying Capacity of wagon used |
| Copper Crude Concentrates | Bulk – Min 41 tons in TFR-CARS/CFR and other suitable wagons |
| Copper Crude Concentrates | Bagged – Min 43.50 tons in TFR-CARS/CFR, /84 Series and other suitable wagons |
| Copper Crude Concentrates | Bagged – Min of 33 tons in 79 series |
| Scrap Metal | Actual mass subject to min of 40 tons per wagon |
| Wheat in bags for Export | 40 Tons |