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Local Support.<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"af-why-sub\">We work with trusted road freight operators to give you competitive FTL rates, real border-post routing and complete visibility from pickup to delivery.<\/p>\r\n <a class=\"btn-outline-navy\" href=\"https:\/\/app.builders24.net\/shipping\/index.html\">View Our Services \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"af-why-grid\" id=\"whyGrid\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"af-routes\">\r\n <div class=\"af-routes-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"af-routes-copy\">\r\n <div class=\"eyebrow\"><div class=\"eyebrow-bar\"><\/div><span class=\"eyebrow-text\">POPULAR CROSS BORDER CORRIDORS<\/span><\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"af-routes-title\">Key Corridors<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"af-routes-sub\">We offer frequent road freight services from Zimbabwe along major SADC corridors, with real border-post routing.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"af-routes-grid\" id=\"routesGrid\">\r\n <div class=\"af-routes-empty\">Loading routes\u2026<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"af-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"eyebrow\"><div class=\"eyebrow-bar\"><\/div><span class=\"eyebrow-text\">SIMPLE PROCESS<\/span><\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"af-steps-title\">How It Works<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"af-steps-row\" id=\"stepsRow\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@supabase\/supabase-js@2\"><\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/app.builders24.net\/guest-cart.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/app.builders24.net\/b24app.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n\/* Zimbabwe localisation: all prices are shown in US dollars (USD). *\/\r\nwindow.getCustomerCurrency = async function(){ return 'USD'; };\r\nwindow.setCustomerCurrency = async function(){};\r\nwindow.b24Zar = function(amount, cur){\r\n try { if (typeof fmtConverted === 'function') return fmtConverted(Number(amount), cur || 'USD', 'USD'); } catch(e){}\r\n return (cur || 'USD') + ' ' + amount;\r\n};\r\ntry { if (typeof loadExchangeRates === 'function') loadExchangeRates(); } catch(e){}\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n(function(){\r\n 'use strict';\r\n\r\n const HERO_FEATURES = [\r\n { icon:'\ud83d\ude9a', label:'Cross-Border Network' },\r\n { icon:'\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f', label:'Secure Handling' },\r\n { icon:'\ud83d\udd50', label:'Fast Transit Times' },\r\n { icon:'\ud83d\udccd', label:'Real-Time Tracking' },\r\n ];\r\n const WHY_FEATURES = [\r\n { icon:'\ud83c\udf0d', title:'Cross-Border Network', desc:'Road freight from Zimbabwe along major SADC corridors, with real border-post routing.' },\r\n { icon:'\ud83d\udccd', title:'Real-Time Tracking', desc:'Know where your cargo is, every step of the way.' },\r\n { icon:'\ud83d\udcb1', title:'Competitive FTL Rates', desc:'Get the best full truck load rates from our trusted road partners.' },\r\n { icon:'\ud83d\udec3', title:'Customs & Border Support', desc:'Our team helps with border documentation and clearance.' },\r\n ];\r\n const STEPS = [\r\n { n:1, icon:'\ud83d\udcc4', title:'Get a Quote', desc:'Enter your shipment details and get an instant quote.', hasArrow:true },\r\n { n:2, icon:'\ud83d\udcb3', title:'Book & Pay', desc:'Confirm your booking and make payment securely.', hasArrow:true },\r\n { n:3, icon:'\ud83d\ude9a', title:'We Ship', desc:'Your cargo is collected, cleared at the border and delivered by road.', hasArrow:true },\r\n { n:4, icon:'\ud83d\udccd', title:'Track & Receive', desc:'Monitor your shipment until it reaches you.', hasArrow:false },\r\n ];\r\n\r\n function esc(s){ return (s||'').toString().replace(\/[&<>\"']\/g, c => ({'&':'&','<':'<','>':'>','\"':'"',\"'\":'''}[c])); }\r\n\r\n document.getElementById('heroFeatures').innerHTML = HERO_FEATURES.map(f => `\r\n <div class=\"af-hero-feature\">\r\n <div class=\"af-hero-feature-ico\">${f.icon}<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"af-hero-feature-label\">${esc(f.label)}<\/span>\r\n <\/div>`).join('');\r\n\r\n document.getElementById('whyGrid').innerHTML = WHY_FEATURES.map(w => `\r\n <div class=\"af-why-card\">\r\n <div class=\"af-why-card-ico\">${w.icon}<\/div>\r\n <div><div class=\"af-why-card-title\">${esc(w.title)}<\/div><div class=\"af-why-card-desc\">${esc(w.desc)}<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>`).join('');\r\n\r\n document.getElementById('stepsRow').innerHTML = STEPS.map(s => `\r\n <div class=\"af-step\">\r\n <div class=\"af-step-icowrap\"><div class=\"af-step-ico\">${s.icon}<\/div><div class=\"af-step-num\">${s.n}<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"af-step-title\">${esc(s.title)}<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"af-step-desc\">${esc(s.desc)}<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n ${s.hasArrow ? 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Full truck load (FTL) service for Zimbabwean businesses, manufacturers and exporters, with a live quote in minutes.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"af-hero-features\" id=\"heroFeatures\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"qc-card\">\r\n <h2 class=\"qc-title\">Get an Instant Cross Border Quote<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"qc-sub\">Fill in your shipment details and get a live quote from our road freight partners in minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"qc-mode-row\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"qc-mode-btn active\" id=\"modeSingleBtn\" onclick=\"setShipmentMode('single')\">\ud83d\ude9a Single Shipment<\/button>\r\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"qc-mode-btn\" id=\"modeMultiBtn\" onclick=\"setShipmentMode('multiple')\">\ud83d\ude9a\ud83d\ude9a Multiple Shipments<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"qc-grid2\">\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"qc-field-label\">From (Origin City)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"qc-input-wrap search-wrap\"><span>\ud83d\udccd<\/span><input type=\"text\" id=\"qcFrom\" placeholder=\"Search origin city, e.g. Harare\u2026\" autocomplete=\"off\" oninput=\"handleRouteSearch('origin', this.value)\" onfocus=\"handleRouteSearch('origin', this.value)\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"search-list\" id=\"qcFromList\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"qc-field-label\">To (Destination City)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"qc-input-wrap search-wrap\"><span>\ud83d\udccd<\/span><input type=\"text\" id=\"qcTo\" placeholder=\"Search destination city\u2026\" autocomplete=\"off\" oninput=\"handleRouteSearch('destination', this.value)\" onfocus=\"handleRouteSearch('destination', this.value)\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"search-list\" id=\"qcToList\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div id=\"qcRateEstimate\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"qc-field-label\">Number of Trucks (Full Truck Load)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"qc-input-wrap\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"><span>\ud83d\ude9a<\/span><input type=\"number\" id=\"qcWeight\" placeholder=\"Enter number of trucks\" oninput=\"checkRouteMatch()\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"qc-field-label\">Cargo Description<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"qc-input-wrap\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"><span>\ud83d\udcdd<\/span><input type=\"text\" id=\"qcDesc\" placeholder=\"e.g. building materials, machinery, general goods\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"qc-error\" id=\"qcError\"><\/div>\r\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"qc-submit\" id=\"qcSubmitBtn\" onclick=\"submitQuoteCalc()\">Book & Pay \u2192<\/button>\r\n <div class=\"qc-secure\"><span>\ud83d\udd12 Your information is secure and confidential.<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"af-why\">\r\n <div class=\"af-why-copy\">\r\n <div class=\"eyebrow\"><div class=\"eyebrow-bar\"><\/div><span class=\"eyebrow-text\">WHY CHOOSE BUILDERS24 CROSS BORDER LOGISTICS<\/span><\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"af-why-title\">Cross-Border Roads. 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