The Port of Maputo is advancing its $500 million expansion programme, with CEO Osório Lucas announcing at the 9th Maputo Port Biennial Conference that the container and coal terminals are on track for completion by early 2027.
The port has already completed the expansion of its general cargo terminal and will begin constructing a new 400 metre quay between berths 2 and 4 later this year.
It will also receive two modern cranes, each valued at $13 million, in the third quarter of 2026, raising cargo handling capacity to 400 tonnes per hour.
The port is carrying out the expansion in close coordination with regional partners, including South Africa’s Ressano Garcia border post, TRAC toll road operators, and Mozambique Railways.
The port expects these investments to strengthen its role as a leading logistics hub in Southern Africa, allowing it to handle larger vessels and support increased trade activity.
The port projects that 2028 will mark a significant milestone, reflecting its growing contribution to regional trade and economic development.
MPDC operates the port through a partnership between CFM and Portus Indico, which includes South Africa’s Grindrod, the UAE’s DP World, and Mozambique Gestores.
source: africaports.co.za
African Maritime Council