A total of 1058 metres of berthing area (comprising berths 6, 7, 8, and 9) were inaugurated on Wednesday, 11th of May 2022, by the President of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.
The berths, rehabilitated, expanded, and dredged to depths of up to -16 metres, are now fully operational, allowing the port to receive and load an increasing number of bigger vessels (capesize).
The enormity of the infrastructural investments is best captured and appreciated when visually showcased, so with compliments from Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), enjoy the video below.
Title: Port of Maputo – source MPDC
Preceding the berth inauguration, MPDC held the 7th Conference of the Port of Maputo, presenting its achievements in recent years and the port’s future plans up to and beyond 2043. Some of the planned investments are:
- Construction of a new berth for bulk cargo
- Creation of a food terminal (grains, sugar, vegetable oils, molasses)
- Expansion of the container terminal
- Expansion of the intermodal container terminal (MICD)
- Expanding TCM capacity to 12 MTPA
The vision for the port’s future considers the fundamental principles of port planning in its interaction with the city, port efficiency, and sustainable development.
President Filipe Nyusi with Osório Lucas, CEO of Maputo Port, on his right side, chatting to Marine Manager Mussa Aly. Andrew Waller, CEO Grindrod Ltd to the left of Mussa Aly.
