Port of Maputo handles record amount of cargo

Maputo, 13 Jan (AIM) – The port of Maputo handled the record amount of 32 million tonnes of goods in 2025.

According to a release from the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), this was a 3.4 per cent increase, compared to the 30.9 million tonnes handled in the previous year.

MPDC remarks that this reinforces the Port’s position as a key regional logistics hub and reflects the resilience and efficiency of the integrated port and corridor system.

The release adds that “MPDC’s direct operations also reached a record level, with 15.2 million tonnes handled, corresponding to a 6.4 per cent growth year-on-year. This result reflects the impact of sustained investments in infrastructure, systems, and human capital, as well as ongoing improvements in operational efficiency”.

Goods moved by rail increased by 17 per cent, rising from 9.7 million tonnes in 2024 to 11.7 million tonnes in 2025.

MPDC adds that it “further strengthened its contribution to the Mozambican State through concession fees, which amounted to 48.9 million US dollars, compared to 46.8 million dollars in the previous year”.  This figure excludes additional benefits to the Government in taxes and dividends paid to the publicly owned port and rail company, CFM.

“These results”, said Osorio Lucas, the MPDC Chief Executive Officer, “reflect the collective effort of our teams and partners across the entire logistics chain. Achieving record volumes while continuing to invest in capacity, efficiency and social impact demonstrates the maturity and resilience of the Port of Maputo. Our focus remains on building a competitive, integrated and sustainable corridor that supports Mozambique’s long-term economic development”.

MPDC added that the year “was also marked by progress in strategic infrastructure projects. Of particular note is the completion of the Kanyaka island pier bridge, scheduled for March 2026, a project with significant social and economic impact that will substantially improve access, mobility, and logistical integration for the island community”.

MPDC added that the port has “continued its investment programme aimed at increasing port capacity and improving the logistics system. This includes the expansion of the bulk terminal to 16 million tonnes; and the expansion of the container terminal to 530,000 TEUs”.

The capacity of the magnetite and coal terminal is being increased to 12 million tonnes.

“These investments”, the release concludes, “are fully aligned with MPDC’s long-term strategy to position the Port of Maputo as a modern, competitive, and integrated logistics hub, supporting regional trade and the sustainable development of Mozambique”.

(AIM)

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