Renewed threat to Mozambican freight

DP World is planning to develop industrial parks and expand the Port of Maputo.

Mozambique’s CFM and MPDC signed an agreement to coordinate rail and port investments, aiming to boost rail capacity and reduce road freight.

Mozambique and Malawi signed an agreement to enhance trade by leasing part of the Port of Nacala to Malawi for developing a dedicated terminal.

A contract extension of 25 years from 2033, and new investment aim to make Maputo an even stronger competitor to South African ports.

Agility’s latest move in expanding its operating presence in Africa is to develop a new warehousing and distribution centre in Maputo, Mozambique.

Two of the UK’s largest freight operators have announced plans to combine their expertise to increase railfreight capacity and competition in the intermodal market. It is forecast that 32M truck miles a year will be removed from the road network