Deep water Ports in Mozambique

Mozambique has several significant ports, but the main ones considered to be deep-water ports, crucial for handling large international cargo vessels, are Maputo, Beira, and Nacala.

Maputo

The Port of Maputo is Mozambique's largest port by cargo volume, handling over 26 million tons annually. The port has two main areas, the Maputo Cargo Terminals and the Matola Bulk Terminals, which handle a wide range of goods, from containers and cars to bulk minerals and coal.

Beira

Located in central Mozambique, the Port of Beira is the country's second-largest port. The port has undergone significant upgrades to increase its capacity for general cargo and containers, with ongoing plans to expand its coal-handling capabilities.

Nacala

The Port of Nacala is the largest natural deep-water harbor on the East African coast. The port serves northern Mozambique as well as landlocked Malawi and Zambia. Its strategic location and deep water make it a vital part of the regional logistics network

Planned New Ports in Mozambique

there are new deep-water ports being planned and developed in Mozambique, in addition to the ongoing expansions of the existing major ports.

Planned New Ports

This is a major, long-term project planned as a deep-water mineral port in southern Mozambique. Its primary purpose would be to handle large volumes of cargo, particularly coal from Botswana, which would be transported via a new 1,700 km railway. The project is still in the planning and feasibility study phase, with a $3 million grant recently awarded for further studies.

Located in Gaza province, this new port terminal has been approved by the government. This port is specifically intended to enable the export of heavy sands from the Chibuto project and other local initiatives, with an initial investment of about $55 million.

Located in central Mozambique's Zambezia province, a new deep-water port facility is under construction.