Port Maputo

Citrus growers urged to consider Maputo option

01 Feb 2012

Noting rising fuel prices and traffic congestion at Durban harbour that will be exacerbated in the near future by port construction, the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) of SA is again urging its growers in northern areas to use Maputo. However, to utilise Maputo, ci...

Maputo Coal Terminal has a new strategic partner

01 Feb 2012

Grindrod Limited and the Vitol Group, one of the world’s largest energy trading businesses, have entered into an agreement effective 1 January 2012. Vitol will acquire from Grindrod a 35% interest in the company which owns the Maputo coal terminal concession for a ...

Limpopo Railway could be handling over 700,000 tonnes by year end

27 Jan 2012

The volume of cargo handled by the Limpopo railway line could reach 700,000 tonnes by the end of this year, according to projections by Mozambique’s publicly-owned rail and port company, CFM. These projections are based on current trends in the Zimbabwean economy, whi...

Salgaocar begins export of iron ore

02 Jan 2012

Salgaocar, an Indian multinational specialized in the exploration and export of iron ore for the great Asiatic markets and Europe, began their export operations in the Port of Maputo on the 22nd of December.The new iron ore terminal will officially export two million ...