Maputo Port
Development Company (MPDC)
International Partners
for Growth and Trade
info@portmaputo.com

All port users must be registered with Port Authority and ensure that their details are updated with any changes.

MPDC reserves the right to refuse entry to any person, vehicle or company without prior notice or explanation.

It is a criminal offence to enter the port without the proper authorization. Any person found on the port facility without the correct authorization will be prosecuted.

1. All persons, packages and vehicles entering or leaving the Port of Maputo may be subject to search by Security personnel.
2. Any person or persons entering the premises who refuse; to be inspected will be denied access.
3. Any person leaving the port facility that refuses to be searched will be detained and charged.

All persons on the premises will obey the speed limit at all times. Any person caught speeding or driving dangerously will be removed from the Port of Maputo and their vehicle permit will be revoked. No debate on the reasons for speeding will be tolerated.

All persons entering the Port of Maputo should possess and show a valid MPDC photo I.D. card. Individuals arriving by motorcycle should temporarily remove helmets to assist in identification. Security personnel should verify that the I.D. card matches the person presenting it.

1.1 Employees and Sub-concession employees

1. All employees are required to show a Valid MPDC employee photo I.D. prior to entry.
2. While on the facility, personnel should have their valid ID visible at all times.
3. Where safety is an issue, a high visibility vest with “see though” pockets should be worn displaying the
MPDC ID card.
4. No employee will be given access without their MPDC ID card.

1.2 Regular Vendors/Contractors

1. All regular vendors/contractors are required to show a valid MPDC photo ID prior to entry.
2. While on the facility, all vendors/contractors should possess valid MPDC ID which should be visible at all times.
3. Where safety is an issue, a high visibility vest with “see though” pockets should be worn displaying the MPDC ID card.
4. Vendor's and contractor's visits should be scheduled 24hrs in advance. Any contractor wishing to work after hours should inform security.
5. If the arrival of vendors and contractors is not pre-arranged, entry will be prohibited until their need to enter is verified by proper authority.
6. Vendors/Contractors may enter only for valid business reasons.
7. The use of access lists that preauthorize regular Contractors and Vendors to enter the facility or board vessels moored at that facility are permitted in lieu of the daily schedule requirements.
8. All Contractors must abide by MPDC health and Safety regulations including the completion of the Health and Safety induction course.

1.3 Truck Drivers/Passengers

1. All truck drivers with commercial goods should be rerouted to Gate 1. Truck drivers and passengers (where authorized), must have valid documentation and are directed to customs before entering the port facility.
2. MPDC truck drivers/passengers should present this ID when requested by a security representative.
3. The driver and passenger must stay with the vehicle at all times. Unattended vehicles will be removed from the premises.

1.4 Visitors (all persons not falling into other categories)

1. All visitors to Port Maputo must be pre-approved by security.
2. All visitors are required to obtain a visitor ID prior to entry.
3. While at the facility, all visitors are required to have a visitor ID and present it upon request by security representatives.
4. Visitors must be scheduled in advance. If not, entry will be prohibited until proper authority authorizes the visit.
5. All visitors are the responsibility of the Company that requested their entry. To this end, all infringements or incidents involving the visitor will be directed to the company.

1.5 Government Employees

1. Government agency representatives may be given access to complete official visits/inspections.
2. All Government employees doing business in the Port must present their credentials to security at the gate.
3. Government agency representatives must present their valid government organization I.D. card to security personnel or competent authority prior to entry.

1.6 Vessel and Personnel Access

1. All Vessels wishing to enter the Port of Maputo need to complete the ISPS pre-arrival declaration and ensure that it is sent to the PFSO for approval.
2. Vessel personnel (crewmembers, agents, contractors, vendors and passengers on freight vessels) are not to be permitted to depart or arrive by way of the Port of Maputo unless their identification is provided in advance.
3. All passengers and crew (on passenger ships) are permitted to disembark the vessel in accordance with immigration laws. They should proceed directly to their place of work or out of the terminal.

1.7 Casual Labor

1. All casual Labor must be registered with Port of Maputo Authority. Each service that requires casual Labor must be pre-authorized and a list with the names of the Labor must be issued. The Labor will then need to use their Port Authority ID cards in conjunction with the list to gain access to the Port of Maputo.