DP World, a leading logistics company based in Dubai, is set to enhance its presence in Mozambique with new investment plans.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and Chairman at DP World Group, met with Mozambican President, H.E Filipe Nyusi at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to discuss the development of industrial parks across the country and to elevate Mozambique’s logistics infrastructure to new heights in addition to the Port of Maputo expansion project.
As Mozambique serves as a key cargo hub for South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and other Southern African nations, the logistics infrastructure expansion will reinforce Mozambique’s status as a regional hub, benefiting both Mozambique and its neighboring countries.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem Group Chairman and CEO – DP World
“We’ve been in Mozambique for more than 20 years, and the country is now a critical hub for regional trade. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in Mozambique and broader Southern Africa. Our investments will add significant value to the trade sector, helping to enhance Mozambique’s role as a gateway for cargo movement throughout the region.”
DP World recently extended its concession for the Port of Maputo to 2058. The company is currently investing $600 million to boost the port’s cargo handling capacity from 170,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) per year to 530,000 TEU annually by 2027.
Additionally, DP World has a significant road freight network in the country, connecting key corridors and providing seamless market access. This move highlights DP World’s unwavering commitment to driving sustainable growth in Mozambique and fostering stronger connections with neighboring economies.
The port of Maputo, strategically located to serve Southern Africa, includes a 400-metre quay with a 12-metre draft. The terminal’s annual capacity of 255,000 TEU is supported by cutting-edge infrastructure including 450 reefer plugs, a fleet of 1750 vehicles and three mobile harbor cranes.
The Maputo container terminal is set to expand and feature a 650-metre quay with a 16.5-metre draft. The terminal’s annual capacity will be increased to 600,000 TEU, supported by three new post-panamax ship-to-shore cranes and three mobile harbor cranes.
