Mozambique’s Maputo port, the country’s largest, reported a slight decline in cargo volumes in 2024, primarily attributed to post-election protests that disrupted transportation routes and border operations.
The country experienced significant unrest following the October 9th presidential election, which resulted in widespread protests and a violent government crackdown.
These events led to border closures, road blockages, and disruptions to the crucial rail corridor connecting Maputo to South Africa.
Despite these challenges, the port handled 30.9 million metric tons of cargo in 2024, a slight decrease from the record 31.2 million metric tons achieved in 2023.
The Maputo port plays a vital role in regional trade, handling commodities such as coal, chrome, copper, and grains.
The MPDC, a consortium of international and domestic partners, operates the port and is currently undertaking a major expansion project to increase its capacity from 37 million tons to 58 million tons per year.