Mozambique - 2 Mozambique Logistics Infrastructure

Mozambique is a long but fairly narrow country, with an area of 801,537 km² that stretches over 2,500 km of coastline and 4,500 km of land borders with Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Swaziland. The logistics infrastructure was designed to provide adequate gateways for the hinterland traffic through an integrated ports and railways system. The road network was conceived as a feeder system around the main urban areas, and locomotion north-south was to be made by sea for goods, and by air for the people.

Mozambique's logistical infrastructure has undergone significant development over the past decade, but still faces several challenges in terms of road network, railway, aviation, ports, waterways, and storage.

Road Network:

Mozambique's road network is extensive but in poor condition, with only a small portion of it paved. The road network is gradually being improved, mostly with donor funding, and concessions are being made on specific routes that charge tolls.

The completion of the Maputo-Katembe Bridge in 2018, which connects Maputo to the Katembe district, has enhanced access to the southern region of the country. Additionally, the rehabilitation of the N6 road from Beira to Machipanda and the asphalting of the N11 road from Mocuba to Milange were completed in 2019, further improving access to Zimbabwe and Malawi, respectively.

There are several national development and investment programs underway or planned in Mozambique to improve the road network. One of the major initiatives is the "Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program" project, which is being implemented by the World Bank. A total of 508 kilometers of selected priority road sections of EN1 will benefit from rehabilitation. The section of EN1 in worst condition is about 1,050 km long, out of a total length of 2,600 km. The project will last 10 years, with two years of construction and eight years of maintenance. In phase 1, the intervention will focus on 508 km. This includes the stretches Inchope-Gorongosa (Sofala), Chimuara-Nicoadala (Zambézia) and Metoro-Pemba (Cabo Delgado). After finishing phase 1, phase 2 will immediately follow, which includes the Lúrio river-Metoro section (Cabo Delgado); the stretch from the Save river to Muchungwè and Muchungwe to Inchope (both in Sofala). Phase 3, includes the Pambara to Save river section (Inhambane). Over the next ten years, the World Bank will inject about 850 million dollars to finance the rehabilitation of the 1,050 kilometer stretch of the N1.

Railway:

Mozambique's national railway network spans over 3,000 km and is managed by the state-owned Mozambique Ports and Railways (CFM) company, and by Nacala Logistics, managing the northern corridor.

The railway network has no north-south connections, unless one travels through neighbouring countries. The Mozambique railway system was developed in order to be connected with the three main ports of Maputo, Beira and Nacala, mainly to provide a transportation service for exports from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi, and for some national traffic from landlocked provinces.

There has been an extensive infrastructure rehabilitation and locomotive and rolling stock renewal across all Southern and Central networks which resulted in higher tonnage capacity and reduced travel time.

The Dona Ana - Vila Nova da Fronteira Railway Line (branch of Sena line) had been rehabilitated in 2022, over a length of 44 km, awaiting the Malawian counterpart, whose works are currently in the mobilization of material and earthworks phase. The operation of this Line will allow the circulation of commercial cargo and passenger trains from the Port of Beira to Malawi.

The acquisition of additional five locomotives, 90 carriages, and 350 wagons will align with the Mozambique government's government’s 2020-2024 five-year program.

Aviation:

Currently, the aviation sector in Mozambique is relatively small, with only a few airlines operating within the country. The national carrier, LAM Mozambique Airlines, is the largest airline in the country and provides both domestic and international services. Other airlines that operate in Mozambique include TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, TAAG, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, South African Airlink, and Kenya Airways. The country also has a number of small regional airlines that provide services to remote areas.

The government has identified the development of the aviation industry as a priority, and plans to invest in new airport infrastructure, training programs for aviation professionals, and the promotion of Mozambique as a tourist destination.

Ports:

Mozambique is a country with a long coastline of approximately 2,500 km, providing access to the Indian Ocean, extending from South Africa in the south to Tanzania in the north. The country has several major ports along its extensive coastline, including the ports of Maputo, Beira, and Nacala, which serve as critical gateways for international trade and neighbouring countries. Other smaller ports, such as Quelimane and Pemba, serve mostly nearby businesses and communities.

In 2022 a total of 1058 m of berthing area was rehabilitated in Port of Maputo, expanded and dredged to depths of up to 16 meters. Some of the planned investments are: creation of a food terminal (grains, sugar, vegetable oils, molasses); expansion of the container terminal; expansion of the intermodal container terminal (MICD); expanding TCM (Matola Coal Terminal) capacity to 12 MTPA.

Port of Beira has also benefited of some investments by Cornelder. The Container terminal benefitted from an investment to increase the capacity of its container storage space to an area of three hectares, as well as the building of a new five lane access road, with the option to add a further two lanes in the future. There has been investment in equipment such as in terminal tractors, Reachstackers, RoRo tugmasters, forklifts, weighbridges. With the projection expansion of storage yard, in addition to using Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTG´s) the port will be able to handle 700,000.00 TEU.

The northern Mozambican Port of Nacala plans to increase its cargo handling capacity from 100,000 TEU yearly to 252,000 TEU, a growth of over 150 percent, after the conclusion of the rehabilitation, expansion and modernisation works. The work is expected to be concluded in 2023 and includes the complete rehabilitation of the port facilities, dredging, construction of access roads, and investing in equipment. The rehabilitation, expansion, and modernization works were financed by the Japanese Development Agency (JICA), which disbursed 277.5 million dollars.

Rehabilitation of infrastructure on the pier and container terminal took place in Port of Quelimane, as well as dredging the access channel. This rehabilitation allowed for the expansion of the handling capacity of the container and general cargo terminal, allowing the manoeuvring basin, with a width of 200 m, to reach a depth of five meters, against the previous two to three meters.

In 2019, the Port of Pemba underwent significant rehabilitation and was equipped with modern equipment to handle various types of cargo, including Graphite, Marble, Cotton, Timber, and Clinker. The port is now capable of operating 24/7 and handling up to 27,000 TEUs annually, an increase from the previous 18,000 TEUs. CFM's investment of USD 5 million is expected to improve the flow of goods from the Port of Pemba, reducing the need to travel 400 km to the Port of Nacala, which causes damage to roads and wastes time and resources.

Waterways:

Mozambique's internal waterways have historically been an important means of transport for goods and people, but their utilization has been limited in recent years. The country has a vast network of internal waterways, including the Zambezi, Pungwe, and Save rivers, which span a total of 3,750 km However, due to a lack of investment in infrastructure and equipment, as well as the presence of natural obstacles such as sandbars and rapids, the waterways are not fully utilized.

Internal maritime transport of goods between ports was relaunched in 2020. However, cabotage has proved to be unsustainable in the national market. The revitalization of cabotage is a government initiative included in the government’s 2020-2024 five-year program, with the aim of reducing the costs of transporting goods, with an impact on prices for the final consumer.

Storage:

Mozambique is divided into ten provinces, each with its own unique storage needs and challenges. In general, the storage infrastructure in Mozambique is limited, with many areas lacking sufficient storage capacity for their needs. Reliable storage facilities are often difficult to locate, particularly in rural areas.

In the southern province of Maputo, storage facilities are primarily located in the capital city of Maputo. The city is home to several modern storage facilities, including large warehouses and cold storage facilities. However, the demand for storage in Maputo is high, and many businesses struggle to find affordable storage solutions.

In the central province of Sofala, storage facilities are more limited. The port city of Beira is the primary gateway for imports and exports in the region, but the city's storage facilities are often overwhelmed by the volume of cargo passing through the port.

In the northern province of Cabo Delgado, storage facilities are even more limited. The region has a growing natural gas industry, which requires significant storage capacity for equipment and supplies.

2.2 Mozambique Aviation

Key airport information may be found at:

http://worldaerodata.com/

https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/

Civil aviation is a critical component to the Mozambique transport system due to its immense size: the country spans over 2,300 km from North to South and the poor road network renders land transportation too slow.

The Civil Aviation Institute of Mozambique (IACM – http://www.iacm.gov.mz/) is the oversight body for all aviation activities.

The national carrier, Mozambique Airlines (LAM – http://www.lam.co.mz/), covers only national destinations and some neighbouring countries, e.g. South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. Several international airlines such as SAA, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, TAAG, Qatar Airways, TAP, and Turkish Airlines have flights to Mozambique. The domestic flights are now being opened to other airlines in addition to LAM, and FastJet (https://www.fastjet.com/en) already operates to Beira, Tete and Nampula.

For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.4 Airport Companies Contact List

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

The following steps are required before prepositioning of foreign registered aircraft:

Application for provisional Air Service Licence by the operator contracted to provide the services. If the operator is not familiar with Mozambique, it is advisable to use a point of contact, e.g. WFP Maputo and/or a local aviation consultancy company to facilitate the process.
UNHAS requires foreign operators to ensure that the Civil Aviation Authorities of the country of registration of the aircraft clearly takes responsibility for all safe oversight while operating in Mozambique.
The following operator, aircraft and crew documentation is required:
- Air Operator Certificate and crew licences
- Certificates of Registration, Airworthiness, Insurance, and Maintenance Release

For non-scheduled and private flights, permission for over-flights and landings are required 24 hours in advance to IACM.
Regarding over-flights, the following information is required in item 18 of the flight plan for:
- Registration of aircraft (if different from the call sign), number of crew and passengers
- Colour and nationality of aircraft, purpose of flight, complete post and telegraphic address of operator
Regarding landings, the following information is required in item 18 of the flight plan for:
- Registration of aircraft (if different from the call sign), names and nationality of crew members and/or passengers
- Names and address of entities to be contacted, nature of cargo, purpose of flight, airport of entry
- Colour and nationality of aircraft, complete postal and telegraphic address of operator.

Upon submission of the application and documentation to IACM it will take 7 to 10 days to obtain clearance.

In addition to the above, it is essential that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation issues an official communication, notifying relevant Government departments and authorities of the mandate of the humanitarian organisation to respond to the emergency activity, in order to facilitate the decision-making process of the aviation regulatory bodies.

2.2.1 Mozambique Maputo International Airport

Airport Overview

Maputo airport is located three kilometres north of Maputo city.

It has a “4” aerodrome reference code and is capable of sustaining aeroplanes with a letter code up to “E”. The ATC approach is Cat I.

There are two terminals (Domestic and International) with three air bridges each and one cargo terminal.

Two handling companies and one catering company provide respective services to airlines.

The airport is open for operations 24 hours per day. However, it closes 30 minutes before and after VIP flight arrival or departure.

Maputo International Airport website:

https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-maputo

Maputo Airport
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Maputo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Maputo, 3 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Maputo International Airport or Mavalane International Airport
Latitude	-25.92086
Longitude	32.57254
Elevation (ft and m)	45 m (147 FT)
IATA Code	MPM
ICAO Code	FQMA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique (ADM)
Management Contact Person	Cândida Botelho - 843109373
Open From (hours)	00:00 Hrs
Open To (hours)	24:00 Hrs

Airport Pictures

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The airlines operating in Maputo include:

LAM – Mozambique Airlines (www.lam.co.mz/)

SAA – South African Airways (www.flysaa.com/)

Ethiopian Airlines (www.ethiopianairlines.com/MZ/EN/)

Qatar Airways (www.qatarairways.com/)

Turkish Airlines (www.turkishairlines.com/)

TAP – Portuguese Airlines (http://www.flytap.com/)

Kenya Airways (www.kenya-airways.com/)

TAAG – Angola Airlines (www.taag.com/)

Fastjet (www.fastjet.com/)

The main handling company is MAHS (Mozambique Airport Handling Services): http://www.mahs.co.mz/

The catering company is SMS: http://www.smscatering.co.mz/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The terminal has a capacity of 900,000 passengers a year and can serve up to 400 arriving and departing passengers per hour.

Performance for 2017
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	18,858
Total Passengers	940,762
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt)
Current Activity of the Airport (mt)
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	No

Runways

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3,660 m x 45 m
Orientation	05/23
Surface	Flexible/Asphalt

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions	1,700 m x 45 m
Orientation	10/28
Surface	Flexible/Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (9)	Yes
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	No	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	No	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	Reference code “E”
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	Reference code “E”
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)
Storage Area (m³ and mt)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (mt)	14 tons
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Height *(m)*	B747 cabin height
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Customs Guidance

Customs is operational 24 hours a day and has an office at airport. It normally takes 3-5 minutes for each passage in the passenger terminal. In the cargo terminal, it depends on the amount of goods to be cleared.

Storage Facilities

Arrangements for storage must be requested to MAHS 48 hours in advance.

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	23 - 56	56 - 342	342 - 540
Landing USD - $	5.5	5.5	5.5
Night Landing USD - $	±125	±125	±125
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking	0.5/3h	0.5/3h	0.5/3h
Handling Charges	7.5	7.5	7.5

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.34
Avgas

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	5-25	By operation
Break Bulk Fee
Diplomatic Mail
Strong Room – per consignment
Cold Storage Fee
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt
Storage per Day
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo
International Air Waybill
Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

Weight	First Hour (USD)	Additional (USD)
0 – 40,000 kg	83.30	30/30 min or fraction
40,001 – 100,000 kg	89.25	40/30 min or fraction
100,001 – 190,000 kg	97.75	50/30 min or fraction
190,000 kg and over	110.50	60/30 min or fraction

Security

The airport has modern and up-to-date security screening equipment and procedures for both departing and arriving passengers. However, the control over luggage helpers present on the arrival and departure halls leaves leaves the airport open to regular security violations as there is frequent access to these restricted areas by these workers, not all of them in possession of the required permits.

2.2.2 Mozambique Beira International Airport

Airport Overview

The airport’s aerodrome reference code is “4”. It is capable of sustaining airplanes up to letter code “E”. It has one passenger terminal for both domestic and international flights, with no air bridge. ATC approach operations Cat I.

The airport closes 30 minutes before and after VIP flight arrival or departure.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Sofala
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Beira, 9.5 km to city
Airport’s Complete Name	Beira International Airport
Latitude	-19.79474
Longitude	34.91583
Elevation (ft and m)	8 m
IATA Code	BEW
ICAO Code	FQBR
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person	Domingos Rodrigues +258825728840
Open From (hours)	00:00 HRS
Open To (hours)	24:00 HRS

Airport Pictures

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

LAM – Mozambique Airlines (www.lam.co.mz/)

Malawi Airlines (www.malawian-airlines.com/)

Fastjet (www.fastjet.com/)

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2017
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	7,107
Total Passengers	186,533
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt)
Current Activity of the Airport (mt)
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	No

Runways

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2.400 m x 45 m
Orientation	12/30
Surface	Asphalt

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions	1,698 m x 30 m
Orientation	17/35
Surface	Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land
Width and Length (m)
Surface

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	No
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	No
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
PaxTransport to Airfield	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	6
Catering Services		De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	No	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	No

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	Reference Code letter “E”
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	Reference Code letter “E”
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	110,816.25
Storage Area (m³and mt)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (mt)	14
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Height *(m)*	B747 cabin
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	23 - 56	56 - 342	342 - 540
Landing USD - $	5.5	5.5	5.5
Night Landing USD - $	±125	±125	±125
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking	05/3h	0.5/3h	0.5/3h
Handling Charges	7.5	7.5	7.5

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.34
Avgas

Mozambique - 2.2.3 Mozambique Inhambane National Airport

Airport Overview

Inhambane Airport is a small domestic airport located in the Inhambane province of Mozambique. The airport serves as a gateway to the tourist destination of Tofo. The airport is regularly used by small regional airlines and charter flights that transport tourists to and from the region. One of the main issues with Inhambane Airport is its limited infrastructure and capacity. The airport only has one runway and a small terminal building.

Inhambane Airport is an airport in Jangamo District, Inhambane Province, Mozambique.
Regular flights: Maputo-Inhambane-Vilankulo, Vilankulo-Inhambane-Maputo (four times per week)

Charter flights usually have departure in South Africa
Aircrafts like Bombardier Q400

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Jangamo, Inhambane, Gaza
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Inhambane 3 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aeroporto de Inhambane
Latitude	-23.5200
Longitude	35.2500
Elevation (ft and m)	9 m
IATA Code	INH
ICAO Code	FQIN
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-d
Management Contact Person	Manuel Soares (+25829320312)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1500 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	16/34
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No*	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

* Aerodrome flight information service (AFIS)

Fuel Services Charges

Supplier Petromoc

Jet A1 - 1 tanks with 30,000 l capacity. 24h for restocking.
Payment with POS not working. Contact Sales Dept. for bank transfer.

Management Contact Person: Emilio Alfredo (84/877312000, 879920335)

	Price per Litre (Feb’23)
Jet A-1	USD 1.3188/l, USD 0.005/l (airport tax), USD 0.0157/l (fuel tax), USD 0.0510/l (customs duty)
Avgas	Not available

Mozambique - 2.2.4 Mozambique Vilankulo National Airport

Airport Overview

Vilankulo Airport is located in the southern part of Mozambique, serving the coastal town of Vilankulo. The airport is regularly used by tourists traveling to the nearby Bazaruto Archipelago. The airport also plays an important role in supporting the local economy, particularly through the transportation of goods and supplies. The runway is relatively short, measuring under 1,500 m, which can make it difficult for larger aircraft to land and take off safely.

Regular flights: Maputo-Inhambane-Vilankulo, Vilankulo-Inhambane-Maputo (four times per week)

Charter flights usually have departure in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Aircrafts like Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 190

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Inhambane
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Vilankulo 4 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aeroporto de Vilankulo
Latitude	-22.018
Longitude	35.313
Elevation (ft and m)	12 m
IATA Code	VNX
ICAO Code	FQVL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-vilankulo
Management Contact Person	Jerónimo Tambajane (+258844932206)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1,470 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	17/35
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions
Runway Orientation	10/28
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Bad

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	Yes (FIS)	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Supplier BP

Jet A1 - 2 tanks with 50,000 liters and 20,000 liters capacity, and 18,000 liters on Aircraft Refuelling Truck. 24h for restocking.
Avgas - 1 tank with 30,000 liters capacity, 24h for restocking
Payment with POS; for bank transfer contact Sales Department (Celia Pava 843156560, Dalva Macheve 855974096). Payment also possible via fuel.rocketroute.com

Management Contact Person: Ilário (849667299), Rafael (844541123), Emildo (842805349)

	Price per Litre USD - $ (Feb’23)
Jet A-1	1.53 $/l, 0.005 $/l (refuelling tax), 0.02 $/l (fuel tax)
Avgas	2.58 $/l, 0.005 $/l (refuelling tax), 0.07 $/l (fuel tax), 0.44 $/l (VAT)

Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

Mozambique - 2.2.5 Mozambique Quelimane National Airport

Airport Overview

Quelimane Airport is a regional airport located in the Zambezia Province of Mozambique. It is the main airport serving the city of Quelimane and the surrounding areas. The airport has a single runway, measuring under 2,000 m long and can accommodate small to medium-sized aircraft such as Boeing 737s and ATR 42s. The airport primarily handles domestic flights within Mozambique.

Regular flights: Maputo-Quelimane, Quelimane-Maputo (daily)

Aircrafts like Bombardier Q400

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Zambézia
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Quelimane 3 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aeroporto de Quelimane
Latitude	-17.855
Longitude	36.869
Elevation (ft and m)	11 m
IATA Code	UEL
ICAO Code	FQQL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroporto de Moçambique https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-quelimane
Management Contact Person	Mauricio Alfredo (84/873850840)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1,800 m x 45 m
Runway Orientation	18/36
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Supplier BP

Jet A1 - 2 tanks with 55,000 liters and 80,000 liters capacity, and 20,000 liters on Aircraft Refuelling Truck. 48/72h for restocking.
Payment with POS; for bank transfer contact Sales Department (Celia Pava 843156560, Dalva Macheve 855974096). Payment also possible via fuel.rocketroute.com.
Management Contact Person: Chico Boa (845785713)

	Price per Litre USD - $ (Feb’23)
Jet A-1	1.60 $/l, 0.005 $/l (refuelling tax), 0.02 $/l (fuel tax)
Avgas	Not available

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

2.2.6 Mozambique Nampula International Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Nampula
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Nampula, 3 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Nampula International Airport
Latitude	-15.10571
Longitude	39.28174
Elevation (ft and m)	440m
IATA Code	APL
ICAO Code	FQNP
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person	Helder Sarmento +258828085320
Open From (hours)	06:00
Open To (hours)	20:00

Airport Picture

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2017
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	5,666
Total Passengers	156,538
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt)
Current Activity of the Airport (mt)
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	No

Runways

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2,000 m x 45 m
Orientation	05/23
Surface	Asphalt

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions	1,500 m x 45 m
Orientation
Surface	Gravel

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land
Width and Length (m)
Surface

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	No
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)
Pax Transport to Airfield	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	6
Catering Services		De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	No	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	No

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	B737 – 500
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	41,477.50
Storage Area (m³and mt)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (mt)
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Height *(m)*
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	23 - 56	56 - 342	342 - 540
Landing USD - $	5.5	5.5	5.5
Night Landing USD - $	±125	±125	±125
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking	0.5/3h	0.5/3h	0.5/3h
Handling Charges	7.5	7.5	7.5

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.96 (MZN 7,59)
Avgas	1.96 (MZN 119,78)

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	5-25	By operation
Break Bulk Fee
Diplomatic Mail
Strong Room – per consignment
Cold Storage Fee
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt
Storage per Day
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo
International Air Waybill
Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day

Mozambique - 2.2.7 Mozambique Tete National Airport

Airport Overview

Tete Airport is a regional airport located in the Tete province of Mozambique. It serves as a major transportation hub for the region, with regular commercial flights to Maputo, Johannesburg, and other nearby cities. The airport also supports the transportation needs of the mining industry, as Tete province is home to significant coal deposits.

Regular flights:

LAM: Maputo-Tete-Maputo (everyday, twice a day);
Airlink: Tete-Johannesburg-Tete (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)

Charter flights usually have departure in South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Aircrafts like Boeing 737, Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 190 operated by LAM; Embraer 135-140 operated by Airlink

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Tete, Tete
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Tete 7.5km
Airport’s Complete Name	Tete airport
Latitude	-16.108089
Longitude	33.640225
Elevation (ft and m)	160 m
IATA Code	TET
ICAO Code	FQTT
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Mocambique https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-tete
Management Contact Person	Laine Inacio (843890794, 873527354)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2,500 m x 45 m
Runway Orientation	01/19
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids (VOR/DME)	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Supplier BP

Jet A1 - 2 tanks with 83,000 l capacity, and 18,000 l on Aircraft Refuelling Truck. 48/72h for restocking.
Payment with POS; for bank transfer contact Sales Department (Celia Pava 843156560, Dalva Macheve 855974096). Payment also possible via fuel.rocketroute.com.
Management Contact Person: Arlindo Rodolfo (846882611, 822987130)

	Price per Litre USD - $ (Feb’23)
Jet A-1	1.44 $/l, 0.005 $/l (refuelling tax), 0.02 $/l (fuel tax)
Avgas	Not available

Supplier Petromoc

Jet A1 - 2 tanks with 35,000 l and 28,000 l capacity, and 20,200 l on Aircraft Refuelling Truck. 48/72h for restocking.
Payment with POS. Contact Sales Dept. for bank transfer.
Management Contact Person: Lourenço Nhamusso (846427272, 876427272)

	Price per Litre USD - $ (Feb’23)
Jet A-1	1.301 $/l, 0.005 $/l (airport tax), 0.0157 $/l (fuel tax), 0.0487 $/l (customs duty)
Avgas	Not available

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

Mozambique - 2.2.8 Mozambique Pemba National Airport

Airport Overview

The Pemba Airport is located in northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province. The airport has a single runway and terminal building. It is operated by Aeroportos de Moçambique. The airport is regularly used by both commercial and charter flights, serving various airlines such as LAM Mozambique Airlines, Astral aviation and Airlink.

Regular flights:

LAM: Maputo-Pemba-Maputo (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun) - Maputo-Pemba-Dar es Salaam (Tue, Sat)
Airlink: Tete-Johannesburg-Tete (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
UNHAS: 7 destinations with 2 fixed-wing and 1 rotary-wing

Charter flights usually have departure from Pemba to Lugenda, Kambako (Niassa), Palma, Mocimboa, Ibo (Cabo Delgado)
Aircrafts like Boeing 737, Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 190 operated by LAM; Embraer 135-140 operated by Airlink

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Cabo Delgado, Pemba
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Pemba 5 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aeroporto de Pemba
Latitude	-12.987
Longitude	40.522
Elevation (ft and m)	103 m
IATA Code	POL
ICAO Code	FQPB
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-pemba
Management Contact Person	Eduardo Mutereda (84/82 513 5860)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	Yes, UNHAS

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1,800 m x 45 m
Runway Orientation	35/17
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes (NDB)	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Supplier BP

Jet A1 - 4 tanks with 22,000 liter capacity each, and 22,000 liter on Aircraft Refuelling Truck. 24/48h for restocking.
Avgas - 1 tank with 32,000 liter capacity, 24/48h for restocking
Payment: with POS; for bank transfer contact Sales Department (Celia Pava 843156560 - Dalva Macheve 855974096). Payment also possible via fuel.rocketroute.com.

Management Contact Person: Celso Monguambe +258 853135260

	Price per Litre USD - $ (Feb’23)
Jet A-1	1.42 $/l, 0.005 $/l (refuelling tax), 0.02 $/l (fuel tax)
Avgas	2.68 $/l, 0.005 $/l (refuelling tax), 0.07 $/l (fuel tax), 0.46 $/l (VAT)

Supplier Petromoc

Jet A1 - 3 tanks with 25,000 liter, 25,000 liter, and 80,000 liter capacity, and 20,000 liter on Aircraft Refuelling Truck. From 24h to 48h for restocking.
Payment with POS; for bank transfer contact Sales Department.
Management Contact Person: Narciso Mabessa (829091923, 843605394)

	Price per Litre USD - $ (Feb’23)
Jet A-1	1.301 $/l, 0.005 $/l (airport tax), 0.0157 $/l (fuel tax), 0.0487 $/l (customs duty)
Avgas	Not available

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

Mozambique - 2.2.9 Mozambique Lichinga National Airport

Airport Overview

Lichinga Airport is in the Niassa province of northern Mozambique. The airport is a small regional airport, serving the city of Lichinga and the surrounding area. The airport is mainly used for domestic flights, with regular connections to the Mozambican capital, Maputo, and other cities in Mozambique.

Regular flights: Maputo-Nampula-Lichinga (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun)

Charter flights by Mozambique Leaf Tobacco from Lilongwe (Exports by rail via Cuamba and Nacala, or by road via Malawi and Tete)
Aircrafts like Boeing 737, Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 190

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Lichinga, Niassa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Lichinga 7 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aerodromo de Lichinga
Latitude	-13.27399
Longitude	35.26626
Elevation (ft and m)	1,369 m
IATA Code	VXC
ICAO Code	FQLC
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Mocambique https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-lichinga
Management Contact Person	Sheila Chemane (+258864905310, +258845506387)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2,530 m x 45 m
Runway Orientation	08/26
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes (managed by LAM)
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

No refuelling capacity. Equipment available but not operational.

2.2.10 Mozambique Nacala International Airport

Airport Overview

Formerly a military airport, Nacala airport underwent a major redevelopment to convert it to commercial use, due to the rising importance of the northern transport corridor and planned economic development for the northern provinces of Tete, Nampula, Niassa and Cabo Delgado. The redeveloped airport opened in 2014.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Nampula
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Nacala, 20 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Nacala International Airport
Latitude	-14.488
Longitude	40.712
Elevation (ft. and m)	125 m
IATA Code	MNC
ICAO Code	FQNC
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person	Jose Candrinho (+258828994324)
Open From (hours)	08:00
Open To (hours)	16:00

Airport Picture

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The airport is brand new and is only operating at less than 10% capacity due to the economic crisis that has affected Mozambique’s growth since 2015. However, a significant increase in traffic is expected following resumption of various economic activities and key mining and agricultural projects in the north of the country. The development prospects of the port of Nacala, (a USD 300 million rehabilitation and upgrading programme of which has just started), will also certainly contribute to the rise of both national and international passenger traffic.

Performance for 2017
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	586
Total Passengers	16,483
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt)	5,000
Current Activity of the Airport (mt)	200
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	No

Runway

The runway was completely rehabilitated recently (4 years ago).

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3,100 m x 45 m
Orientation	01/19
Surface	Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land
Width and Length (m)
Surface

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	No
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	No
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	No
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	No
Pax Transport to Airfield	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	6
Catering Services	No	De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	No	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	No	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	Boeing 747
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)
Storage Area (m³and mt)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (mt)
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Height *(m)*
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	23 - 56	56 - 342	342 - 540
Landing USD - $	5.5	5.5	5.5
Night Landing USD - $	±125	±125	±125
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking	0.5/3h	0.5/3h	0.5/3h
Handling Charges	7.5	7.5	7.5

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.88 (54.00 MZN)
Avgas

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge
Break Bulk Fee
Diplomatic Mail
Strong Room – per consignment
Cold Storage Fee
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt
Storage per Day
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo
International Air Waybill
Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

n.a.

Security

The airport has the most up-to-date security screening facilities for passengers and cargo.

Mozambique - 2.2.11 Mozambique Caia National Airport

Airport Overview

Caia Airport is located in the Sofala province of Mozambique. It is a small airport that primarily serves the local community. The airport has a single runway and limited facilities, but it is capable of handling small and medium-sized aircraft. The airport is managed by Serviço Distrital de Planeamento e Infraestruras (SDPI).

Caia Airport faces several challenges. One issue is the condition of the runway, which may not be suitable for larger aircraft or during adverse weather conditions. Communications infrastructure in the area may also be limited, which could impact the ability of pilots and air traffic controllers to communicate effectively. There are no regular flights.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Sofala
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Caia 1 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aerodromo de Caia
Latitude	-17.83476
Longitude	35.33478
Elevation (ft and m)	31 m
IATA Code	CMZ
ICAO Code	FQCA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	SDPI (Serviço Distrital de Planeamento e Infraestruras)
Management Contact Person	Beta da Silva (+258845520000)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	900 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	9/27
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Bad (potholes)

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	No

Fuel Services Charges

There are no fuel services. The Aircraft Refuelling Truck comes from Beira.

Mozambique - 2.2.12 Mozambique Songo National Airport

Airport Overview

Songo Airport is a small airport located in the Tete province of Mozambique, primarily used for general aviation and private flights. It has a single runway that is 900 m long and can accommodate small aircraft such as Cessnas and helicopters. The airport is primarily used by companies (Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa - HCB) in the area to transport their employees and equipment.

There are no regular flights, only charter flights.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Tete, Cahora Bassa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Songo 1 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aerodromo de Songo
Latitude	-15.603
Longitude	32.773
Elevation (ft and m)	881 m
IATA Code	-
ICAO Code	FQSG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Mocambique
Management Contact Person	Laine Inacio (843890794, 873527354)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	900 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	17/35
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids (VHF)	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

There are no fuel services. The Aircraft Refuelling Truck comes from Beira.

Mozambique - 2.2.13 Mozambique Xai Xai National Airport

Airport Overview

Filipe Jacinto Nyusi Airport ( Xai Xai Airport) is a regional airport located 32 km from Xai-Xai, the capital of the Gaza province in Mozambique. Inaugurated in 29 November 2021, the infrastructure has capacity for 220.000 passengers per year. It has a single runway that is 1,800 meters long and can accommodate small to medium-sized aircraft such as Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s. The airport serves as a vital transportation hub for the region, with regular commercial flights to Maputo. It also supports the transportation needs of the tourism and agricultural industries in the area.

Regular flights: Maputo-Xai Xai-Beira on Friday, Beira-Xai Xai-Maputo on Monday
Charter flights usually have departure in South Africa and Zimbabwe

Aeronaves like Embraer 145 and Bombardier Q400

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Nhacutse, Chongoene, Gaza
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Xai Xai 30 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aeroporto Filipe Jacinto Nyusi
Latitude	-24.892894
Longitude	33.753042
Elevation (ft and m)	97 m
IATA Code	VJB
ICAO Code	FQXA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person	Jacinto Mudaca (+258823885949, +258849008170, 28241104/5)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1800 m x 45 m
Runway Orientation	02/20
Runway Surface	Concrete
Runway Condition	New

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Supplier Petromoc

Jet A1 - 1 tank with 30,000 l, and 20,000 l on Aircraft Refuelling Truck. 24h for restocking.
Payment with POS not working; for bank transfer contact Sales Department.
Management Contact Person: Ilidio dos Santos Marques (84/864586099)

	Price per Litre USD - $ (Feb’23)
Jet A-1	1.3188 $/l, 0.005 $/l (airport tax), 0.0157 $/l (fuel tax), 0.0510 $/l (customs duty)
Avgas	Not available

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

2.2.14 Mozambique Mocimboa da Praia National Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Cabo Delgado
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Mocímboa da Praia, 2 km
Airport’s Complete Name
Latitude	-11.362
Longitude	40.355
Elevation (ft and m)	36 m
IATA Code	MZB
ICAO Code	FQMP
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2,000 m x 45 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening		Runway Lighting	Yes
Refuelling Capacity		Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	Yes (AIS)	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.34 plus transport costs from Nacala
Avgas

2.2.15 Mozambique Ponta de Ouro National Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Maputo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Ponta do Ouro, 5 km
Airport’s Complete Name
Latitude	-26.82666667
Longitude	32.83833333
Elevation (ft and m)	28 m
IATA Code	PDD
ICAO Code	FQPO
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	7,500 m x 25 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.34 plus transport costs from Maputo
Avgas

Mozambique - 2.2.16 Mozambique Cuamba National Airport

Airport Overview

Cuamba Airport is a small airport located in the Niassa Province of Mozambique, serving the town of Cuamba and the surrounding region. The airport is managed by Forças Armadas de Defesa de Moçambique (FADM). It faces several challenges, including a lack of modern equipment, limited communications, and inadequate security measures. It has a single asphalt runway in poor condition. There are no scheduled flights in or out of the city.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Niassa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Cuamba 2 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aeroporto de Cuamba
Latitude	-14.81722
Longitude	36.53167
Elevation (ft and m)	597 m
IATA Code	FXO
ICAO Code	FQCB
Managing Company or Airport Authority	FADM
Management Contact Person	FADM
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2,500 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	04/22
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	No potholes Many cracks

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel services are not available in town, can only be supplied from Nampula.

Mozambique - 2.2.17 Mozambique Chimoio National Airport

Airport Overview

Chimoio Airport is a small airport located in the Manica province of Mozambique. The airport serves the city of Chimoio and the surrounding regions, providing both domestic and international flights. The airport's runway is approximately 2,400 m long and can accommodate small and medium-sized aircraft.

Chimoio Airport is an airport in Chimoio District, Manica Province, Mozambique
Regular flights: Maputo-Chimoio-Maputo (everyday)

Charter flights usually have departure in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Aircrafts like Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 190

https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-chimoio

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Manica
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Chimoio, 8 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aeroporto de Chimoio
Latitude	-19.151
Longitude	33.429
Elevation (ft and m)	697 m
IATA Code	VPY
ICAO Code	FQCH
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person	Imeldina Mubai (+258878575100, +258827575100) Manuel Nassama (+258840140139)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Pictures

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2,400 m x 45 m
Runway Orientation	01/19
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Reasonable

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	Yes (AIS)	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes (NDB)	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

There are no fuel services. The Aircraft Refuelling Truck comes from Beira.

Mozambique - 2.2.18 Mozambique Ulongwe National Airport

Airport Overview

Ulongwe Airport is located in the Tete province of Mozambique. It is a small regional airport that serves as a transportation hub for the surrounding communities, including agricultural activities. The airport is mostly used for domestic flights, with limited international services.

The Airport faces several challenges. One issue is the condition of the runway, which may not be suitable for larger aircraft or during adverse weather conditions. Communications infrastructure in the area may also be limited, which could impact the ability of pilots and air traffic controllers to communicate effectively. There are no regular flights, only charter flights.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Tete, Angonia
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Ulongwe 1 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Aerodromo de Ulongwe
Latitude	-14.700000
Longitude	34.354167
Elevation (ft and m)	1,293.287 m
IATA Code	-
ICAO Code	FQUG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Mocambique
Management Contact Person	Laine Inacio (+258843890794, +258873527354)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1,800 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	16/34
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

There are no fuel services. The Aircraft Refuelling Truck comes from Beira.

2.2.19 Mozambique Bilene National Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Gaza
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Ponta Bilene, 2 km
Airport’s Complete Name
Latitude	-25.26611111
Longitude	33.23861111
Elevation (ft and m)	40 m
IATA Code	n/a
ICAO Code	FQBI
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Mocambique
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	690 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.34 plus transport costs from Maputo
Avgas

Mozambique - 2.2.20 Mozambique Lumbo National Airport

Airport Overview

Lumbo Airport is located near Ilha de Mozambique (Nampula Province), a small island off the northern coast of Mozambique. The airstrip is a relatively small and basic facility, with a single runway measuring approximately 1,300 m in length. It is primarily used for small aircraft and private planes.

The condition of the airstrip is generally considered to be poor, with limited infrastructure and basic facilities. The lack of maintenance and investment in the airport means that it can be difficult to access during periods of heavy rain. There are no regular flights, only charter flights.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Nampula, Ilha de Moçambique
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Ilha de Moçambique 7.4 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Lumbo Airport
Latitude	-15.03305
Longitude	40.67172
Elevation (ft and m)	33 m
IATA Code	LFB
ICAO Code	FQLU
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person	Mucussete Afonso (+258847696070, +258866507102)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

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Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1,300 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	01/19
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Reasonable to poor

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

There are no fuel services. The Aircraft Refuelling Truck comes from Nampula.

2.2.21 Mozambique Angoche National Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Nampula
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Angoche, 9 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Angoche Airport
Latitude	-16.181943
Longitude	39.944722
Elevation (ft and m)	36 m
IATA Code	ANO
ICAO Code	FQAG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Aeroportos de Moçambique
Management Contact Person	Mauricio Alfredo (+258 843850840)
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Airport Picture

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1,100 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	18/36
Runway Surface	Gravel
Runway Condition	Reasonable

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions	815 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	07/22
Runway Surface	Gravel
Runway Condition	Reasonable

Runway #3
Runway Dimensions	600 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	13/31
Runway Surface	Gravel
Runway Condition	Reasonable

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	Yes

Mozambique - 2.1 Mozambique Port Assessment

Mozambique is a country with a long coastline of approximately 2,500 km, providing access to the Indian Ocean, extending from South Africa in the south to Tanzania in the north. The country has several major ports along its extensive coastline, including the ports of Maputo, Beira, and Nacala, which serve as critical gateways for international trade, for neighbouring countries of Eswatini, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, DRC and Malawi.

The Port of Maputo is the largest and busiest port in Mozambique, located in the capital city of Maputo at the southern end of the country. It handles the majority of Mozambique's imports and exports, including containerized cargo, dry bulk cargo, and liquid bulk cargo. The port is also strategically located for trade with neighbouring countries such as Zimbabwe, Eswatini and South Africa.

The Port of Beira, located in central Mozambique, is the second-largest port in the country and a vital gateway for landlocked countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. It handles a wide range of cargo, including coal, iron ore, and other minerals, as well as containerized cargo.

The Port of Nacala is located in the northern part of Mozambique and is primarily used for the export of coal from the nearby Moatize coal mines. It is also an important hub for the export of other commodities such as agricultural products.

Comprehensive railway and road networks link these ports to neighbouring countries and the landlocked provinces of Mozambique. Other smaller ports exist, such as Quelimane and Pemba that serve mostly nearby businesses and communities.

Overall, Mozambique's port network plays a critical role in facilitating international trade and economic development in the country and the broader Southern African region.

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2.1.2 Mozambique Port of Maputo

Port Overview

The port of Maputo is the largest port in Mozambique, connected to an extensive rail and road network. It serves the Mozambique provinces of Maputo and Gaza and offers a short and viable access route for import and export cargoes from South Africa (Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces mainly), Swaziland, Zimbabwe (Matabeleland) and Botswana. More than 80% of handled cargo is in transit to/from neighbouring countries.

In total, the port has 16 linear berths totalling approximately 4,000 metres.

A renewable 25-year concession to manage and develop the port was awarded to an international port management consortium (Portus Indico), which subsequently formed a Mozambican joint venture with CFM – the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC).

The approach channels have recently been restored to design depth and continuous 24/7 port operations have been established. Vessels have a choice of two channels (North or South) to reach the Pilot Station at Buoy 6. Using the South Channel saves about 11 miles for vessels arriving from the South, but this channel is subject to strong tidal sets. Pilotage through the Xefina and Polana channels into the berths is compulsory from Buoy 6.

There are two main components to the port, the Maputo Cargo Terminals, which include the container, bulk minerals, citrus, sugar and molasses terminals and, 6 km further upriver, the Matola Bulk Terminals with four deep-water berths for handling coal, fuel and lubricants, aluminium and grains.

Port website: http://www.cfm.co.mz/index.php/en/infraestruturas/cfm-south/port-of-maputo

http://www.portmaputo.com/

Key port information may also be found at http://ports.com/mozambique/port-of-maputo/

http://ports.com/mozambique/port-of-matola/

http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=2291

Port Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Maputo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Maputo
Port's Complete Name	Port of Maputo
Latitude	-25.9602
Longitude	32.5454
Managing Company or Port Authority	MPDC except for the following terminals in Matola: Aluminium (Mozal) Grains (Grindrod/Stema) Fuel and lubricants (Oiltanking Mozambique)
Management Contact Person	Kristina Abudo de Klerk
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Maputo International Airport served by the following airlines: LAM, SAA, TAP, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, TAAG, Fast Jet

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.3 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

The Maputo Port’s access channel has a length of 48 Nautical Miles that enables MSD of 14.40m (with neap tides) or 15.50m (with spring tides).
Maximum LOA vessels depend on the category, but presently due to quay length and design drafts alongside, 300m is the acceptable size.
With the construction of Maputo-Katembe Bridge, limitations in air draft for all vessels is 62.50m.
Waiting time also depends on the type of vessel: 2-4 hours for containers and 12-24 hours for other types. Vessels with cargo for internal consumption, such as rice, wheat, frozen fish, fuel, etc. are given priority, as well as humanitarian cargo.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From November to March
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments

Handling Figures for 2017
Vessel Calls	1,062
Container Traffic (TEUs)	101,995

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017
Bulk (mt)	16,750,811
Break bulk (mt)	1,467,333

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following document: Maputo Port Tariffs.

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Cabotage Berth (1)	1	293	7
Conventional Berth (3)	1	263	9	Car carriers, Cruise liners and Naval vessels
Conventional Berth (4)	1	273	9	General cargo
Conventional Berth (5)	1	230	12	Bulk, Project and General cargo
Conventional Berth (6)	1	246	9.5	Molasses
Conventional Berth (7)	1	240	12	Bulk and general cargo
Conventional Berth (8)	1	202	12	Bulk sugar
Conventional Berth (9)	1	436	12	Bulk chrome, ferro-chrome and nickel
Container Berth (10)	1	308	12
Conventional Berth (11)	1	177	12	Bulk clinker, gypsum, magnetite, and coal
Conventional Berth (12)	1	169	12	Vegetable oil
Silo Berth	1	210	9.5	Managed by Grindrod/Stema
Matola Coal Terminal	1	220	15.4	Bulk coal and magnetite.
Oil Jetty	1	230	11.5	Managed by Oil Tanking Mozambique
Aluminium terminal	1	230	12	Managed by Mozal
Berthing Tugs (2)	1	220	7.2
Water Barges	n.a.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Nr 4 and 5
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Nr 7
Imports and Exports - RoRo	Nr 3
Other Imports	n.a.

Port Handling Equipment

Port equipment is owned by MPDC or by its sub-concessions within its terminals, e.g. container terminal, bulk sugar terminal, grain terminal, vegetable oils terminal, molasses terminal.

Fleet availability is about 85% and usually maintained by the appropriate agents of each manufacturer.

A third mobile crane has been purchased, which could trim a day off vessel berthing times.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available
Dockside Crane	Yes
Container Gantries	Yes
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1 x 60 tons 2 x 144 tons
Reachstacker	Yes
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	Yes	24 tractors and 41 trailers
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	Yes
Transtainer	Yes
Forklifts	Yes	2 x 2.5 tons 2 x 4.5 tons 6 x 7 tons 2 x 7.5 tons 2 x 15 tons 1 x 24 tons 5 x 28 tons 2 x 40 tons
Pay loaders	Yes	15
Excavators	Yes	6 x 20 tons

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft.	40 ft.
Container Facilities Available	308 m berth 4 x 375 m rail siding 12 m draft 3 mobile harbour cranes RTG container terminal operation 196 reefer plugs 300,000 TEU capacity
Container Freight Station (CFS)	MICD (Maputo Intermodal Container Depot): Warehouse (8,000 m²) Empty container yard (2,500 TEU) Full container yard (300 TEU) Bulk packing slab (8,000 m²)
Refrigerated Container Stations	n/a
Other Capacity Details	Annual 300,000 TEU capacity
Daily Take Off Capacity *(Containers per Day)*	900-1,000 Containers per day
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	196 reefer plugs
Emergency Take-off Capacity	n/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift *(Containers per Shift)*	n/a

Customs Guidance

Customs regulations in Mozambique combine SADC regional integration requirements with existing local procedures, depending on the cargo being cleared. Principal legislation, contacts and other useful customs-related information is available from the Mozambican Customs Authority (www.alfandegas.gov.mz)

The process of application for exemption of duties comprises following steps:

Accreditation and licensing to operate in Mozambique with special diplomatic status for duty free imports.
Before the arrival of the cargo submission of:
Commercial invoice
Packing List
Application to Customs with justification for exemption
Customs clears the goods that can be exempted from duties, through the JUE (“Janela Única Eletrónica” or Electronic Single Window).
For the submission to JUE, the following is required:
Commercial invoice
Transport document (original)
Packing List
Customs clearance document
JUE issues a notice of payment (AP).
Deduction of import duties at JUE:
The AP is taken physically to Tax Department to apply respective deduction of the value of the import duties.
Once this step is finalized, the customs clearance process can be completed.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

The MICD terminal comprises a warehouse with 8,000m², container yard for 2,500 TEUs empties and 300 TEUs full and 8,000 m² open storage for bulk packing slab. The terminal offers a wide variety of container related services:

Container storage
Container inspections
Cleaning of containers
Light container repairs
Pre-trip inspections on reefer containers
Receiving bulk cargoes and pack into containers
Receiving and warehousing of unitised cargoes for packing into containers
De-stuffing of containers, warehousing of cargo and loading onto road vehicles
Warehouse approved by PPECB for ambient packing of fruits

The port has general cargo berth with two Ro-Ro access ramp points (263 and 285m berth length respectively).

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

The bulk grain terminal at MPDC, operated by MGT, is comprised of 5 silos with 5,000 tons capacity each. The annual handling capacity is 200,000 tons. Kemmie is responsible for bagging and direct bagging from ship discharge.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	One	2,504
Refrigerated Cargo	n.a.	n.a.
General Cargo	Two	1,972 + 1,784

Stevedoring

The following companies perform stevedoring activities in the port of Maputo:

RGB – https://www.freightnet.com/profile/154340.htm/

Manica Moçambique – http://www.manica.co.mz/

Unidos Serviços

Mozport Maputo – http://www.supermaritime.com/offices/maputo/

Hinterland Information

The main customers of the port of Maputo are from neighbouring countries and make use of the following three railway lines:

Ressano Garcia Line to the South Africa border (88 km). There is a partial concession for iron ore traffic with Transnet.
Goba Line to the Swaziland border (71 km). Operated by CFM Sul.
Limpopo Line to the Zimbabwe border (522 km). Operated by CFM Sul.

The road connection to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland is in good condition. However, road traffic to Zimbabwe and Botswana still transits mainly through South Africa at present.

The road network that links the port with the Provinces of Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane is also paved and in reasonably good condition.

Port Security

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level *(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)*	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

Mozambique - 2.1.1 Mozambique Port of Beira

Port Overview

The Port of Beira is the second largest port in Mozambique. It is located at the mouth of the Púngue River, 20 km from the open sea and about 1,200 km north of Maputo.

Served by extensive rail and road network systems, Beira is the main port for exports and imports from the Mozambique provinces of Sofala, Manica and Tete, and a strategic gateway for the landlocked countries in southeast Africa. It provides a short and quick access route for transit cargoes to/from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and DRC. A fuel pipeline also links the port with Zimbabwe.

The port of Beira has 11 berths stretching over a total length of 1,994 m. This excludes berth nr. 1, which is reserved as a fishing harbour. ‘Cornelder de Moçambique’ (CdM), a joint venture between the state-owned Mozambique Ports and Railways (CFM) and Cornelder Holding from the Netherlands, has operated it since 1998 with concession for CT and GC excluding Oil terminal and Coal Terminal (TCC8) which are operated by CFM.

Beira is a tidal port – pilotage and tug assistance is always therefore compulsory. Access to the port is made through the 135 m wide dredged Macuti Channel (17 nautical miles from the Macuti lighthouse), with an actual minimum depth of 8 m below the chart datum in the Macuti curve. Systematic dredging is required to maintain the channel depths and width. The maximum accepted draft is obtained by adding 6.8 m to the height of the tide at that moment. This includes a safety margin of 1.2 m of the keel clearance.

The Terminals operated by Cornelder de Moçambique can receive ships with a maximum tonnage of 40,000 tons, 24 hours a day. Vessels awaiting berth must anchor at the pilot station.

Port of Beira has benefited of some investments by Cornelder. The Container terminal benefitted from an investment to increase the capacity of its container storage space to an area of 3 ha, as well as the building of a new five lane access road, with the option to add a further two lanes in the future. There has been investment in equipment such as in terminal tractors, reachstackers, RoRo tugmasters, forklifts, weighbridges. With the projection expansion of storage yard, in addition to using Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTG´s) the port will be able to handle 700,000.00 TEU.

The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) is produced by the World Bank and ranks ports based on a statistical approach, which is based on ship waiting time in port. Port of Beira achieved the highest ranking of all container terminals in southern Africa, ahead of Ports such as Durban, Cape Town, Dar Es Salaam and Walvis Bay.

Port website: Cornelder || Port of Beira - Mozambique

Key port information may also be found at: Port of Beira MZBEW map, contact details and vessel arrivals by Maritime Database (maritime-database.com)

Port Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Sofala
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Beira Port in town
Port's Complete Name	Port of Beira
Latitude	-19.8461
Longitude	34.8576
Managing Company or Port Authority	Cornelder de Mozambique
Management Contact Person	Leticia Ferreira (Comercial Director) – +258828732724, +25823322735
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Beira International Airport LAM and SAA

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Cornelder Mozambique is the managing company for Port of Beira.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 

4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

Beira is a tidal port – pilotage and tug assistance is always therefore compulsory. Access to the port is made through the 135 m wide dredged Macuti Channel, with an actual minimum depth of 8 m below the chart datum in the Macuti curve.

The port of Beira is not congested. It is able to receive ships with a maximum tonnage of 40,000 tons, 24 hours a day. Berth occupancy in 2017 was 59 percent at the container terminal and 80 percent at general cargo berths. Despite the increased tonnage handled, the container terminal is not congested. Container dwelling time is less than ten days. Regarding bulk cargo (e.g., maize, wheat), productivity is around 150 mt/gang/hour, and bagged cargo averages 30 mt/gang/hour.

Restricted road access to the port (roads are very narrow) and bureaucratic delays in the documentation process constitute the main constraints.

There is an established priority for humanitarian cargo at the Port of Beira, particularly during times of crisis or natural disasters. The port has played a crucial role in supporting humanitarian operations during cyclones and other emergencies.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From November to March
Major Import Campaigns	Yes, Fertilizer	From August to January
Other Comments	There was a total of ten days without navigation in 2022 due to a declared bad weather condition.

Handling Figures for 2022

Vessel Calls

CT: 139

GC: 168

Container Traffic (TEUs)

258,570

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (mt)	2,575,990
Break bulk (mt)	766,159

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: 

Cornelder || Port of Beira - Mozambique

CdM Tariff Book 2012 -CdM_Tariff_2012 (cornelder.co.mz)

Cornelder Tariff Book includes all tariffs except maritime services, which are included in the CFM Port Tariffs.

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length (m)	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth (6)	1	170	10	General cargo
Conventional Berth (7)	1	165.5	10	General cargo
Conventional Berth (8)	1	187.9	10	Coal terminal berth
Conventional Berth (9)	1	167.3	10	General cargo/Silo berth
Conventional Berth (10)	1	167.3	10	General cargo/Silo berth
Container Berths (2 to 5)	4	645	12	Container/General cargo
Silo Berth (9 and 10)	2	167.3	10	General cargo/Silo berth
Berthing Tugs	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Water Barges	n/a

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Nr. 6 to 10
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Nr. 6 to 10
Imports and Exports - RoRo	Nr. 6 to 10
Other Imports	Nr. 6 to 10

Port Handling Equipment

Cornelder, a joint venture between CFM, Cornelder Holland and current concessionaires, manages the port equipment.

Over the year 2022, gantry crane availability was 93 percent, reach stacker availability was 69 percent and terminal tractor availability was 72 percent.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	Yes	2 x 50 tons 2 x 60 tons	STS Gantry cranes are fully operational.
Mobile Cranes	Yes	3 material handlers 1 mobile crane 28 tons
Reachstacker	Yes	31 Sany	All operational
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	Yes	15 x 40 tons 15 x 60 tons 21 X 70 tons	All operational
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	Yes	6 mobile bagging units, including hoppers 14 Bulk hoppers
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	2 x 3 tons 6x2.5 tons 6 x 16 tons 5 x 30 tons 2x46 tons 2 x 50 tons 3 x empty handler
Weighbridges	Yes	6
Terminal Tractors	Yes	45

Container Facilities

The terminal has been working with Navis N4 Version 3.6 since 2016. The control of the yard, the truck flow and vessel operations has improved and container traffic has increased. The average yard utilisation was 6,000 TEU and the truck turnaround time is less than one hour. Crane productivity is in average 20 GMPH, 20 containers moved over the quay wall per hour.

Facilities	20 ft
Container Facilities Available	n/a
Container Freight Station (CFS)	No
Refrigerated Container Stations	144
Other Capacity Details	Storage for 10,000 TEU Dwell time less than 10 days Railside Gantry 40 tons
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	1,500 TEU
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	148
Emergency Take-off Capacity	n/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	n/a

Customs Guidance

Guidance from the manual “Rules and Procedures for Customs clearance of Goods donated for Humanitarian Assistance”, prepared by INGD, Mitigation Division, Customs clearance Sector - Ver12December 22:

VI. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR THE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN GOODS SECTOR

6.1. Conditions for Customs Clearance

25. Advance shipment (after shipment and before arrival in the national territory) by the exporter/Donor of the following documents:

Commercial Invoice;

PackList;

Certificate of Analysis (Drugs and vaccines) or Quality (Consumables and other medical products);

Bill of Lading (Bill of lading) for sea and Waybill for air;
Processing schedule for the Pharmaceutical Specialty Inspection Bulletin (BIEF), in accordance with Annex 2.

26. Immediate Issuance (within no more than 2 days) of the Accounting Note, in cases of lack of financial coverage, an early exit authorization would be issued for products subject to Customs Charges (most consumables). If the Accounting Note is not issued within 2 days, the products destined for the MISAU (medicines, medical products, equipment and vehicles) will enjoy early departure without any restrictions.

27. Existence of financial availability within the limit communicated in the State Budget for the payment of MCNet Fee up to the maximum amount equivalent to sixty-four American dollars (USD 64) in accordance with paragraph 30, and expenses of Private agents of cargo handling (airport tax, storage, parking, deposit and Kudumba) upon arrival of the Goods.

28. For perishable products such as vaccines and reagents, the request for Exit Authorization must be made at the respective customs office, with a maximum of two (2) days in advance, under the responsibility of the Manager or his Representative. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles.

6.2. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles

29. The attribution of license plates for vehicles and other vehicles must be made before issuing the Accounting Notes, through Early Departure, in case of delay in this process.

6.3 Payment of the MCNet Fee

30. Bearing in mind that MISAU imports goods with high values, you must pay an MCNet fee up to a maximum amount equivalent to sixty-four American dollars (USD 64), regardless of the FOB value of the goods.

6.4 Payment of port fees

31. Private operator agents must allow the collection of goods intended for Health under a Term of Commitment, with the guarantee that the amounts due are paid within a period to be agreed between this agent and any Ministry authorized to receive or import emergency goods or humanitarians.

32. If the above conditions are met, the time for withdrawing the goods from the port area may be between:

Maximum 2 days for air and land cargo;

Maximum 7 days for sea cargo.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 

1.3 Customs Information 

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

The container and multi-purpose terminal has a 645 m long quay with a 12 m depth alongside. The terminal has a 300,000 m² container yard, accommodating 10,000 TEUs and 148 electricity connection points for refrigerated containers. The container storage yard was recently expanded and covers now an area of 8,400 m² secure bonded transit warehouse and 3,650 m² covered storage. The road access was also improved and has now five lanes with an option for further extension. Currently the terminal uses the NAVIS N4 terminal operating system and can handle 300,000 TEU per year. With the projection expansion of storage yard, in addition to using Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTG´s) the port will be able to handle 700,000.00 TEUs.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

CdM does not manage this terminal. It can handle 4,000 to 5,000 tons per day and has a silo storage capacity of 50,000 tons. Main commodities include fertilizer, clinker, sulphur and ore chrome + ferrochrome.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	5 covered warehouses	15,000
Refrigerated Cargo	n/a	n/a
General Cargo	Paved open air storage	15,000 (paved) + 150,000
Bulk Silo Storage	For cereals	50,000 tons

Stevedoring

The following companies perform stevedoring activities in the port of Beira:

Chele Serviços e Consultoria – Home • CSC | Chele Services and Consulting, Lda.
BMP

Chigolo
Marperita – Marperita | About Us (marperita-mozambique.com)
Mozport Beira – Beira - Supermaritime Group
Naval Serviços à Navegação

Hinterland Information

The port is served by two railway lines: one to Zimbabwe via Machipanda/Mutare (317 km to the border) operated by CFM, and Sena line to Moatize, Tete Province, (575 km) operated by CFM with a partial concession to ICVL and Jindal for the transport of coal from Moatize. Discussions are underway between the governments of Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia, to extend the line to Mozambique’s neighbours, which could provide a significant boost to the trading potential of all the countries involved.

The road network serving the port is in reasonably good condition and enables the movement of trucks and international trade to/from Zimbabwe, Botswana (via Zimbabwe), Malawi and Zambia (via Zimbabwe, Malawi or directly via Tete Province). It also provides an easy route to access markets in Mozambique provinces of Sofala, Manica, Tete and Zambézia. The EN6 highway has benefitted from a USD 410 million upgrade to ensure it can continue to meet traffic demand. The work done to avoid flooding by the Pungue river showed foresight given the damages caused by Cyclone Idai.

The shortest, quickest and safest route to the sea for the southern Africa hinterland:

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Port Security

The port has a 6 km long electro-welded security fencing and a CCTV surveillance system, which complies with international security standards.

Adequate safety procedures during cargo handling are in place.

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	Yes (3)

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

Mozambique - 2.1.3 Mozambique Port of Nacala

Port Overview

The port of Nacala is located in the province of Nampula within a protected bay with 60 m deep and 800 m wide at the entrance. It features exceptional navigability conditions, allowing the movement of ships 24 hours per day without restrictions, except along the pier with a 9-14 m draft, and is the only deep-water port of Mozambique and the largest in the entire east Africa coast.

The port is connected to Malawi and to Niassa province by rail and offers a key access route for import and export cargoes from Malawi, Zambia and the Tete province (mainly coal exports). The road network serves other national destinations in Nampula, Zambézia, Cabo Delgado provinces and Niassa.

The main components of the port are: (i) General cargo berths; (ii) Container berth; (iii) Liquid Bulk Terminal, connected to a fuel tank through a pipeline with 3.5 km and seven deposits for vegetable oils. It has a general cargo terminal with four docks, one warehouse in a covered area of 9,000 m² and open-air storage of 60,000 m².

The Port of Nacala returned to Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM) management by decision of the Government of Mozambique announced in December 2019, following the end of the concession contract signed with the North Development Corridor (CDN) in 2000.

Currently substantial investment is being undertaken and includes the complete rehabilitation of the port facilities, dredging, construction of access roads, and investing in equipment. The project "Nacala Port Development Project" include dredging for a quay wall, expanding the harbor by reclaiming land, paving a container pier, installing an access road and on-site rail, and providing equipment to improve the efficiency of cargo handling. The rehabilitation, expansion, and modernization works were financed by the Japanese Development Agency (JICA), which disbursed USD 277.5 million and is expected to be concluded in 2023.

The port plans to increase its cargo handling capacity of 50 TEU per hour, from 100,000 TEU yearly to 252,000 TEU, a growth of over 150 percent, after the conclusion of the rehabilitation, expansion and modernisation works. Storage capacity is also expected to increase by 8,000 TEU (5,000 TEU previously), as well as berthing of large ships (80,000 DWT - Post Panamax, compared to previous 60,000 DWT).

At present, most of the traffic is import/export cargo from Mozambique, although the potential for transit traffic is enormous. Transit cargo represents just 4.8 percent in TEUs and 10 percent bulk. However, Nacala Port is expected to be the principal gateway providing efficient logistics services not only for the northern part of Mozambique but also for landlocked countries in its hinterland. It is forecasted to increase the annual cargo volume by ten times in 2030 compared to 2011. Furthermore, the port has the potential to become the hub port which serves for the larger area in south-eastern Africa, taking advantage of its deep-water basin.

Port website: Porto de Nacala (cfm.co.mz)

Key port information may also be found at: Port of Nacala MZMNC map, contact details and vessel arrivals by Maritime Database (maritime-database.com)

Port Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Nampula
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Nacala, 0 km
Port's Complete Name	Nacala Port
Latitude	-14.533056
Longitude	40.666667
Managing Company or Port Authority	Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM)
Management Contact Person	Neimo Induna (+258849012166)
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Nacala International Airport LAM and charter flights

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

CFM Norte, Nacala Delegation manages the port.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:

4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

The port has no channel restrictions. 261 vessels called the port in 2022, 16 percent less than 2021 (310 vessels) and 2.740.369 mt were handled.  Mozambique export traffic (mainly agriculture cargo) has the larger share of the traffic.  Berth occupancy rates are around 57.1 percent in 2022.

Priority for humanitarian cargo is easily negotiable.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls	261 (310 in 2021)
Container Traffic (TEUs)	66,588 (73,915 in 2021)

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (mt)	2.740,369 mt (2.882,400 mt in 2021)
Break bulk (mt)

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link:

Port and Terminal Charges

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

(m)

Maximum

Draft (m)

Conventional Berth

200+160+200+200

9 – 14

Container Berth

200+200

Silo Berth

152

7.5 – 10

Port Handling Equipment

CFM Norte, Nacala Delegation manages the port.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	Yes
Container Gantries	Yes	2 x 45 tons	Good
Mobile Cranes	Yes	8 x RTG	Good
Reachstacker	Yes	10 x 45 tons	Good
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	Yes	2	Good
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	Yes	2 x vacuvators 2 x hoppers Several bagging machines	Good
Transtainer
Forklifts	Yes	1x 2.5 tons 1x 3 tons 1x 42 tons 1x 40 tons	Good

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	Yes	Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations	Yes
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	400	400
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	96 + 210
Emergency Take-off Capacity	400
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	200x2

Customs Guidance

VI. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR THE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN GOODS SECTOR

6.1. Conditions for Customs Clearance

25. Advance shipment (after shipment and before arrival in the national territory) by the exporter/Donor of the following documents:

Commercial Invoice;

PackList;

Certificate of Analysis (Drugs and vaccines) or Quality (Consumables and other medical products);

Bill of Lading (Bill of lading) for sea and Waybill for air;
Processing schedule for the Pharmaceutical Specialty Inspection Bulletin (BIEF), in accordance with Annex 2.

6.2. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles

29. The attribution of license plates for vehicles and other vehicles must be made before issuing the Accounting Notes, through Early Departure, in case of delay in this process.

6.3 Payment of the MCNet Fee

6.4 Payment of port fees

32. If the above conditions are met, the time for withdrawing the goods from the port area may be between:

Maximum 2 days for air and land cargo;

Maximum 7 days for sea cargo.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 

1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

The container and multi-purpose terminal has a 372 m long quay with a 14 m depth alongside.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

The Liquid Bulk Terminal, forms part of Quay 4, the General Cargo Terminal, has a depth of 9,7 m and is connected to the fuel tanks (BP Mozambique (12,000 m³ ), Petromoc (28,000 m³ ) and Camel (32.000 m³ )) and to the vegetable oil tanks with a storage capacity of 13,111 m³ (CFM, SanOil) through a 3,5 km pipeline.

Quay Bridge Features: rectangle shaped with a length of 120 m and 25 m wide;
Major Anchor Commodities: Fuel (Diesel, Petrol and Jet A1); Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil and PFAD).

The Bulk Liquids Terminal registered an increasing trend in the national imports of liquid bulk with major incidence to fuel as a result of increased storage capacity and the commissioning of new Terminal - Camel, Lda with 32.000 m³ capacity for fuel.

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MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo		9,000
Refrigerated Cargo
General Cargo		60,000

Stevedoring

Stevedoring labour force exclusively supplied by Portos do Norte (PN).

Hinterland Information

The port was primarily designed as a main gateway for the import and export cargoes from Malawi that uses the railway line. In recent years, the north of Mozambique has shown significant development that also generates cargo for the Port of Nacala; hence increased influence of domestic traffic at the port vis-à-vis transit cargo. The railway line to Malawi and beyond to Zambia, DRC and Tete province offers today a good and reliable link. The other domestic traffic is moved by road, covering mainly the provinces of Nampula and Cabo Delgado and the northern part of Zambézia province and Niassa.

Port Security

Nacala Port was registered and accredited in 2007 as being compliant of the ISPS security code. The port has gate checks all people working in the port are well identified with specific uniforms for better identification.

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	Yes (1)
Fire Engines	Yes

Mozambique - 2.1.4 Mozambique Port of Quelimane

Port Overview

Quelimane is a small seaport 12.2 nautical miles up the Cuácua River (ex-Bons Sinais). It is a short and convenient route for the export of regional agricultural crops from the Province of Zambézia, such as rice, cotton, and forestry products, as well as shrimp and scrap metal.

With the decline of production during the civil war late last century, the exports almost came to a halt and the port fell into decline. However, following the end of the war and the concession to Cornelder Mozambique in 2004, the port underwent a rehabilitation programme that included a new concrete quay of 230 m long, and is now in good operational conditions. The Government and Cornelder agreed in December 2017 to end the concession agreement and the port management returned to Mozambique Ports and Railways Administration (CFM).

All the offices of Government institutions can be found at the Port: Customs, Immigration, Maritime Service, Agriculture and Port Police. Agents are not allowed to have their operational Offices inside the port area.

The electric power supply is stable; notwithstanding, a 250 KVA generator always ensures power supply, mainly for the cold chain installations and the security lighting along the security fence that surrounds the port area.

The road network that leads to Quelimane is mostly paved to the South (Caia), to the North (Mocuba and further to Nampula and Nacala), and to the West (Milange at the border with Malawi).

Quelimane is also connected to the Zambezi River by inland waterways. Previously, Companhia de Sena Sugar Factory at Marromeu used barges for sugar exports through Quelimane, however nowadays exports are through Beira.

Rehabilitation of infrastructure on the pier and container terminal took place in Port of Quelimane, as well as dredging the access channel. This rehabilitation allowed for the expansion of the handling capacity of the container and general cargo terminal, allowing the manoeuvring basin, with a width of 200 meters, to reach a depth of 5 m, against the previous 2 to 3 m.

Port website:

https://www.cfm.co.mz/index.php/pt/infraestruturas/porto-de-quelimane-centro

Key port information may also be found at: Port of Quelimane MZUEL map, contact details and vessel arrivals by Maritime Database (maritime-database.com)

Port Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Zambézia
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Quelimane, in town
Port's Complete Name	Porto de Quelimane
Latitude	-17.879090
Longitude	36.879420
Managing Company or Port Authority	Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM)
Management Contact Person	Dr. A. Conde (825503020, 846624724, 875503020) Engº Sábado Mune Juliasse (825774400, 842280980)
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Aeroporto de Quelimane LAM operates only domestic flights to/from Quelimane

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

CFM Centro, Zambézia Delegation manages the port.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 

4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

The channel draft is 4.9 - 6.1 m (tidal) and the maximum vessel size is 150 m in length. The major limitation of the port is the access channel draft. This limits the size of vessels that can access the port. Vessels with a draft of more than 3.5 meters are subject to navigational restrictions and require additional maneuvering time. The port of Quelimane is not currently congested and has a relatively low waiting time for vessels to berth. However, this can vary depending on factors such as weather conditions, vessel size, and cargo type.

There is no established priority for humanitarian cargo at the port of Quelimane. However, the port does have facilities to handle such cargo and works closely with humanitarian organizations to facilitate their operations.

One of the major limitations of the port of Quelimane is its limited infrastructure. The port's handling capacity is relatively low, and it lacks modern equipment and facilities. Additionally, the port is only accessible to smaller vessels due to its shallow channel draft.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From November to March
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/A
Other Comments

Handling Figures for 2021
Vessel Calls	7 (5 in 2020)
Container Traffic (TEUs)	256 (671 in 2020)

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021
Bulk (mt)	5,700 (7,700 in 2020)
Break bulk (mt)

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links:

Port and Terminal Charges

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length (m)	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	N/A	N/A	N/A
Container Berth	Yes	230	4.9 – 6.1	Channel draft is 4.9 - 6.1 m (tidal)
Silo Berth	N/A	N/A	N/A
Berthing Tugs	None	N/A	N/A	There is just one pilot boat.
Water Barges	None	N/A	N/A

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General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Nr. 1
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Nr. 1
Imports and Exports - RoRo	Nr. 1
Other Imports	Nr. 1

Port Handling Equipment

CFM Centro, Zambézia Delegation manages the port.

Sany and Kalmar reach Ssackers, mechanical spreader, port crane, forklift truck, Sisu terminal tractor, rough terrain forklift, three wheeled loaders.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1 x 45 mt	Good
Reachstacker	Yes	1 x 45 mt	Good
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	3 x 3 mt	Good

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Container Facilities

The container facilities are very basic.

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	No	No
Refrigerated Container Stations	16	16
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	105	105
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	16	16
Emergency Take-off Capacity
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	80	80

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Customs Guidance

VI. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR THE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN GOODS SECTOR

6.1. Conditions for Customs Clearance

25. Advance shipment (after shipment and before arrival in the national territory) by the exporter/Donor of the following documents:

Commercial Invoice;

PackList;

Certificate of Analysis (Drugs and vaccines) or Quality (Consumables and other medical products);

Bill of Lading (Bill of lading) for sea and Waybill for air;
Processing schedule for the Pharmaceutical Specialty Inspection Bulletin (BIEF), in accordance with Annex 2.

6.2. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles

29. The attribution of license plates for vehicles and other vehicles must be made before issuing the Accounting Notes, through Early Departure, in case of delay in this process.

6.3 Payment of the MCNet Fee

6.4 Payment of port fees

32. If the above conditions are met, the time for withdrawing the goods from the port area may be between:

Maximum 2 days for air and land cargo;

Maximum 7 days for sea cargo.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 

1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	2 warehouses	3,784
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A	N/A
General Cargo	Uncovered area	31,000

Stevedoring

Stevedoring is provided by Permar (subcontracted by CFM) using port equipment and casual labour recruited on a daily basis.

Hinterland Information

The cargo is moved to and from the port by road. The road network that serves the port of Quelimane is mostly paved to the South (Caia), to the North (Mocuba and further to Nampula and Nacala), and to the west (Milange at the border with Malawi).

Port Security

Besides the security guards, a security fence surrounds the port area, illuminated at night with security lighting along the fence. In order to ensure 24 hour power supply, the port has a 250 KVA stand-by generator.

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	Yes (1)

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Mozambique - 2.1.5 Mozambique Port of Pemba

Port Overview

The Port of Pemba is located in the northern province of Mozambique, near the border with Tanzania. It is situated on a peninsula within Pemba Bay and it is considered as a potential site for a deep-water port. The port is crucial to accommodate the increasing demand for logistical support vessels that are engaged in research and exploration projects of gas and oil in the Rovuma Basin, as well as mining and agriculture projects in the provinces of Cabo Delgado and Niassa. There are plans to enhance the port by increasing the number of berths and expanding the storage and handling area for containers.

In 2019, the Port of Pemba underwent significant rehabilitation and was equipped with modern equipment to handle various types of cargo, including graphite, marble, cotton, timber, and clinker. The port is now capable of operating 24/7 and handling up to 27,000 TEUs annually, an increase from the previous 18,000 TEUs. Mozambique Ports and Railways Company's investment of USD 5 million is expected to improve the flow of goods from the Port of Pemba, reducing the need to travel 400 km to the Port of Nacala, which causes damage to roads and wastes time and resources.

The port is managed by the Mozambique Ports and Railways Company (CFM Norte).

Port website: Porto de Pemba (cfm.co.mz)

Key port information may also be found at: Port of Pemba MZPOL map, contact details and vessel arrivals by Maritime Database (maritime-database.com)

Port Location and Contact
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	Cabo Delgado
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Pemba
Port's Complete Name	Port of Pemba
Latitude	-12.9732026
Longitude	40.5178014
Managing Company or Port Authority	Mozambique Ports and Railways Administration (CFM), CFM Norte, Pemba Delegation
Management Contact Person	Nome: Alfredo Artur Mafuca Title: Delegate Contact: +258 843103096 Email: Alfredo.Mafuca@cfm.co.mz
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Pemba International Airport LAM, Kenya Airways, Airlink

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

CFM Norte, Pemba Delegation, manages the port.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 

4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

The port of Pemba is a small deep-water port and mainly used for cabotage shipping. However, it has a good potential for growth to respond to the logistics demands of the new gas and oil projects in the Rovuma basin.

One of the major limitations for the port is its limited capacity and infrastructure. This can result in longer waiting times for vessels to berth and unload their cargo. The port's cargo handling capacity is also relatively low, with an average of 350,000 mt of cargo handled annually.

The average waiting time for vessels to berth and unload their cargo at Pemba port varies depending on several factors, including the size and type of the vessel, the volume and type of cargo being unloaded, and the level of port activity at the time. However, longer waiting times are not uncommon due to the limited capacity of the port.

There is no established priority for humanitarian cargo, although such cargo is typically given priority in times of crisis or emergency.

Overall, Pemba port's performance is limited by its infrastructure and capacity, which can impact its ability to handle cargo efficiently and quickly.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From November to March*
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments

* Rain can impact the movement of graphite at the port.

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls	293
Container Traffic (TEUs)	2987

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (mt)	93,700
Break bulk (mt)	164,397

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link:

Port and Terminal Charges

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length (m)	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	1	183	8.5 to 12
Container Berth	1	120	8	The concession granted to Bollore is primarily utilized for landing vessels that support the gas project.
Silo Berth
Berthing Tugs	1
Water Barges

Plans to expand the number of berths (to a length of 650 m and 14 m draft), and container yard are in place.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Pier
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Pier
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/A
Other Imports	N/A

Port Handling Equipment

CFM Norte, Pemba Delegation manages port equipment.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	No
Reachstacker	Yes	4 x 45 tons
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	Yes	5 x 20 tons
Forklifts	Yes	2 x (3-5 tons)

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	Yes	Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations	Yes	Yes
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	96	96
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	5 plugs	5 plugs
Emergency Take-off Capacity	96	96
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	96	96

Customs Guidance

VI. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR THE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN GOODS SECTOR

6.1. Conditions for Customs Clearance

25. Advance shipment (after shipment and before arrival in the national territory) by the exporter/Donor of the following documents:

Commercial Invoice;

PackList;

Certificate of Analysis (Drugs and vaccines) or Quality (Consumables and other medical products);

Bill of Lading (Bill of lading) for sea and Waybill for air;
Processing schedule for the Pharmaceutical Specialty Inspection Bulletin (BIEF), in accordance with Annex 2.

6.2. Clearance of vehicles and other vehicles

29. The attribution of license plates for vehicles and other vehicles must be made before issuing the Accounting Notes, through Early Departure, in case of delay in this process.

6.3 Payment of the MCNet Fee

6.4 Payment of port fees

32. If the above conditions are met, the time for withdrawing the goods from the port area may be between:

Maximum 2 days for air and land cargo;

Maximum 7 days for sea cargo.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 

1.3 Customs Information 

Terminal Information

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	1 covered warehouse	1,800 m²
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A
General Cargo	Open air storage area	15.000 m²

Stevedoring

Stevedoring is provided by CFM using port equipment and casual labour recruited on a daily basis.

Hinterland Information

The cargo is moved to and from the port by road, covering mainly the provinces of Cabo Delgado and Niassa.

Port Security

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

2.3 Mozambique Road Assessment

Road Overview

Mozambique’s main economic activity is agriculture, which naturally relies on road transport to access markets at district, provincial and national levels. Being that Mozambique is a vast country, the road network and other surface transport networks (e.g. rail and waterways) play a key role in the social and economic development of the country, and the provision of adequate conditions for the mobility of people and goods.

The surface transport network also provides access to neighbouring countries, and is therefore important for the movement of transit goods through the ports of the country.

In recent years, traffic has been growing considerably, mainly long-distance and heavier traffic, as a consequence of the improvement in the economic situation of the country. The National Administration of Roads (ANE – http://www.ane.gov.mz/) systematically collects data on road traffic. Traffic counts are performed in 256 posts distributed throughout all the provinces of the country.

The road network is just 30,562 km long, of which only about 20% is paved (5,958 km of primary roads) and the remaining 80% of which is non-paved (4,963 km secondary roads; 12,764 km of tertiary roads and 6,876 km of rural roads).

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Distance Matrix

Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)
	Maputo	Xai-Xai	Inhambane	Beira	Chimoio	Tete	Quelimane	Nampula	Nacala	Lichinga	Pemba
Maputo		221	479	1,216	1,147	1,533	1,622	2,098	2,287	2,464 2,197 (via Malawi)	2,501
Xai-Xai	221		259	996	927	1,313	1,402	1,877	2,067	2,245 1,977 (via Malawi)	2,281
Inhambane	479	259		794	725	1,111	1,200	1,676	1,865	2,043 1,776 (via Malawi)	2,079
Beira	1,216	996	794		203	589	484	959	1,149	1,327 1,253 (via Malawi)	1,363
Chimoio	1,147	927	725	203		387	579	1,054	1,244	1,421 1,051 (via Malawi)	1,458
Tete	1,533	1,313	1,111	589	387		680	1,156	1,345	1,550 667 (via Malawi	1,559
Quelimane	1,622	1,402	1,200	484	579	680		546	735	913	949
Nampula	2,098	1,877	1,676	959	1,054	1,156	546		193	700	407
Nacala	2,287	2,067	1,865	1,149	1,244	1,345	735	193		890	420
Lichinga	2,464 2,197 (via Malawi)	2,245 1,977 (via Malawi)	2,043 1,776 (via Malawi)	1,327 1,253 (via Malawi)	1,421 1,051 (via Malawi)	1,550 667 (via Malawi)	913	700	890		705
Pemba	2,501	2,281	2,079	1,363	1,458	1,559	949	407	420	705

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours and minutes)
	Maputo	Xai-Xai	Inhambane	Beira	Chimoio	Tete	Quelimane	Nampula	Nacala	Lichinga	Pemba
Maputo		3’40’’	7’00’’	17’30’’	16’20’’	21’30’’	24’	30’00’’	32’00’’	38’00’’ or 32’00’’(via Malawi)	35’00’’
Xai-Xai	3’40’’		3’30’’	13’50’’	12’40’’	17’50’’	20’40’’	26’0’’	28’00’’	34’00’’ or 28’00’’ (via Malawi)	31’00’’
Inhambane	7’00’’	3’30’’		11’30’’	10’20’’	15’30’’	18’20’’	23’50’’	26’00’’	32’00’’ or 26’00’’ (via Malawi)	29’00’’
Beira	17’30’’	13’50’’	11’30’’		3’30’’	8’40’’	8’30’’	14’00’’	16’20’’	22’00’’ or 19’0’’ (via Malawi)	19’25’’
Chimoio	16’20’’	12’40’’	10’20’’	3’30’’		5’20’’	9’40’’	15’10’’	17’30’’	23’10’’ or 15’50’’ (via Malawi)	20’30’’
Tete	21’30’’	17’50’’	15’30’’	8’40’’	5’20’’		10’30’’	16’00’’	18’20’’	24’00’’ or 11’00’’ (via Malawi)	21’10’’
Quelimane	24’00’’	20’40’’	18’20’’	8’30’’	9’40’’	10’30’’		6’30’’	8’50’’	14’30’’	11’50’’
Nampula	30’00’’	26’00’’	23’50’’	14’00’’	15’10’’	16’00’’	6’30’’		2’30’’	11’20’’	5’30’’
Nacala	32’00’’	28’00’’	26’00’’	16’20’’	17’30’’	18’20’’	8’50’’	2’30’’		13’30’’	5’30’’
Lichinga	38’00’’ or 32’00’’ (via Malawi)	34’00’’ or 28’00’’ (via Malawi)	32’00’’ or 26’00’’ (via Malawi)	22’00’’ or 19’00’’ (via Malawi)	23’10’’ or 15’50’’ (via Malawi)	24’00’’ or 11’00’’ (via Malawi)	14’30’’	11’20’’	13’30’’		11’00’’
Pemba	35’00’’	31’00’’	29’00’’	19’25’’	20’30’’	21’10’’	11’50’’	5’30’’	5’30’’	11’00’’

Road Security

Roads in Mozambique are generally safe.

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits

Axle Load Limits	LCA Country (Mozambique)
Truck with 2 Axles	16 tons
Truck with 3 Axles	22 tons
Truck with 4 Axles	22 tons
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles	26 tons
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles	32 tons
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles	38 tons
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles	38 tons
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles	32 tons
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles	38 tons
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles	38 tons
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles	38 tons

2.3.1 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Ponta do Ouro

Overview

This border post between Mozambique and South Africa is very small and therefore has little capacity to attend to people and vehicles. The process is usually time-consuming (on average 30 min per vehicle), particularly during the holiday period, in which delays tends to last hours.

The border is gradually becoming more used due to recent major road improvements to Maputo. With the conclusion of the Maputo-Catembe bridge, traffic is expected to increase extensively – mainly light, but also heavy vehicles are expected to a certain extent.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Ponta do Ouro South Africa: Kosi Bay
Province or District	Maputo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Ponta do Ouro, 18 km (20 min)
Latitude	-26.864289
Longitude	32.829384
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Maputo

Distance in 167 km

Truck Travel Time: 6’00’’

Car Travel time: 2’45’’

Nearest Port

Maputo

Distance in 167 km

Truck Travel Time: 6’00’’

Car Travel time: 3’00’’

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets,

or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Matola

Distance in 150 km

Truck Travel Time: 5’00’’

Car Travel time: 2’30’’

Other Information

Fuel stations are available.

The border crosses the Maputo Game Reserve.

There are no weighbridges until Matola.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	8:00 to 17:00
Tuesdays	8:00 to 17:00
Wednesdays	8:00 to 17:00
Thursdays	8:00 to 17:00
Fridays	8:00 to 17:00
Saturdays	8:00 to 17:00
Sundays	8:00 to 17:00
National Holidays	8:00 to 17:00
Seasonal Constraints	No constraints

Daily Capacity

The border procedures are very slow and capacity is restricted (20 vehicles per day).

Customs Clearance

Border & Vehicle Requirements:

A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
A valid driver's license for the driver.
Vehicle & boat registration documents.
Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
For vehicles longer than 6 metres, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

Border & Vehicle Costs:

Third party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per trailer.
A temporary import permit for vehicles and whatever trailer you are towing – USD 0.75 each.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.2 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Goba

Overview

The border crossing between Mozambique and Eswatini serves both road and railway traffic. The process is normal. However, during the holiday period, there can be a large queue of vehicles waiting to get through the border. Usually no heavy traffic uses this border.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Goba border crossing
Province or District	Maputo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Goba, 10 km (11 min)
Latitude	-26.257053
Longitude	32.084697
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Maputo

Distance in 85.4 km

Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’

Car Travel time: 1’40’’

Nearest Port

Maputo

Distance in 83.2 km

Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’

Car Travel time: 1’35’’

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets,

or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Matola

Distance in 75.9 km

Truck Travel Time: 3’30’’

Car Travel time: 1’25’’

Other Information

Fuel available nearby

No weighbridges until Maputo

Hours of Operation
Mondays	8:00 – 18:00
Tuesdays	8:00 – 18:00
Wednesdays	8:00 – 18:00
Thursdays	8:00 – 18:00
Fridays	8:00 – 18:00
Saturdays	8:00 – 18:00
Sundays	8:00 – 18:00
National Holidays	8:00 – 18:00
Seasonal Constraints	n/a

Daily Capacity

The border crossing process usually takes 15-20 min per vehicle giving a capacity of about 40-50 vehicles per day.

Customs Clearance

Border & Vehicle Requirements:

A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
A valid driver's license for the driver.
Vehicle & boat registration documents.
Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):

Third party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.3 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Namaacha

Overview

The border post between Mozambique and Eswatini has spacious premises and movement through the border is quick (10 min per vehicle). However, delays may be observed during holiday periods and long weekends. There is not much heavy traffic.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Namaacha Eswatini: Lomahasha
Province or District	Maputo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Namaacha, 0 km
Latitude	-25.989210
Longitude	31.998185
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Maputo

Distance in 80 km

Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’

Car Travel time: 1’35’’

Nearest Port

Maputo

Distance in 77.8 km

Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’

Car Travel time: 1’30’’

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets,

or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Matola

Distance in 70.5 km

Truck Travel Time: 3’30’’

Car Travel time: 1’20’’

Other Information

Fuel availability is good.

There are no weighbridges until Maputo.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	8:00 – 17:00
Tuesdays	8:00 – 17:00
Wednesdays	8:00 – 17:00
Thursdays	8:00 – 17:00
Fridays	8:00 – 17:00
Saturdays	8:00 – 17:00
Sundays	8:00 – 17:00
National Holidays	8:00 – 17:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

The border process is smooth and has plenty of capacity for the usual traffic.

Customs Clearance

Border & Vehicle Requirements:

A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
A valid driver's license for the driver.
Vehicle & boat registration documents.
Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):

Third party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.4 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Ressano Garcia

Overview

This is the main border post between South Africa and Mozambique and it serves the Maputo Corridor. It is heavily trafficked with light vehicles (up to 6,000 per day) with people on business travels as far away as Gauteng, and/or tourists coming for the beaches in Mozambique, scenic drives and game viewing in South Africa (Kruger Park). It has also plenty of buses and trucks crossing the border (up to 400 trucks per day) mainly to/from the Port of Maputo, and also serves railway traffic.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Ressano Garcia South Africa: Lebombo
Province or District	Maputo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Ressano Garcia, 0 km
Latitude	-25.443035
Longitude	31.986763
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Maputo

Distance 95.5 km

Truck Travel Time: 5’00’’

Car Travel time: 1’45’’

Nearest Port

Maputo

Distance 93.2 km

Truck Travel Time: 5’00’’

Car Travel time: 1’35’’

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets,

or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Matola

Distance 81.3 km

Truck Travel Time: 4’30’’

Car Travel time: 1’20’’

Other Information

There are fuel stations nearby.

There is a weighbridge before reaching Matola.

There is a separate route for heavy vehicles.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	06:00 – 24:00
Tuesdays	06:00 – 24:00
Wednesdays	06:00 – 24:00
Thursdays	06:00 – 24:00
Fridays	06:00 – 24:00
Saturdays	06:00 – 24:00
Sundays	06:00 – 24:00
National Holidays	06:00 – 24:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

The border has plenty of capacity, but during peak holiday periods and long weekends extensive delays occur even with separation of heavy and light traffic.

Customs Clearance

Border & Vehicle Requirements:

A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
A valid driver's license for the driver.
Vehicle & boat registration documents.
Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):

Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.5 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Giriyondo

Overview

This border crossing encompasses a very small border post between Mozambique (Limpopo Park) and South Africa (Kruger Park), only accessible with a 4 x 4 vehicle. It is advised that one not drive through this border during the rainy season.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Giriyondo (Kruger/Limpopo National Parks)
Province or District	Gaza
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Not relevant
Latitude	-23.583880
Longitude	31.660017
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Not relevant
Nearest Port
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity
Other Information	There is no fuel available.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00
Tuesdays	October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00
Wednesdays	October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00
Thursdays	October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00
Fridays	October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00
Saturdays	October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00
Sundays	October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00
National Holidays	October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00
Seasonal Constraints	It is not advised to use this crossing during the rainy season.

Daily Capacity

There is a very restricted capacity, reserved only for game viewers.

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.6 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Pafuri

Overview

This border crossing is a small border post between Mozambique (Limpopo Park) and South Africa (Kruger Park), and is also very close to Gonarezhou Park in Zimbabwe. It is only accessible with 4 x 4 vehicles. It is advised not to drive through this border during the rainy season, due to potential flooding of the Limpopo River. The border crossing is mainly used by game viewers of GLTP (Great Limpopo Trans-frontier Park), which includes South Africa's Kruger National Park, Mozambique's Limpopo National Park and the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Pafuri
Province or District	Gaza
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Not relevant
Latitude	-22.449123
Longitude	31.315745
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Not relevant
Nearest Port	Not relevant
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Not relevant
Other Information	There is no fuel available.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	08:00 – 16:00
Tuesdays	08:00 – 16:00
Wednesdays	08:00 – 16:00
Thursdays	08:00 – 16:00
Fridays	08:00 – 16:00
Saturdays	08:00 – 16:00
Sundays	08:00 – 16:00
National Holidays	08:00 – 16:00
Seasonal Constraints	There is restricted accessibility during the rainy season.

Daily Capacity

There is very restricted capacity, reserved only for game viewers of GLTP.

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.7 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Chicualacuala

Overview

This border crossing mainly serves railway traffic on the Limpopo line, linking Maputo to Gweru, Bulawayo and Harare.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Chicualacuala Zimbabwe: Sango
Province or District	Gaza
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Chicualacuala, 0 km
Latitude	-22.071654, 31.680744
Longitude	-22.071654, 31.680744
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Not relevant
Nearest Port	Not relevant
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Not relevant
Other Information	There is fuel available.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	07:00 – 16:00
Tuesdays	07:00 – 16:00
Wednesdays	07:00 – 16:00
Thursdays	07:00 – 16:00
Fridays	07:00 – 16:00
Saturdays	07:00 – 16:00
Sundays	07:00 – 16:00
National Holidays	07:00 – 16:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

There is very restricted capacity for road traffic.

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.8 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Espungabera

Overview

This border post between Mozambique and Zimbabwe is only used for local traffic/border exchanges.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Espungabera
Province or District	Manica
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Not relevant
Latitude	-20.420845
Longitude	32.757643
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Not relevant
Nearest Port	Not relevant
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Not relevant
Other Information	There is no fuel available.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	08:00 – 17:00
Tuesdays	08:00 – 17:00
Wednesdays	08:00 – 17:00
Thursdays	08:00 – 17:00
Fridays	08:00 – 17:00
Saturdays	08:00 – 17:00
Sundays	08:00 – 17:00
National Holidays	08:00 – 17:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

As a very small border post there is very little capacity.

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.9 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Machipanda

Overview

This is a very important border crossing between Mozambique and Zimbabwe that serves the Beira Corridor. It hosts a high volume of light vehicles, plenty of buses and trucks, and is a railway border as well.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Machipanda Zimbabwe: Forbes
Province or District	Manica
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Manica, 20 km
Latitude	-19.005108
Longitude	32.713900
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Beira

Distance 285 km

Truck Travel Time: 9’00’’

Car Travel time: 4’30’’

Nearest Port

Name

Distance 289 km

Truck Travel Time: 9’00’’

Car Travel time: 4’30’’

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets,

or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Beira

Distance 288 km

Truck Travel Time: 9’00’’

Car Travel time: 4’30’’

Other Information

Fuel is available.

There is a weighbridge on the way to Beira.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	06:00 – 18:00
Tuesdays	06:00 – 18:00
Wednesdays	06:00 – 18:00
Thursdays	06:00 – 18:00
Fridays	06:00 – 18:00
Saturdays	06:00 – 18:00
Sundays	06:00 – 18:00
National Holidays	06:00 – 18:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

The border post has good capacity and delays only occur during holiday season and long weekends.

Customs Clearance

Border & Vehicle Requirements:

A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
A valid driver's license for the driver.
Vehicle & boat registration documents.
Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):

Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.10 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Nyamapanda

Overview

This border post between Mozambique and Zimbabwe is very busy with travellers coming from southern to central Africa. It is also crossed by numerous heavy vehicles transporting goods to/from Malawi to Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Cuchamano Zimbabwe: Nyamapanda
Province or District	Tete
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing
Latitude	-16.963854
Longitude	32.862741
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Harare

Distance 238 km

Truck Travel Time: 7’00’’

Car Travel time: 3’00’’

Nearest Port

Beira, Mozambique

Distance 543 km

Truck Travel Time: 12’00’’

Car Travel time: 8’00’’

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets,

or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Tete, Mozambique

Distance 145 km

Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’

Car Travel time: 2’00’’

Other Information

It is a busy border post on a busy road. Fuel is available and there are weighbridges on both sides of the border.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	06:00 – 18:00
Tuesdays	06:00 – 18:00
Wednesdays	06:00 – 18:00
Thursdays	06:00 – 18:00
Fridays	06:00 – 18:00
Saturdays	06:00 – 18:00
Sundays	06:00 – 18:00
National Holidays	06:00 – 18:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

This is usually a reasonably fast border crossing, but delays do occur when the number of trucks crossing the border increase.

Customs Clearance

Border & Vehicle Requirements:

A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
A valid driver's license for the driver.
Vehicle & boat registration documents.
Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

Border & Vehicle Costs (Prices are subject to change):

Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.11 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Chimefusa

Overview

This is the only border post between Zambia and Mozambique. It is not extensively used because its road access is not good. Truck drivers and travellers prefer to travel via Zimbabwe or Malawi.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Chimefusa
Province or District	Tete
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Tete, 276 km
Latitude	-14.302832
Longitude	32.349780
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Lilongwe, Malawi Distance 231 km Truck Travel Time: 8’00’’ Car Travel time: 3’30’’
Nearest Port	Beira, Mozambique Distance 861 km Truck Travel Time: 20’00’’ Car Travel time: 13’00’’
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Tete Distance 276 km Truck Travel Time: 7’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’00’’
Other Information	Fuel not easily available

Hours of Operation
Mondays	07:00 – 17:00
Tuesdays	07:00 – 17:00
Wednesdays	07:00 – 17:00
Thursdays	07:00 – 17:00
Fridays	07:00 – 17:00
Saturdays	07:00 – 17:00
Sundays	07:00 – 17:00
National Holidays	07:00 – 17:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

This is a very small border post with limited capacity.

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.12 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Zobue

Overview

This border post is situated on the Tete Corridor, approximately 118 km from Tete, and is the principal entry point when travelling between Malawi and Mozambique. This border post point is on the Mozambique side.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Zobue Malawi: Mwanza
Province or District	Tete
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Tete, 127 km
Latitude	-14.302832
Longitude	32.349780
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Blantyre, Malawi Distance 113 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’00’’
Nearest Port	Beira, Mozambique Distance 713 km Truck Travel Time: 18’00’’ Car Travel time: 11’00’’
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Mwanza, Malawi Distance 11 km Truck Travel Time: 1’00’’ Car Travel time: 00’15’’
Other Information	Fuel availability is good.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	07:00 – 17:00
Tuesdays	07:00 – 17:00
Wednesdays	07:00 – 17:00
Thursdays	07:00 – 17:00
Fridays	07:00 – 17:00
Saturdays	07:00 – 17:00
Sundays	07:00 – 17:00
National Holidays	07:00 – 17:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

The border has a good capacity and functions well. However, being on the busy Tete Corridor that links Malawi with Zimbabwe and South Africa, delays occur if an increased number of trucks crossing the border.

Customs Clearance

Border & Vehicle Requirements:

A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
A valid driver's license for the driver.
Vehicle & boat registration documents.
Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):

Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.13 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Milange

Overview

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Milange Malawi: Mulange
Province or District	Zambezia
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Milange 5 km
Latitude	-16.080508
Longitude	35.736936
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Blantyre, Malawi Distance 96 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’00’’
Nearest Port	Quelimane Distance 320 km Truck Travel Time: 8’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’00’’
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Blantyre, Malawi Distance 96 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’00’’
Other Information	Fuel is usually available.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	06:00 – 18:00
Tuesdays	06:00 – 18:00
Wednesdays	06:00 – 18:00
Thursdays	06:00 – 18:00
Fridays	06:00 – 18:00
Saturdays	06:00 – 18:00
Sundays	06:00 – 18:00
National Holidays	06:00 – 18:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

This is a well-functioning border post with little heavy traffic.

Customs Clearance

Border & Vehicle Requirements:

A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
A valid driver's license for the driver.
Vehicle & boat registration documents.
Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):

Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.14 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Mandimba

Overview

This is a small border post between Mozambique and Malawi which is mainly used by the local population.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Mandimba Malawi: Chiponde
Province or District	Niassa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Mandimba, 3.8 km
Latitude	-14.371304
Longitude	35.615248
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Blantyre, Malawi Distance 255 km Truck Travel Time: 8’00’’ Car Travel time: 5’00’’
Nearest Port	Nacala, Mozambique Distance 672 km Truck Travel Time: 20’00’’ Car Travel time: 11’00’’
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Lichinga, Mozambique Distance 249 km Truck Travel Time: 8’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’00’’
Other Information	Fuel is not easily available.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	06:00 – 18:00
Tuesdays	06:00 – 18:00
Wednesdays	06:00 – 18:00
Thursdays	06:00 – 18:00
Fridays	06:00 – 18:00
Saturdays	06:00 – 18:00
Sundays	06:00 – 18:00
National Holidays	06:00 – 18:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

This is a small border post with limited capacity.

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.15 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Negomano

Overview

This is a small border post that is easily accessed due to recent construction of the Unity Bridge between Mozambique and Tanzania. However, there is not much traffic between the two countries at this stage.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Negomane
Province or District	Cabo Delgado
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Pemba, 486 km
Latitude	-11.413426
Longitude	38.493445
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Nampula Distance 734 km Truck Travel Time: 20’00’’ Car Travel time: 11’00’’
Nearest Port	Pemba Distance 486 km Truck Travel Time: 14’00’’ Car Travel time: 8’00’’
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Pemba Distance 486 km Truck Travel Time: 14’00’’ Car Travel time: 8’00’’
Other Information	Fuel is not easily available.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	07:30 – 16:00
Tuesdays	07:30 – 16:00
Wednesdays	07:30 – 16:00
Thursdays	07:30 – 16:00
Fridays	07:30 – 16:00
Saturdays	07:30 – 16:00
Sundays	07:30 – 16:00
National Holidays	07:30 – 16:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

This is a small border post with little capacity.

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.3.16 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Namoto

Overview

This is a small border post mainly used for local traffic. For access, it is necessary to cross the Rovuma River by a small ferry, hence why it is not much used by road vehicles.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mozambique: Namoto Tanzania: KIlambo
Province or District	Cabo Delgado
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Quionga, 20 km
Latitude	-10.519360
Longitude	40.380894
Managing Authority / Agency
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Nampula Distance 696 km Truck Travel Time: 24’00’’ Car Travel time: 11’00’’
Nearest Port	Pemba Distance 430 km Truck Travel Time: 12’00’’ Car Travel time: 7’00’’
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Quionga Distance 20 km Truck Travel Time: 2’00’’ Car Travel time: 1’00’’
Other Information	There is no fuel available.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	07:00 – 19:00
Tuesdays	07:00 – 19:00
Wednesdays	07:00 – 19:00
Thursdays	07:00 – 19:00
Fridays	07:00 – 19:00
Saturdays	07:00 – 19:00
Sundays	07:00 – 19:00
National Holidays	07:00 – 19:00
Seasonal Constraints

Daily Capacity

This is a very small border post with limited capacity.

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

2.4 Mozambique Railway Assessment

Railways Overview

The Mozambique Ports and Railways Administration (CFM) was created in 1931. The railway system was developed in order to be connected with the three main ports of Maputo, Beira and Nacala, mainly to provide a fast, safe and efficient transit transportation service for mineral and agriculture exports from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi, and for some national traffic from landlocked provinces. The main railway network is about 2,500 km long, distributed in three systems in the South, Central and North, each with 1,067 mm (3’6”) gauge (cape gauge) that is compatible with neighbouring railways networks.

The railway system was designed mainly for goods transportation, i.e. there are little passenger rail services in the country. On the other hand, there is no direct rail connection between the three systems inside Mozambique territory; connections are however available via neighbouring countries.

The railways were severely targeted by acts of war after the independence of Mozambique in 1975, first by Rhodesian forces prior to Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980, and then during the civil war in Mozambique which lasted until the nineties. These acts of war inflicted major damages on railway lines and bridges, and on locomotives and wagons that consequently disrupted traffic. Recent extensive infrastructure rehabilitation and locomotive and rolling stock renewal programmes undertaken across all three networks, combined with some strategic management concessions, have brought railways back to adequate operational conditions and to be reliable transportation services.

Plans exist to augment the capacity of the current railway system and to build new lines to serve the growing mineral market, which mainly consists of coal from the Tete province.

Safety of cargo in transit has been a main concern of the railway operators, which has led to additional investments in safety locks and guards, as well as generally improved standards which allow for an increased speed of trains.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Travel Time Matrix

This is not relevant because passenger traffic is concentrated mainly in suburban areas with very little long-distance journeys. However, the following connections are worth mentioning:

Nacala – Nampula: 8 hours
Nampula – Cuamba: 15 hours
Nampula – Lichinga: 20 hours
Beira – Chimoio: 7 hours

Railway Companies and Consortia

CFM-South

The CFM-South network has the following main lines, all managed by CFM:

The Goba Line to the Swaziland border (71 km). Transit time from Maputo-Goba – 3 hours.
The Limpopo Line to the Zimbabwe border (522 km). Transit time from Maputo-Chicualacuala – 13 hours.
The Ressano Garcia Line to the South Africa border (88 Km). Transit time from Maputo-R.Garcia – 4 hours.

There is a partial concession for iron ore traffic with Transnet on the Ressano Garcia line, and another for passenger traffic with Fleet Rail on the Goba and Ressano Garcia lines.

CFM Centre

The CFM-Centre network has the following main lines:

The Machipanda Line to the Zimbabwe border (318 km), operated by CFM. Transit time from Beira-Machipanda – 11 hours.
The Sena Line (from Dondo) to the Malawi border (Nsanje) and Moatize in the Tete province (335 km), operated by CFM, Jindal and ICVL.

ICVL and Jindal have a partial concession for the transportation of coal from Moatize. Their combined capacity is 180,000 tons/month.

CFM North

The CFM-North network has a main line from Nacala to the Malawi border (Entre-Lagos) via Cuamba (610 km), and a branch from Cuamba to Lichinga (262 km). The railways are managed by the “Corredor do Norte” (CDN) through a long-term concession that incorporates the railway system in Malawi (CEAR), as well as the link to Moatize, the Tete province, and to Chipata, Zambia.

For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Railway Companies Contact List

Capacity Table CFM-South (cargo only)

Rail Operator Capacity
	CFM	Transnet
Lines Operates On	Ressano Garcia line (88 km) Limpopo Line (522 km) Goba Line (71 km)	Ressano Garcia line (88 km)
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity	Max train length – 800 metres Pulling capacity – 50 to 75 wagons	Max train length – 800 metres Pulling capacity – 50 to 75 wagons
Locomotives	Diesel locomotives of 2,200 - 3,000 HP	Diesel locomotives of 3,000 HP
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m)	14	14
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m)	14	14
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m)	14	9 to 14
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m)	14	14

Capacity Table CFM-Centre (cargo only)

	CFM, ICVL and Jindal	CFM
Lines Operates On	Sena line (335 km)	Machipanda line (318 km)
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity	1,500 metres	450 metres
Locomotives	Diesel	Diesel
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m)	n/a
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m)	n/a	13
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m)	13	13
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m)	n/a	13

Capacity Table CFM-North (cargo only)

Rail Operator Capacity
	CDN	CDN
Lines Operates On	Nacala – Entre Lagos (601 km)	Cuamba – Lichinga (262 km)
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity	40 wagons	25 wagons
Locomotives	Diesel	Diesel
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m)	10 to 13	10 to 13
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m)	13 and 14	13 and 14
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m)	n/a	n/a
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m)	n/a	n/a

Key Route Information

CFM-South

Standard Route Information
	Ressano Garcia Line From Maputo – To Komatipoort	Limpopo Line From Maputo – To Chicualacuala	Goba Line From Maputo – To Goba
Track Gauge	1,067 mm or 3’ 6” (cape gauge)	1,067 mm or 3’ 6” (cape gauge)	1,067 mm or 3’ 6” (cape gauge)
Ruling Gradient	Maximum: 0.019 % for each 200 metres Minimum: 0.0042% for each 300 metres	Maximum: 1.54% for each 300 metres Minimum: 0.02% for each 400 metres	Maximum: 2.8% for each 433 metres Minimum: 0.5 % for each 1.73 metres
Total Track Distance	0-20 km - double line 20-88 km - single line	0-5.1 km - double line 5.1-522 km - single line	0-10 km - double line 10-71 km - single line
Type of Rail	54 kg, welded	40 kg and 45 kg, welded	40 kg and 45 kg, welded
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings	Concrete sleepers (monoblock), and wooden sleepers for bridges and turnouts. Elastic and rigid fastening.	Concrete sleepers (monoblock), and wooden sleepers for bridges and turnouts. Elastic and rigid fastening.	Concrete sleepers (monoblock), and wooden sleepers for bridges and turnouts. Elastic and rigid fastening.
Total Track Travel Time	4 hours	18 hours	3.5 hours
Maintenance	Marginal	Bad	Marginal
Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line	CFM Transnet (iron ore) Fleet Rail (passengers)	CFM	CFM Fleet Rail (passengers)
Traffic Frequency	Daily	Daily	Daily
Security	Good	Good	Good
Main Stations	Maputo Infulene Machava Matola Gare Tenga Pessene Moamba Movene Ressano Garcia	Infulene Gare de Mercadorias Marracuene Manhiça Magude Xinavane Chókwè Mabalane Combomune M´puzi Mapai Chicualacuala	Boane Salamanga Goba

CFM-Centre

	Sena Line From Dondo to Malawi border (Nsanje) and Moatize	Machipanda Line From Beira to Machipanda
Track Gauge	1,067 mm or 3’ 6” (cape gauge)	1,067 mm or 3’ 6” (cape gauge)
Ruling Gradient		29.16 %
Total Track Distance	547 km – single line	318 km – single line
Type of Rail	54 kg/m
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings	Concrete sleepers (monoblock). Pandrol clip.	Mix of concrete (monoblock), wooden and steel sleepers. Pandrol clip, spikes, coach-screws.
Total Track Travel Time
Maintenance	Good	Good
Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line	CFM, ICVL and Jindal	CFM
Traffic Frequency	Daily	Daily
Security	Good	Good
Main Stations	Semacueza Muanza Inhaminga Inhamitanga Caia Sena D. Ana Doa Cambulatsitse Moatize	Manga Dondo Tica Nhamatanda Inchope Gondola Cafumpe Chimoio Matsinhe Garuso Manica Machipanda

CFM-North

	Route A Nacala – Entre Lagos	Route B Cuamba – Lichinga
Track Gauge	1,067 mm or 3’ 6” (cape gauge)	1,067 mm or 3’ 6” (cape gauge)
Ruling Gradient
Total Track Distance	610 km – single line	262 km – single line
Type of Rail	57 kg/m welded, with some stretches still with 40 kg/m	40 kg/m, not welded
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings	Concrete sleepers (monoblock and bi-block). Elastic fastening.	Concrete sleepers (bi-block). Elastic fastening.
Total Track Travel Time
Maintenance	Good	Good
Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line	CDN	CDN
Traffic Frequency	42 monthly	Occasional
Security	Good	Good
Main Stations	Nacala Monapo Namialo Nampula Rapale Ribaué Iapala Cuamba Entre Lagos	Cuamba Lichinga

Key Stations

CFM-South

Key Station Information
	Gare de Mercadorias
Location	Mahotas Road-Rail Terminal in Maputo
Contact Information	Avenue Das Forças Populares, Rua da Gare, Nº 312 Maputo-Mozambique T. : +258 21 460 780 Email: stm.mahotas@stm.co.mz
Connections with Other Transport Means	Road
Storage Capacity *(m² and m³)*	110,000 m²
Handling Equipment
Handling Capacity
Other Comments	Private Railway Section – 1,500 m Area served by the Railway – 60,000 m²

CFM Centre

Key Station Information
	Beira Station	Moatize Station	Machipanda Station
Location	Beira	Moatize	Machipanda
Contact Information
Connections with Other Transport Means	Port of Beira Road network in Sofala and Manica provinces Beira Airport (road connection) Road network in Tete province Tete airport (road connection) Road
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3)
Handling Equipment
Handling Capacity
Other Comments

CFM North

Key Station Information
	Nacala	Nampula	Entre Lagos
Location	Nacala	Nampula	Entre Lagos
Contact Information	+258 213448446	+258 21344843	+258 847869802
Connections with Other Transport Means	Port of Nacala Road network in Nampula, Niassa and Zambézia provinces Nampula airport (road connection)
Storage Capacity *(m² and m³)*
Handling Equipment
Handling Capacity
Other Comments

Tariffs

2.5 Mozambique Waterway Assessment

A number of major rivers cross Mozambique, the main ones being the Rovuma, Lúrio, Zambezi, Púngue, Save, Limpopo, Incomati and Umbeluzi rivers. The biggest is the Zambezi River.

Like all rain-fed rivers, the levels and force of the currents of Mozambique’s rivers fluctuate considerably with the seasons, and banks and shallows shift constantly. This makes navigation difficult and time consuming when trying to locate safe channels. Occasionally barges are forced to wait for rain somewhere upstream to be able to continue their voyage. There is not a lot of organised river transport, with the exception of Sena Sugar Estates on the Zambezi River.

Sena Sugar has one 300-ton flat-top barge and a pusher tug. Sugar for export is transported to Quelimane, and to Beira for transhipment. A 30 ton self-propelled barge is located in Caia and may be used for emergencies, as can other smaller barges owned by commercial operators.

A feasibility study on the proposed $6-billion Shire–Zambezi waterway, which will give Malawi access to the sea through the Nsanje inland port, has indicated that the project is technically feasible but not financially viable without investment from the beneficiary countries of Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia.

Mozambique shares a shoreline of approximately 350 km on Lake Malawi with Tanzania and Malawi, with road access to the lakeshore at Cóbue, Metangula and Meponda. None of these locations have any port infrastructure, but, on occasion, bigger vessels have called at Cóbue and Metangula from Malawi, and break-bulk shipments were discharged using small local wooden boats to ferry cargo ashore.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Key Routes

Southern Region

In the Southern region, there are few river transport operators. In the past, when a flood-related emergency occurs, local fishermen are mobilised to assist stranded populations and those at risk. Members of the yacht clubs in Maputo have also been called upon to make their Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and other ski boats available to provide assistance.

Central Region

In the Central Region, there is generally better river transport capacity. Given the periodic reoccurrence of flood emergencies, operators have maintained their fleets in the area, e.g. Caia. There is also some movement of commercial boats on the Zambezi River. The available capacity includes 3 barges (under 10 dwt), with a combined capacity of 26 tons, and 11 barges or ferry boats (above 50 dwt) with a combined capacity of 550 tons. In addition to the barges owned by Sena Sugar, the larger capacity barges include a 200-ton barge owned by a palm oil company, and five 50-ton barges owned by other private operators.

River or lake transport availability on the lake of the Cahora Bassa Dam includes privately-owned boats with a total capacity of 47 tons.

Northern Region

There is no river transport capacity in the Northern Region.

2.6 Mozambique Storage Assessment

Mozambique Storage Assessment

Storage requirements can be divided in central warehousing, provincial or centrally located intermediate warehousing and smaller storage facilities close to the final delivery points.In principal, economies of scale and road conditions influence the transport costs and dispatches from central warehouses are completed using long-haul vehicles to destinations where road conditions and cargo volumes allow.

4.6 Mozambique Storage and Milling Company Contact List

Commercial Storage

Location	Owner	Available for Rent	Capacity mt / m² / m³	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Maputo	Sociedade de Terminales de Moçambique	Yes	12,000 mt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Beira	Cornelder de Moçambique	Yes	12,000 mt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Beira	Manica Freight Services	Yes	24,000 mt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Nacala	Manica Freight Services	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Nacala	Mocargo Lda	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

For further information on commercial storage, please select the following document:

Mozambique Storage Assessment Additional Information

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

Maputo is the location where most organisations maintain central warehouses due to its capital city status and presence of suppliers, transporters and main logistics infrastructure including sea-port, international airport and the cargo terminals for customs clearance of items originating from South Africa. The Logistics Cluster participants warehouses are generally small structures, scattered around the two provinces and they are often in locations that are not well connected to major roads. This leaves little opportunity for logistics augmentation purposes unless an emergency occurs in a very specific area. Consequently, only a few of the paticipants warehouses could be used as intermediate warehouses in emergencies (e.g. Save the Children has an 800 mt facility in Xai-Xai)

In Gaza and Inhambane there are MSU’s with a storage capacity for food of 3,600 mt. Each MSU has a floor area of 320 m² with a potential capacity of about 1,300 m³. They can be transferred relatively easily from one location to another to meet changing operational requirements. There is currently one MSU in Maputo, 3 in the Gaza Province and 5 in Inhambane Province, whichcan be positioned at response areas, as required. In addition, MSU’s could be moved from the Central Region to the Sou. WFP has 7 MSU’s in stock in Moçambique… 1 are in Maputo and 6 are in Beira

For further information on storage used by humanitarian organisations, please select the folllowing document:

Mozambique Storage Assessment Additional Information

2.6.1 Mozambique Storage Assessment - Beira

Commercial Storage
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Public Sector Storage
Cold Chain

Beira is the capital and largest city of Sofala Province located in central region of Mozambique. Beira is situated on the Mozambique Channel (Indian Ocean) at the mouths of the Pungue and Buzi rivers. Beira is the second largest seaport for international cargo transportation to Mozambique after Maputo. Being a coastal city, Beira holds the regionally significant Port of Beira, which acts as a gateway for both the central interior portion of the country as well as the land-locked nations of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. In March 2019, the city was heavily damaged by Cyclone Idai. In terms of storage capacity, the largest storage facilities are located inside the Port areas. These facilities are held by Netherland-based CORNELDER, Beira Grain Terminal (BGT), MANICA Freight Services. WFP can negotiate access to these facilities based on needs surge. There are other major companies that hold commercial storage facilities inside and outside the port areas, such as BOLLORE Logistics, Independent Beira Logistics Terminal Services (IBLT), Export Marketing Co (ETG) and Agility. There are also some individuals who possess good storage facilities that can be rented.

In general, reliable storage facilities exist though sometimes difficult to locate. Some facilities are located in floods prone areas that don’t assure adequate protection of goods during rainy seasons. There are rodents and frequent infestations due to semi-permanent marshes that surround Beira City.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

Commercial Storage

Here are the major commercial storage facilities that can be relied on in Beira, in case of surge needs.

Location	Owner	Available for Rent	Capacity	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Beira	Bollore	Yes	TBC	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Beira	ETG	Yes	TBC	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Beira	Agility	Yes	TBC	Concrete	TBC	TBC
Beira	IBLT	No	TBC	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Beira	Cornelder	Yes	12,000 MT	Concrete	Flat	TBC
Beira	BGT	Yes	TBC	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Beira	MANICA	Yes	24,000 MT	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Beira	Terramar	Yes	10,000 MT	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

In Beira, the major Agencies that have presence are WFP, UNICEF, UNFPA, FAO, IFRC, and MSF. WFP holds the biggest storage capacity, one warehouse managed directly by WFP and 2 managed by third parties – Bollore and Agility. UNICEF and IFRC have small warehouses managed by their staff. Other agencies have no storage facilities, they occasionally request to share storage with other agencies.

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility	Capacity	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Beira, Vaz area	WFP	Yes	9,776 m³ / 1,866 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Beira, Vaz area	WFP	Yes	18,000 m³ / 2,000 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Beira, CFM, Bollore	WFP	Yes	9,692 m³ / 1,589 m²	Concrete	Raised-siding	Appears intact
Beira	Unicef	TBC	TBC	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Beira	IFRC	No	TBC	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact

Public Sector Storage

Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD) is the leading Government agency that coordinates intervention in case of emergency surge.

Location

Ministry / Agency

Use Possibility

Capacity
(MT / m² / m³)

Type [1]

Access [2]

Condition [3]

Beira, Vaz area

INGD

Yes

1000 MT

Concrete

Flat

Appears intact

Cold Chain

UNICEF is currently leading transport and storage of COVID-19 vaccines in Beira.

Location	Organization / Owner	Type [1]	Cooling / Power [2]	Quantity	Total Capacity *(m³)*	Condition
Beira	Unicef	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC	Good

[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer, etc.
[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified

2.6.2 Mozambique Storage Assessment - Chimoio

Commercial Storage
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

Chimoio City is located in south-central Mozambique. It is a commercial and industrial centre. The Chicamba Real hydroelectric-power plant on the nearby Revuè River provides power for the city’s cotton, steel, and saw mills and for the manufacture of coarse textiles and processing of other agricultural and mineral products. Chimoio is connected by road and railway southeast to the port of Beira.

There are no many options for storage facilities in Chimoio. However, the few existing ones are very reliable, and they are sufficient for current needs. The major storage facility is owned by Shiraj Mossa NADAT Company. There is also a milling company called DECA.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

Commercial Storage

Location	Owner	Available for Rent	Capacity	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Chimoio	NADAT	Yes	8,600 MT	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Chimoio	DECA Limitada	Yes	18,000 MT	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

In Chimoio, UNWFP is the main Agency that has its presence in Manica province. FAO has an office, but they are sub-renting one store with WFP.

Location

Organization

Sharing Possibility

Capacity
(MT / m² / m³)

Type [1]

Access [2]

Condition [3]

Chimoio

WFP

Yes

4500 m²

Conrete

Flat

Appears intact

2.6.3 Mozambique Storage Assessment - Tete

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Public Sector Storage

Tete is the capital city of Tete Province in Mozambique, located at west-central part of the country, on the Zambezi River. There are very limited storage facilities in Tete.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

In Tete, UNWFP is the main agency that has its presence in the province.

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility	Capacity	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Tete	WFP	Yes	2,500 MT	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact

Public Sector Storage

Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD) is the leading Government agency that coordinates intervention in case of emergency surge.

Location	Ministry / Agency	Use Possibility	Capacity	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Tete	INGD	Yes	1,500 MT	Conrete	Flat	Appears intact

2.6.4 Mozambique Storage Assessment - Quelimane

Quelimane is the administrative capital of the Zambezia Province, located at the costal central region in Mozambique. The city stands 25 km from the mouth of the Rio dos Bons Sinais. Quelimane, along with much of Zambezia Province, is extremely prone to floods during Mozambique's rainy season. Commercial storage facilities exist, but a few of them are reliable. Due to climate conditions, rodents and frequent infestation are the main constraints when it comes to warehouse management in Quelimane.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

Commercial Storage

Location	Owner	Available for Rent	Capacity	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Quelimane	Arif	Yes	TBC	Concrete	Flat	TBC
Quelimane	MZM	Yes	TBC	Concrete	Flat	TBC

2.7 Mozambique Milling Assessment

Mozambique Milling Assessment

Mozambique Milling Assessment

Milling Overview

Milling companies in Moçambique can be classified into 2 categories:

Medium to large scale organisations who mill mostly wheat and maize
Small-scale organisations who mostly mill maize and cassava (less than 5 mt/day)

Medium to large-scale Millers

There are about eight medium to large millers in Moçambique who have milling capacities ranging from 50 mt/day to 380 mt/day in a variety of bag sizes from 1 kg to 50 kg.

Small-scale Millers

Small-scale millers process less than 5 mt of grain per day, but many typically mill less than 1 mt. A typical mill might have 1 – 3 hammer mills and they mill locally produced cereals for local consumption. The customers either grow their own cereals or purchase un-milled supplies in the market and bring for milling, for which the owner charges. Batches of 3 – 15 kg of grain may be milled at a time, feeding a household for up to 2 weeks. This flour is not normally packaged and none of the millers know about, or had the equipment, for fortification. The operational aspects of these mills varied from very good to very poor

Milling Company Companhia Industrial da Matola – CIM

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Companhia Industrial da Matola – CIM

Rua da Namaacha, Estrada Velha Nº 186, P.O. Box 605, Maputo, Moçambique

Name: Luis Aveleira

Title: Head of Operations

Email: luis.aveleira@cim.co.mz

Web: n/a

Tel: +258 21 726 715

Mobile: +258 823 187 420

Fax: +258 21 720 091

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: Maputo

Capacity: 240 mt / day

Storage: 17,000 mt

Access: Road & rail sidings

Comments: No fortification facility

Milling Company Moberia SARL

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Moberia SARL

Estrada Nacional Nº 6, Beira, Moçambique

Name: Pierre Potgieter

Title: Operations Director

Email: pierrep@mobeira.co.mz

Web:

Tel: +258 23 301 091

Mobile: +258 845 018 251

Fax: +258 23 301 740

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: 6 km from Beira

Capacity: 210 mt / day

Storage: 20,000 mt

Access: Road and rail sidings

Milling Company Export Marketing Co Lda

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Export Marketing Co Lda

Av. Eduardo Mondlane Nº 260, P.O. Box 31, Nampula, Moçambique

Name: Guillermo Machado

Title: Director General

Email: guillermo@teledata.mz

Web: www.exporttradinggroup.com

Tel: +258 26 213 944

Mobile: +258 823 061 250

Fax: +258 26 218 320

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: EM have a number of facilities, over Moçambique

Capacity: 160 mt / day

Storage: 90,000 mt

Access: Road only

Milling Company Gani Commercial

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Gani Commercial

Av. do Trabalho Nº 1646, P.O. Box 213, Nampula, Moçambique

Name: Mohamed Yunuss

Title: Managing Director

Email: gani.agt.@tvbcabo.co.mz

Web: n/a

Tel: +258 26 212 676

Mobile: +258 826 012 400

Fax: +258 26 214 333

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: Nampula

Capacity: 150 mt / day

Access: Road only

Milling Company V&M Grain

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

V&M Grain

Zona Industrial Antiga Romoc, Chimoio, Manica, Moçambique

Name: Andre Vonk

Title: Manager

Email: vandm@tdm.co.mz

Web: www.vandmrelief.com

Tel +258 25 124 623

Mobile: +258 823 017 310

Fax: +258 25 124 623

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: Chimoio

Capacity: 15 – 20 mt / day

Access: Road only

Milling Company Sociedade Moageira do Chibuto Lda

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Sociedade Moageira do Chibuto Lda

Chibuto, Gaza, Moçambique

Name: Helio Lalgy

Title: Manager

Email: hlalgy@tdm.co.mz

Web: n/a

Tel: +258 28 272 139

Mobile: +258 823 060 350

Fax: +258 21 272 139

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: Chibuto

Capacity: 8 mt / day

Access: Road only

Milling Company Merec Industries

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Merec Industries Lda

Av. do Trabalho Nº 1107, Maputo, Moçambique

Name: Veeresh Horemath

Title: Manager

Email: veeresh@sasseka.com

Web:

Tel: +258 21 745 441

Mobile: +258 823 097 610

Fax: +258 21 750 044

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: Maputo

Capacity: 250 mt / day

Access: Road only

Milling Company Armazens Maiaia

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Armazens Maiaia Lda

P.O. Box 196, Nacala, Moçambique

Name: Nurul Gulam

Title: Wheat Milling

Email: nuro@teledata.mz

Web: n/a

Tel: +258 26 520 526

Mobile: +258 826 015 400

Fax: +258 26 520 517

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: Nacala

Capacity: 72 mt / day

Access: Road only

Milling Company GS Holdings

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Sociedade GS Holdings Lda

Industrial Area Nº 1, Nacala, Moçambique

Name: Mr Arif

Title: Manager

Email: arif@aircorridor.co.mz

Web: n/a

Tel: +258 26 526 333

Mobile: +258 826 019 230

Fax: +258 26 526 335

Summary of Role and Services:

Location: 1 km from Nacala

Capacity: 160 mt / day

Access: Road only