Mozambique’s ambitions to enhance trade facilitation and regional integration have been significantly advanced with the launch of a $50 million logistics terminal developed by Corredor Logístico de Maputo (CLM)
The newly operational, state-of-the-art facility is set to ease chronic congestion at key border posts and substantially lower logistics costs for cargo moving through Maputo Province.
Strategically located to reduce pressure at border crossings such as Namaacha, Goba, and Ressano Garcia, the terminal boasts a warehousing capacity exceeding 50,000 tonnes, along with 10,000 square metres of open-air storage.
It now stands as one of Southern Africa’s most robust dry port infrastructures, dramatically improving cargo handling and storage efficiency in a region long hampered by logistical challenges.
Designed to address border bottlenecks, the terminal integrates multiple services under one roof. Clávio Macuácua, Chairman of CLM, highlighted the facility’s transformative impact on cargo flow and customs processing. “The additional capacity will not only improve the movement of goods in transit but will also ease congestion at border posts, where trucks often face delays of more than five hours due to complex customs procedures,” he said.
The terminal houses offices for the Mozambican Tax Authority (AT), Kudumba MC-Net, the National Migration Service (SENAMI), customs brokers, and freight forwarders. This co-location promotes seamless coordination among stakeholders, resulting in faster clearance processes, reduced waiting times, and improved operational efficiency.
As part of its long-term vision, CLM plans to further develop a comprehensive dry port system to strengthen Mozambique’s logistics corridors and promote coastal cabotage services. These improvements are expected to reduce the cost of living by up to 40%, thanks to more affordable cargo transportation across the region. To meet growing demand, CLM has also announced plans to add an additional 22,000 square metres of warehouse space—an important step towards attracting more cargo traffic through the Port of Maputo, which has previously lost transit business due to limited inland customs facilities.
In a complementary move, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is considering a major investment of 1.8 billion meticais (approximately $30 million) to upgrade the rail link between the Port of Maputo and South Africa.
This critical rail line forms part of the Maputo Development Corridor. Planned investments include new locomotives, wagons, and essential infrastructure upgrades, aimed at boosting freight capacity, improving safety, and lowering transportation costs, further enhancing the corridor’s competitiveness as a vital export route.
Together, CLM’s advanced logistics terminal and the prospective rail upgrades reflect a growing focus on integrated transport infrastructure as a driver of economic competitiveness.
With strong support from institutions like the DBSA, Mozambique is well-positioned to become a leading logistics hub in Southern Africa—stimulating trade, strengthening local industries, and creating significant employment and development opportunities.
By investing in multi-modal transport infrastructure, Mozambique is building strong momentum towards a more seamless, cost-effective, and trade-friendly environment, benefitting not only its economy but the broader Southern African region as well.
