Construction has commenced on the $164 million expansion of the Port of Maputo’s container terminal, a project set to double its annual capacity from 255,000 TEUs to 530,000 TEUs. DP World and the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) announced the launch of Phase 1 of the two-year project in a joint statement on Monday. The expansion, undertaken by Shafa Construções, EA, Limitada, will significantly enhance the port’s efficiency and competitiveness
Category: Ports & Terminals
DP World and NSW Ports Invest A$400 Million to Expand Port Botany Rail Terminal
DP World and NSW Ports have announced a joint A$400 million investment to expand the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney, significantly increasing its annual rail capacity from 400,000 TEUs to 1 million TEUs. The expansion will include five new rail sidings designed to accommodate 600-meter-long regional trains. Construction is set to begin in June and will take two years to complete. Nicolaj Noes, Executive Vice President of DP
Eiffage Wins €100 Million Contract for Matadi Port Container Terminal Expansion
The French construction company Eiffage has secured a €100 million contract for the renovation and expansion of the Container Terminal at the Port of Matadi in Kongo Central, located in the southwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement was made through a press release from the company on Monday, January 20, 2025. “Eiffage, through its marine civil engineering subsidiary, has been awarded the contract for the
Port of Maputo Embarks on Expansion to Boost Capacity and Sustainability
The Port of Maputo is set to begin its ambitious container and coal terminal expansion projects in the first half of this year. These initiatives are central to the operational upgrades envisioned under the extended concession agreement granted to Sociedade de Desenvolvimento do Porto de Maputo (MPDC), the port’s managing entity. According to MPDC, the expansion aims to solidify the Port of Maputo’s role as a critical hub for trade
South African Ports Begin 2025 with Improved Efficiency Amid Regional Challenges
Port operations in South Africa have started the year on a positive note, marked by significant improvements in efficiency and infrastructure. Maersk Line has reported an enhanced operational environment, with no waiting times, low terminal and yard density, ample depot capacity, and better equipment availability. Cape Town, a critical hub for exporters, has benefited from minimal wind stoppages during what has so far been a mild southeasterly windy season. These
Port of Maputo Demonstrates Resilience with 30.9 Million Tonnes Handled in 2024
The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has announced a total cargo volume of 30.9 million tonnes handled in 2024. While this marks a slight 1% decrease from the previous year, the Port of Maputo’s performance underscores its resilience and adaptability amidst significant logistical challenges. MPDC’s direct operations showed strong growth, handling 14.2 million tonnes, a 14% increase compared to 2023. Road freight volumes saw notable growth, rising by 11% from
CMA CGM-Eurogate Partnership for Hamburg Port Expansion Falls Through
A proposed partnership between French shipping giant CMA CGM and German port operator Eurogate to develop a new terminal in Hamburg has reportedly collapsed, according to shipping analyst Alphaliner. The collaboration centered on the Westerweiterung project, a 24-hectare expansion of Eurogate’s Burchardkai facility aimed at significantly increasing the port’s capacity. While Hamburg officials had encouraged Eurogate to partner with a shipping line for the project, negotiations with CMA CGM failed
FFS Tank Terminals Secures 25-Year Concession for Liquid Bulk Terminal at Cape Town Port
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed FFS Tank Terminals (Pty) Ltd as the preferred bidder for the acquisition, operation, maintenance, refurbishment, construction, and transfer of a R195 million Liquid Bulk Terminal at the Port of Cape Town. The terminal, located in the port’s Liquid Bulk Precinct, will be managed by FFS Tank Terminals under a 25-year concession agreement. Announcing the decision on Thursday, TNPA stated that the company
Trump Backs Longshoremen’s Fight Against Automation at US Ports
President-elect Donald Trump has publicly expressed strong support for the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) in its opposition to the introduction of automation in the nation’s ports. In a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced his solidarity with the ILA’s stance during its ongoing contract negotiations with international shipping lines and terminal operators. These negotiations reached a stalemate in November when the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) proposed
ILA Vice President Defends US Ports Amid Criticism, Highlights Operational Complexities
Dennis Daggett, Vice President of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), has strongly refuted recent media reports criticizing the efficiency of US ports, labeling them as “inaccurate and irresponsible.” Daggett contends that these claims are based on flawed interpretations of data that overlook critical operational differences between US ports and transshipment hubs worldwide. Daggett specifically addressed comparisons made in the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence survey, which included ports