Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has signed a strategic agreement with Maputo Grain Terminal SA (MGT), in partnership with MEREC Industries, to significantly expand the capacity of the Port of Maputo’s grain terminal. This project aims to increase the terminal’s static capacity from the current 25,000 tons to 45,000 tons, representing an increase in installed capacity from 170,000 tons to 350,000 tons per year.
In recent years, the volume of grain handled at the Port of Maputo has grown consistently. In 2023, the terminal reached a volume of 166,000 tons, reflecting the growing demand for grain handling services in the region. With the planned expansion, the next phase of the project will include extending handling services to other grain producers, as well as exploring new opportunities for the export and transit of grain destined for neighboring countries and the international market.
The current terminal consists of five silos, each with a capacity of 5,000 tons. With the new agreement, MGT plans to build four additional silos, which will significantly increase storage capacity. In addition, investment is planned in improving the rail infrastructure in order to optimize the logistics and efficiency of the terminal.
The total investment for the expansion of the terminal is estimated at approximately 5 million dollars. The construction of the new silos is expected to take 18 months to complete. This investment underlines the commitment of MPDC and its partners to strengthen the logistics capacity and competitiveness of the Port of Maputo in the regional and international market, within the scope of the concession extension agreement signed in February this year.
