DP World begins US$165m expansion at Port of Maputo

DP World has begun its US$165m expansion of its container terminal at the Port of Maputo, Mozambique, which will double throughput from 255,000 teu to 530,000 teu.

The expansion will also see the port equipped with the latest technology and world-class infrastructure to boost operational capacity and efficiency, extending the quay length to 650 m and deepening the berth to 16 m.

Mohammed Akoojee, CEO & managing director for Sub-Saharan Africa at DP World, said: “The container terminal expansion signifies our intent to strengthen Mozambique’s economic growth, together with the Government of Mozambique and our partners in the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC).