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CFM: Port of Nacala Traffic Grows by 7.6% and Exceeds 100,000 Containers in 2024

CFM: Port of Nacala Traffic Grows by 7.6% and Exceeds 100,000 Containers in 2024

The Port of Nacala recorded a 7.6% growth in cargo handling in 2024, reaching a historic milestone of 1.4 million tonnes, including 100,000 20-foot containers (TEU). This growth was possible thanks to the completion of the port’s rehabilitation, expansion and modernisation works. The figures were released by Augusto Abudo, Northern executive director of the Portos e Caminhos-de-Ferro de Moçambique (CFM) company.

The volume of cargo handled covers import, export and transit operations, with an emphasis on new markets in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. ‘In mid-December 2024, we reached a historic milestone of 100,000 TEU handled for the first time, between shipments and landings. This is the largest container handling record for the Port of Nacala,’ said Abudo.

According to the manager, the total of 100,000 TEU was handled by 124 ships, making it possible to fulfil almost 100% of the 2024 annual target of handling 102,000 TEU. Annual production covered a variety of goods, such as sesame, sisal, cotton, beans, graphite, semi-precious stones, scrap metal and eucalyptus leaves, destined for both the domestic market and foreign countries.

The increase in efficiency is due to the recent modernisation and expansion of infrastructure. The container terminal has been upgraded with a 400 metre long and 14 metre deep quay, allowing for greater ship berthing capacity. In addition, the acquisition of two new modern tugboats and a pilot boat has facilitated docking operations.

The strategic location of the Port of Nacala, classified as the ‘heart’ of Nampula province’s economy, was another determining factor. The protected natural bay, with an access channel 60 metres deep and 800 metres wide, allows ships to operate 24 hours a day, with no limitations on size or timetables.

Projections for 2025

For 2025, the Port of Nacala is projecting even greater growth, with the goal of handling 115,100 TEU, equivalent to 1.8 million tonnes of cargo, surpassing the historic figures of 2024. The aim is to continue expanding operations and strengthen the port’s position as one of southern Africa’s main logistics centres.

Since its inauguration in 1951, the Port of Nacala has played an essential role in the Mozambican and regional economy, acting as a key player in the flow of exports and the import of essential goods such as cereals, fertilisers and fuels. In addition to Mozambique, the port serves neighbouring countries such as Malawi and Zambia, and strengthens trade with distant markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.

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