The Port of Beira, in the centre of the country, expects to double the annual volume of cargo handled, from 300,000 to around 700,000 containers.
According to the operations director of Cornelder Mozambique, the terminal’s operator, Miguel de Jenga, the increase will be achieved thanks to the ongoing project to modernise and expand the port system.
“At the moment, more than 200 high-tech cameras are being installed to control port operations and respond to demand,” he said, quoted by Rádio Moçambique, and then pointed out that “with the installation of these devices, cargo handling at night will be easier.”
The source added that the modernisation and expansion process has become a nerve centre for maritime navigation on the continent.
This step is being taken at a time when international logistics specialist Unifeeder has just added the port of Beira to its Mozambique-India-Jebel Ali service to boost trade and connectivity.
In a press release, Unifeeder emphasised that Beira is a strategic port that plays a crucial role in connecting landlocked countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi to global trade, adding that “its strategic location and efficient infrastructure make it a key hub for trade in the region”.
