Mozambique has approved international tenders for the concession of the Moatize dry port and the Calómuè and Zóbwè one-stop border posts under public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements. The government aims to attract private investment and specialized operational expertise to strengthen the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure.
The Moatize dry port project is expected to enhance cargo handling, storage, and distribution capabilities in Tete Province, reinforcing its role as a key logistics center. At the same time, the modernization of the Calómuè and Zóbwè border posts is intended to facilitate cross-border trade by reducing cargo processing times and improving efficiency along regional trade routes.
In addition to these projects, Mozambique has approved a PPP contract for an Integrated Road Transport Management and Monitoring System. The initiative will involve the design, financing, operation, and maintenance of a digital platform aimed at improving transport oversight, traffic management, and operational efficiency across the country’s road network.
These developments are part of a broader national strategy to transform Mozambique into a major logistics and trade hub in Southern Africa. The strategy includes investments in ports, railways, border infrastructure, freight terminals, customs digitization, multimodal logistics platforms, and advanced supply-chain management technologies.
The government is already implementing several major infrastructure projects. Expansion works are underway at Maputo Port, supported by significant private-sector investment, while modernization efforts continue at Beira Port, an important gateway for regional trade. Railway upgrades and border infrastructure improvements are also being pursued to strengthen transport connectivity with neighboring countries.
Mozambique’s efforts are partly driven by growing demand for diversified trade routes in Southern Africa. Operational challenges affecting some regional transport networks have highlighted the importance of developing alternative logistics corridors capable of supporting regional commerce and cargo flows.
However, the long-term success of these projects will depend on the country’s ability to attract sustained private investment, maintain regulatory stability, and ensure efficient project implementation. Competition from established transport corridors in neighboring countries will also remain a significant factor influencing traffic volumes and commercial performance.
