The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has announced its operational performance for 2025, highlighting a year marked by historic growth, capacity expansion, and continued investment in Mozambique’s logistics chain.
The Port of Maputo recorded an historic all-time high in volumes during 2025, handling a total of 32.0 million tons, a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year (30.9 million in 2024). This performance reinforces the Port’s position as a key regional logistics hub and reflects the resilience and efficiency of the integrated port and corridor system.
MPDC’s direct operations also reached a record level, with 15.2 million tons handled, corresponding to a 6.4% growth year-on-year. This result reflects the impact of sustained investments in infrastructure, systems, and human capital, as well as ongoing improvements in operational efficiency.
Rail volumes, a central pillar of the Port of Maputo’s sustainability strategy, increased by 17%, rising from 9.7 million tons in 2024 to 11.7 million tons in 2025.
MPDC further strengthened its contribution to the Mozambican State through concession fees, which amounted to US$48.9 million, compared to US$46.8 million in the previous year . This figure excludes additional benefits to Government in taxes as well as dividends to its Company, CFM. This increase reflects both the growth in activity levels and MPDC’s continued commitment to generating economic value for the country.
“These results reflect the collective effort of our teams and partners across the entire logistics chain. Achieving record volumes while continuing to invest in capacity, efficiency and social impact demonstrates the maturity and resilience of the Port of Maputo. Our focus remains on building a competitive, integrated and sustainable corridor that supports Mozambique’s long-term economic development,” said Osório Lucas, Chief Executive Officer of MPDC.
The year was also marked by progress in strategic infrastructure projects. Of particular note is the completion of the Kanyaka island pier bridge, scheduled for March 2026, a project with significant social and economic impact that will substantially improve access, mobility, and logistical integration for the island community.
At the same time, the Port continued its investment programme aimed at increasing port capacity and improving the logistics network, including:
- Expansion of the bulk terminal to 16 million tons;
- Ongoing expansion of the DP World Container Terminal to 530,000 TEUs;
- Capacity expansion works at Grindrod’s magnetite and coal terminal to 12 million tons;
- Progressive improvement of efficiency along the Maputo Logistics Corridor, through co-ordinated interventions with key stakeholders including KM4, Kudumba, TRAC, among others.
These investments fully align with MPDC’s long-term strategy to position the Port of Maputo as a modern, competitive, and integrated logistics hub, supporting regional trade and the sustainable development of Mozambique.
Source: Maputo Port Development Company