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Grindrod launches Phase 1 of Matola terminal expansion

João Jorge Matlombe lays the first brick of the new development

João Jorge Matlombe lays the first brick of the new development

13th November 2025

By: Irma Venter

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Grindrod has officially broken ground on Phase 1 of its Matola dry-bulk terminal expansion programme.

The event saw Mozambique Transport and Logistics Minister João Jorge Matlombe launch Phase 1 of the back-of-terminal (BOT) development.

Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo six months ago inaugurated Grindrod’s new administrative building at the site.

Since taking over operational management of the terminal in 2007, Grindrod has invested $52-million in modernising the facility, integrating new technologies and increasing handling capacity.

The JSE-listed logistics group has now upped its investment on the back of a recent acquisition of the remaining 35% shareholding in the terminal, as well as the extension of its sub-concession agreement with the Maputo Port Development Company until 2058.

Phase 1 of the new expansion programme represents an investment of $40-million (out of a total of $80-million), and will enable the full mechanisation of the BOT area, increasing the terminal’s capacity from 8-million tons a year to 12-million tons a year, while also expanding the site from 40 800 m² to 157 760 m².

Completion of this phase is expected in the first half of 2027.

Phase 2 will add storage and loading infrastructure, integrating operations between the front and back of terminal to ultimately increase capacity up to 15-million tons a year.

“Today we transform vision into action and action into tangible results for our country and the Southern African Development Community region,” said Matlombe at the launch event.

“This expansion strengthens the Maputo Corridor and reinforces Mozambique’s position as a regional logistics hub through collaboration between government and the private sector.”

“With modern infrastructure and integrated systems, the Matola Terminal is well positioned to meet growing regional demand and to facilitate Africa’s trade with the world,” added Grindrod CEO designate Kwazi Mabaso.

 

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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