Matola terminal expansion, Mozambique – update
Name of the Project
Matola terminal expansion.
Location
Port of Maputo, Mozambique.
Project Owner/s
Matola Terminal Joint Venture (JV) comprising Grindrod and Vitol.
Project Description
The project will be completed in phases.
Phase 1 will fully mechanise Matola’s back-of-terminal area, increasing capacity from 8-million to 12-million tonnes a year and expanding the site from 40 800 m² to 157 760 m².
Phase 2 will integrate the front- and back-of-terminal, adding new storage and loading infrastructure to ultimately handle up to
one-million tonnes a year.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Phase 1 is estimated at $40-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Phase 1 is expected to be completed in early 2027.
Latest Developments
The official groundbreaking ceremony was conducted on November 17, 2025.
Phase 2 of the project is in planning.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Grindrod, tel +27 31 304 1451 or email grindrod@grindrod.com.
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