Maputo
Maputo, Mozambique
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. rrodriguesim / Pexels.
About Maputo
Maputo is in the far south and sits closer to Johannesburg than any South African port other than Durban, which is why a large share of its traffic is South African cargo using the corridor rather than Mozambican imports. The approach channel has been dredged progressively to take larger vessels. Rail and road links west are the reason to choose it.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Maputo — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 26–32 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Mozambique lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Maputo, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Maputo
- Country
- Mozambique
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- MZMPM
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 26–32 days
What to know about Maputo
- Closest port to Johannesburg after Durban
- Heavy South African transit traffic
- Progressively dredged approach channel
- Rail and road corridors west into South Africa
Same country
Other ports in Mozambique
We also ship to 2 other ports in Mozambique.
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