Nacala
Nacala, Mozambique
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Pexels.
About Nacala
Nacala has the deepest natural harbour on the East African coast and needs no dredging to take large vessels, which sets it apart from Beira and Maputo. It serves northern Mozambique and the rail corridor into Malawi. Its hinterland is thinner than the southern ports', so volumes are lower despite the better harbour.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Nacala — 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 Nacala, 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
- Nacala
- Country
- Mozambique
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- MZMNC
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 26–32 days
What to know about Nacala
- Deepest natural harbour on the East African coast
- No dredging required for large vessels
- Rail corridor inland to Malawi
- Thinner hinterland than the southern Mozambican ports
Same country
Other ports in Mozambique
We also ship to 2 other ports in Mozambique.
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