The Mozambican government and domestic and international investors will meet on 4 and 5 November in Maputo to discuss financing mechanisms for major transport and logistics infrastructure projects. The modernisation of ports, railways and logistics corridors, as well as the mobilisation of private capital, will be at the centre of the debates, which aim to strengthen Mozambique’s competitiveness in regional trade.
The discussions will take place during the inaugural edition of the Mozambique Transport and Logistics Investment Forum and Exhibition — TRANS-LOG MOZ 2026 — organised by AME Trade Mozambique in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre.
According to a statement from the organisers, the event will bring together government officials, financial institutions, investors, logistics operators and infrastructure developers, with the objective of identifying investment opportunities, establishing partnerships and mobilising resources for the sector’s development.
Among the flagship projects on the agenda is the expansion of the container terminal at the Port of Maputo, promoted by DP World, representing an investment of US$165 million. The project, which began in May 2025, aims to increase container handling capacity and strengthen the port’s position within regional and international trade chains.
Discussions will also focus on the modernisation of the ports of Maputo, Beira and Nacala, the rehabilitation and expansion of rail and road links, and the development of logistics infrastructure associated with liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, particularly in Cabo Delgado province.
One session will be dedicated to financing missing links in transport networks, with emphasis on investment models, risk-sharing mechanisms and private-sector participation in the delivery of structuring projects. Public-private partnerships and blended finance will be among the solutions examined as means of mobilising capital and reducing transport infrastructure constraints.
The programme will also include debates on the modernisation of port operations, the digitalisation of logistics services, the efficiency of border procedures, and the development of dry ports and goods distribution centres.
Improving connectivity between Mozambican ports and landlocked countries in southern Africa is another priority, given the importance of the Maputo, Beira and Nacala corridors for the movement of goods and regional markets’ access to international trade.
The forum will draw government and business representatives from several countries in the region, including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Eswatini, Angola and Tanzania, as well as international financial institutions and sector operators. According to newspaper Notícias, Prime Minister Benvinda Levi and Minister of Transport and Logistics João Matlombe are expected to attend.
Under the theme ‘From Coast to Corridors: Investing in Mozambique as a Trade Gateway and Regional Transit Platform’, TRANS-LOG MOZ 2026 aims to promote the country as a logistics hub connecting southern Africa to international markets.
Over the two days, the event will feature ministerial sessions, technical debates, investor meetings and an international exhibition dedicated to solutions for the transport and logistics sectors.
Source: Diário Económico
Original article: https://www.diarioeconomico.co.mz/?p=557477
