Mozambique has earmarked structural logistics investments across its three primary development corridors to cement its status as a regional trade hub. President Daniel Chapo detailed the funding figures at the opening of an industry forum in Maputo, pointing to major projects underway in the Nacala, Maputo, and Beira corridors.
Logistics investments in Mozambique have reached structural levels across the country’s key development corridors, according to figures revealed by President Daniel Chapo. Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of the Transport and Logistics Investment Exhibition Forum (TRANS-LOG MOZ 2026)
, Chapo outlined how the capital is distributed among the northern and central trade routes and the Maputo corridor to boost economic competitiveness across the Southern Africa region (SADC).
While reporting on the same overarching initiative, coverage by Xinhua noted that the country specifically plans to attract more than 5.5 billion U.S. dollars into the Beira and Nacala corridors alone to strengthen regional supply chains. Xinhua reported that the two-day forum gathered government officials, financial institutions, transport operators, and investors in the capital to examine regional connectivity.
Funding Breakdown Across the Nacala, Maputo, and Beira Corridors
The largest share of the funding is directed to the north. President Chapo revealed that investments reaching approximately US$4.5 billion are underway in the Nacala corridor within Nampula province. Xinhua corroborated this figure, noting that railway and port investments in the corridor are estimated around 4.5 billion dollars.
For Nacala corridor, investments will improve rail and port infrastructure. It will help transform the northern part of the country into a hub for production, trade, industrialisation, and economic integration
President Daniel Chapo
Investment reaching US$2 billion is currently underway for the Maputo corridor. These funds cover the modernization of the Port of Maputo, upgrades to National Road Number 4 (EN4), and better border infrastructure linking the country with South Africa. Meanwhile, over US$1 billion has been earmarked for the central Beira corridor in Sofala province, focusing on the Dondo dry port and border connections at Machipanda to strengthen trade links with Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Private Sector Involvement and Border Procedure Modernisation Needed
Beyond physical construction, the strategy relies heavily on private sector involvement through public-private partnerships, concessions, and build-operate-transfer models. However, Onorio Manuel, vice president of the Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique, pointed out that despite possessing significant logistics assets, the country continues to face bottlenecks that limit its commercial potential. Manuel called for greater private sector participation, improved railway capacity, and more efficient border procedures.
Modernisation of infrastructure must be accompanied by institutional reforms, the simplification of administrative procedures, transparency, integrity, and the digitalisation of both public and private services
President Daniel Chapo
Chapo emphasized that the corridors must function as platforms for production, industrialization, and job creation rather than mere transit routes. The overarching strategy for the Nacala route includes modernizing the Port of Nacala, establishing a Special Economic Zone, and expanding industrial parks.
We must also focus on mobilisation of investments to modernise infrastructure and improve the population’s quality of life, as well as deepening regional integration
President Daniel Chapo
