“Since the completion in May 2004 of the bridge at Katima Mulilo in Namibia, the traffic along the Trans- Caprivi Corridor has made significant progress in terms of cargo volumes,” says Agnetha Mouton, business development officer of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group. “They’ve grown from 200-tonnes per month in 2004 to a record level of almost 13 000-t per month. Imports handled along the TCC include sulphur and other chemicals, which have also increased significantly.” Tied in with the promotion of the TCC route, the WBCG established a branch office in Lusaka, Zambia in 2005. “This,” said Mouton, “with the aim of creating awareness and establishing new business utilising the TCC via the Port of Walvis Bay.” The port is also preparing to meet forecast growth. “Walvis Bay has committed to expanding to handle 500 000 TEUs a year,” she said.
Completion of bridge ramps up Corridor volumes
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