Machinery imports reflect economic growth

Economic growth in Mozambique and neighbouring countries is ref lected in activities carried out by Sharaf Shipping Agency. It is clearly visible by the volume of machinery that is imported to Beira and other landlocked country’s for various large-scale projects. “Beira is the gateway to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia,” says branch manager Rameshan Pathapati. Sharaf is the local agent for major international shipping lines that call Mozambique, handling various types of commodities ranging from bulk, automobiles and machinery to containers. The company also provides ships’ agency services, customs clearance, transportation and warehousing. Other regular imports include containers of bicycles, spare parts and three-wheeler taxis from India. Exports include tobacco, timber, cotton, vermiculite, granite, tea, pigeon peas and sugar. Volumes are growing on both exports and imports, he says. INSERT & CAPTION Beira is the gateway to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia. – Rameshan Pathapati