Adecision by the Grindrod group to establish and retain offices in the northern provinces despite delays in the rollout of the gas field projects has meant that there is wellestablished logistics support in place for the construction of planned massive liquid gas production facilities. “Whilst we watched competitors set up and then close or mothball offices further up north due to the delays in the commencement of the LNG projects, Grindrod’s ships agency and clearing and forwarding division, Sturrock Grindrod Maritime (SGM), has stayed the course,” says Clive James, director SGM. As a result, it is involved in a number of projects in the region, including providing the full logistics for the export of graphite for Syrah Resources through Nacala, the handling of oil imports for various traders and majors, dry and breakbulk shipments, ad-hoc clearing and forwarding and other related work. “The Grindrod group has been heavily invested in Mozambique for nearly 20 years. “We have offices in all the major ports including Pemba in the north. “Hence, we have a lot of exposure and experience in the country. “Whilst the majority of Grindrod’s investment has been in the ports of Maputo and Nacala, the developments further north will present further opportunities for the group, including SGM,” says James. He believes the group is well positioned to support the forthcoming LNG projects. “Grindrod assisted with the logistics for the Moma Mineral Sands project, which involved the creation of temporary landing facilities and barging in project cargo. “We are very much au fait with the importation and temporary importation procedures in Mozambique and enjoy close working relationships with the requisite government and statutory bodies,” he says.
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The group is well positioned to support the forthcoming LNG projects. – Clive James