Market expected to double in next four years - Safmarine

Mozambique’s Maputo, Beira and Nacala corridors have opened the doors for business in the southern African region by providing Mozambique and its neighbours – Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa – with improved access to important global markets. “Malawian, Zambian and Zimbabwean agri-commodity exporters who use the Beira corridor for their exports to the Far East and Europe have doubled volumes in the last two years, while South African exporters of minerals and fresh fruit exporters have benefited from the growth of the Maputo corridor,” says Eduardo Miyazawa, Safmarine’s country manager in Mozambique. He says Safmarine Mozambique has, on average, grown volumes through the ports of Beira and Maputo by 20% in the past five years and similar growth trends are expected in the years ahead. “In the next four years we expect the market to double, thanks to developments in agribusinesses and the construction boom which is already under way. Both these developments are expected to ‘economically revolutionise’ Mozambique and stimulate business for Safmarine and our customers in this region,” said Miyazawa. “Our focus in the year ahead will be to further strengthen our brand in this market,” he added. Safmarine Mozambique recently opened a dedicated commercial desk in Nacala to provide its Nacala customers, who were previously served from its offices in Beira and Maputo with a local point of contact and an improved service. The line provides a weekly service between Mozambique and the Far East. CAPTION Eduardo Miyazawa … ‘strengthening our brand.’