Wilhelmsen opens Maputo office

Wilhelmsen Ships Service has opened an office in Maputo, Mozambique to cater for increased traffic through the port. The company believes that if the fragile political agreement in Zimbabwe holds and the Zimbabwe economy improves, imports and exports through Mozambique will soar. “Increased pressure on South African ports has also encouraged more operators to send cargo through Maputo to inland destinations. The shorter distance to the main mining areas of South Africa make this a cost-effective route for both imports and exports inland,” said regional vice president for Africa, Middle East and Black Sea, Knut Brathagen. Initially the company will operate one office in Maputo, but a second in Beira is on the planning boards.