Mozambique

Port of Maputo (MZ MPM)

UN/LOCODE
MZ MPM
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
13.3 m
Nearest city
Maputo
Body of water
Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Mozambique
Port of Maputo, Mozambique © Fotograaf / photographer: niet bekend / unknown · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Also known as
Lourenco Marques
Coordinates
-25.9628, 32.5447 (25°58′S 32°33′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Canal or lake
Harbor use
Cargo
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
4 m
Anchorage depth
15.5 m
Cargo pier depth
15.4 m
Oil terminal depth
9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
12.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Dry dock: Small Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#273
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #273
97.48
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 97.48

Located in Mozambique, the port of Maputo serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Maputo has a Medium harbor of the Canal or lake type. Ships approaching Maputo work with a channel depth of 13.3 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Maputo located?
Maputo is a seaport in Mozambique.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Maputo?
The UN/LOCODE for Maputo is MZ MPM.
What is the channel depth at Maputo?
The channel depth at Maputo is 13.3 m.
Nearby ports
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