Mozambique

Port of Maputo (MZ MPM)

Mozambique
Also known as: Lourenco Marques
Port of Maputo, Mozambique © Fotograaf / photographer: niet bekend / unknown · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE MZ MPM
Coordinates -25.9628, 32.5447 (25°58′S 32°33′E)
Nearest city Maputo
Body of water Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Canal or lake
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 13.3 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #273
  • 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.

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