Malawi is moving closer to having its own port facilities with a technical site visit underway in Mozambique to assess land for proposed dry ports in Nacala and Beira.
Principal Secretary for Administration in the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, Fergus Gondwe, is leading the Malawi delegation on the mission.
This forms part of efforts to strengthen Malawi’s access to international markets and improve cargo movement through the Nacala and Beira Corridors.
“The establishment of dry ports will help improve cargo handling and storage, reduce transit times and logistics costs, and enhance Malawi’s connectivity to regional and international markets,” Gondwe said.
The delegation is also expected to engage Mozambican authorities on the technical, operational and institutional arrangements needed for the development and management of the facilities.