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Maputo
Mozambique
MZMPM
AIS limited in region
10 Apr 2026
Updated 30d ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Maputo showed 1-day average wait but some vessels wait up to 4 days during congestion (Jan 2025). Serves as alternative to Durban for South African hinterland cargo (Mpumalanga, Limpopo). DP World operates the container terminal.

Weekly Operational Update
No Data

Week of 10 April 2026

Customs Reality at Maputo
7d
Published free time
4d
Effective free time

Mozambican customs slow. Pre-shipment inspection may be required.

Demurrage: $18/TEU/day · Detention: $10/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Pre-shipment inspection certificate missing
  • Import permit requirements
  • INNOQ standards compliance
Alternative Ports to Maputo

If disruption makes Maputo unviable for your cargo

DurbanZADUR
Save $50/TEU
300 nm away+24h wait
Works for: More services. SA hinterland.
Not for: Mozambican domestic market.
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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Money Traps at Maputo
Vessel waits up to 4 days despite low average
Average misleading — spikes to 4 days.
Budget for worst case.
Seasonal Patterns
Nov-Mar (Cyclone season)
Mozambique Channel cyclone exposure. Beira port devastated by cyclones previously.
Monitor cyclone warnings.

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