Port of Beira

Beira, located in Mozambique’s Sofala Province, is a strategically significant port within the Africa/Maputo timezone, serving as a critical maritime and industrial hub on the Indian Ocean. With UN/LOCODE MZBEW, the port facilitates regional and international trade, particularly for agricultural exports such as cashews, cotton, and timber, alongside coal and minerals from nearby mines. Its coordinates (-19.7963816, 34.8844867) position it as a key node in Mozambique’s logistics network, connecting the interior via rail and road infrastructure. Despite challenges with deeper dredging and modernization, Beira remains vital to the country’s economy, supporting cross-border trade with neighboring nations and acting as a conduit for maritime routes linking Southern Africa to global markets. Its proximity to Ressaca Island and integration with regional supply chains underscore its role in sustaining Mozambique’s industrial and agricultural sectors amidst evolving economic and logistical demands.