Port of Nacala

Nacala, designated UN/LOCODE MZMNC, stands as Mozambique’s premier deep‑water harbour on the Indian Ocean coast of Nampula Province, operating within the Africa/Maputo timezone at latitude ‑14.5656065 and longitude 40.6854309. Serving as the nation’s principal gateway for bulk commodities, the port accommodates vessels up to 18‑metre draft, facilitating coal, mineral, and agricultural exports while supporting regional logistics corridors linking Malawi, Zambia and the interior. Modern terminal infrastructure, paired with ongoing dredging and rail‑road upgrades, enhances Nacala’s competitiveness as a strategic trans‑shipment hub for Southern African trade flows. Its streamlined customs handling and growing warehousing capacity attract global traders in the region.