Mozambique Port of Beira

Key port information can also be found at:

Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Beira

Port Overview:

The Port of Beira is the second largest port in Moçambique and is located about 1,200 kms north of Maputo, midway along the Moçambique coast at the mouth of the Pungue River and is 20 km from the open sea

Beira has always been a transit port, handling the import and export cargoes for Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and DRC
Anchorage for shallow draft vessels is situated at Franquia near the entrance
There is no pilotage or night navigation authorized between sunset and sunrise further restricting accessibility to the port
The approach to the Pungue River is obstructed by sandbanks and shoals which are constantly moving, the channel is dredged to a width of 135 m which has buoys and lighting
There is a vessel berthing draft restriction at Beira port of 6 m and a maximum of 8.5 m and a length restriction is 190 m
Tides are an issue as vessels can wait for many days at anchorage before entering the Macuti Channel to berth at Beira Port

Please note: In July 2010 a 12 month dredging operation commenced which will increase the draft to a maximum of 14 m which will then allow for vessel arrival and departure, 24-hours a day which will greatly increase the port performance

Port Location and Contacts
Country	Mozambique
Province or District	n/a
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)	Name: n/a km: n/a
Port's Complete Name	n/a
Latitude	S 19° 49’ 08.08”
Longitude	E 34° 50’ 02.60”
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)	n/a
Management Contact Person	n/a
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations	Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.2.3 Mozambique Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Handling Figures	Year 2009
Vessel Calls	285
Container Traffic (TEUs)	92,236

For further port performance information, please select the following document:

Mozambique Port of Beira Additional Information

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length (m)	Maximum Draft (m)
Conventional Berth	3	670	10
Container Berth	7	645	12
Silo Berth	1	264	10
Berthing Tugs	n/a
Water Barges	n/a

The GCT has a total length of 986 m and the annual capacity of these berths is between 500,000 and 750,000 mt

For further information on container berths, please select the following document:

Mozambique Port of Beira Additional Information

Port Handling Equipment

Equipment	Available (Yes / No)	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	n/a	n/a	n/a
Container Gantries	n/a	n/a	n/a
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1 - Up to 20 mt, From 20 – 34 mt,Over 34 mt	For renting charges, please see Mozambique Port of Beira Additional Information
Reachstacker	n/a	n/a	n/a
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer)	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines	n/a	n/a	n/a
Transtrainer	n/a	n/a	n/a
Forklifts	Yes	11 - from 5 to 30 mt	For renting charges, please see Mozambique Port of Beira Additional Information

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	Yes, 7	Yes, 7
Refrigerated Container Stations	n/a	n/a
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day)	330
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points)	144
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication)	n/a
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift)	n/a	n/a

Customs Guidance

1.3 Mozambique Customs Information

1.4 Mozambique Shipping Instructions

Terminal Information

Grain and Bulk Handling

For information and Rates for Grain and Bulk Handling, please see the following document:

Mozambique Port of Beira Additional Information

Main Storage Terminal

For information on warehouses, leasing faciilities and Storage Rates, please select the following document:

Mozambique Port of Beira Additional Information

Port Security

On a regular basis, Cornelder Port authorities report that containers are stolen from the port and container doors are broken day and night. The authorities told the port users to wear jackets with the name of their company, to carry an ID card and to provide a list of persons who are authorized to enter in the port. But it is not sufficient and there are no armed guards at the port
In 2009 WFP reported that when break bulk cargo was received, it was frequent that stevedores stole vegetable oil and rice by throwing the bags and cartons into the sea water where a small boat waiting to receive stolen items. WFP requested that Cornelder provide armed guards at quay side at night and the robbery subsequently stopped
Cornelder port authorities took the decision to install cameras in and around the port and Cornelder is liaising with the local police to have day and night patrols as well as armed policemen during loading/offloading operations

Security
ISPS Compliant (Yes / No)	Yes
Current ISPS Level	1	Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional
Police Boats	n/a
Fire Engines	n/a