Southern African farmers, particularly in the Lowveld, Limpopo and Swaziland, are set to benefit from a new fresh produce export terminal at Maputo Port. Savings in inland logistics costs could amount to around US$2.14-million annually. This increase in export capacity represents only 20% of the potential export need of these regions, however – if all produce from these areas was flowing through Maputo, annual savings could amount to US11.4-million.

 The US$5-million is expected to be operational by 2008. Moreover, the railway line from Gauteng to Maputo, part of the Maputo corridor, is being rehabilitated with investment of around US$70-million. It is expected to be completed by the middle of this year.