Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Maputo
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Maputo. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge at anchorage
- Alongside at terminal
Primary Anchorages
Maputo Bay outer anchorage
Port Detail
Gauteng natural gateway
Maputo is the closest seaport to Johannesburg/Gauteng — South Africa's industrial heartland — and competes with Durban for South African transit cargo as well as serving Mozambican trade.
MPDC concession
Operated under a public-private concession (MPDC). Investment in container, bulk and ferro-alloy terminals has expanded capacity.
Bunker activity
Steady demand from container and bulk traffic; pricing competitive with Durban for vessels on regional routings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maputo or Durban for South African cargo?
Depends on the cargo origin/destination. For Gauteng-area cargo, Maputo is closer by road. Durban has greater port capacity and supplier depth for bunker.
What's the routing for Asia-Mozambique?
Vessels typically transit via Indian Ocean rotations; bunker at Port Louis, Mombasa or directly at Maputo as schedule allows.