DP World in Maputo has successfully processed the first export of chilled citrus from the 2022 crop. Through a combination of new solutions, including a direct shipping service, DP World in Maputo has proven to be the ideal channel for the South African citrus industry exporting to the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

The South African citrus-growing region, located south of the Mozambique border and which, in a six-month harvest, produces more than 50,000 40-foot containers, has become the world's second largest citrus exporter by 2020.

Since being awarded the concession to manage, develop and operate the container terminal at the Port of Maputo, DP World in Maputo has sought to provide efficient export solutions to customers in Mozambique and neighboring markets.

Thanks to efficient port operations, negligible waiting times and reduced costs for customers using the route, DP World in Maputo provides customers in the southern African hinterland with an efficient and reliable terminal, promoting economic development in the region.

Christian Roeder, CEO of DP World in Maputo, said that "finding efficient ways to export our high demand fresh produce, like citrus, has been a top priority at the Port of Maputo. Fruit growers in Southern Africa are discovering the advantages of shorter transit times through our safe, efficient and integral logistics solutions. And this, she adds "means significant time and money savings for local farmers with better exposure to domestic markets.

It should be noted that DP World is a leading global provider of intelligent logistics services for the entire transportation chain, promoting the flow of trade worldwide. "Our wide range of products and services covers all stages of the integrated supply chain, from marine and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks, as well as customer-oriented technology solutions.