The Container Terminal at the Port of Beira, under concession to Cornelder de Moçambique (CdM), has risen 47 points in the CPPI - Performance Index of Container Terminal Management Ports for the year 2022, moving from 270th to 223rd place (out of a total of 348 ports assessed worldwide), consolidating its position as the most efficient container port in Southern Africa.

This progress is the result of various strategic measures adopted by the concessionaire of the Port of Beira, Cornelder de Moçambique, with emphasis on investments in infrastructure and equipment, as well as improving efficiency and productivity.

Cornelder de Moçambique, a public-private partnership that has operated the port for 25 years, has been instrumental in transforming the Port of Beira.

During this period, substantial investments were made in various areas, including the construction of a new entrance to the container terminal, rehabilitation of existing facilities, paving of additional areas as well as the acquisition of new cranes and other operational equipment.

In-house applications were also developed, such as C-GATE (an Artificial Intelligence-based application on portable devices and scanning portals for container arrivals and departures), CDMS (a customer portal for document submission), CommTrac (an operating system for the General Cargo Terminal) and TPS - Truck Positioning System. These investments have helped to improve the port's efficiency and productivity, making it a more attractive option for shipping lines.

In addition, various initiatives have been implemented to improve the port's efficiency and productivity, with particular emphasis on the introduction of better operating procedures, staff training and the use of new technologies.

These initiatives have helped to reduce lead times and improve the port's overall performance.

Finally, training certifications have been introduced for all machine operators on an ongoing basis, which has helped to create a more transparent and accountable environment at the port.

As Mozambique's second largest port, the Port of Beira is a key driver of the country's economy and an important gateway for trade with countries in the region, handling a wide variety of containerized and bulk cargo.