Zambia’s dry port in Nacala will soon be a reality following Mozambique’s acceptance to offer land for the facility. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali made the confirmation after a meeting with his Mozambican counterpart, João Matlombe. The arrangement was made during the Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025 in Turkey. Technical teams from the two countries will then go ahead and accelerate the formalization process. Tayali referred to the venture as a significant regional integration move and move towards reducing the cost of doing business. The dry port will be operated by Zambia’s government freight company, ZAMCARGO, as it operates in Namibia and Tanzania. The venture is also one of the grander Zambia’s infrastructural plans, including the Chipata-Serenje Railway. The railway will eventually connect the Nacala Port in Mozambique via Malawi to create a cost-effective trade corridor. The Nacala Port is one of the continent’s deepest natural ports and a regional point of connectivity strategy.
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The Scope and Significance of Zambia’s Dry Port in Nacala
The implementation of Zambia’s dry port will be located in Mozambique’s Nacala province. It will be operated by ZAMCARGO, which draws experience from similar ports in Tanzania and Namibia. Significantly, the dry port is complementary to the proposed Chipata-Serenje Railway Project. Once completed, the railway links Zambia to Malawi and Mozambique. This is part of the vital Nacala Corridor development. Zambia’s dry port in Nacala is a facility will improve trade logistics in the region and integrate it at a regional level. It will put an end to excessive dependence on farther ports. The facility will also lower freight costs and grant faster access to global markets. The dry port also indicates positive bilateral relationships and collaboration between Mozambique and Zambia. Mr. Tayali says the land has been acquired not only to strengthen bilateral relations but also to ease the means of doing business.
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