Techobanine Deep‑Water Port

Overview

• Strategic bulk & container gateway on the Elephant Coast linking SADC to global markets.
• Approved through environmental review; supported regionally to unlock export growth.

Key Components

• Breakwaters, deep berths, Ro-Ro, passenger terminal and small‑craft marina.
• Rail head with automated bulk handling; container park with cranage & bonded warehousing.
• Bulk oil & gas storages (incl. SBM) with pipeline interfaces to inland industry.

Phasing & Timeline

• Phase 1: Enabling works, first berth, yard equipment, customs & security.
• Phase 2: Breakwater and yard expansion; intermodal integration with dry‑ports.
• Phase 3: Additional berths, cruise/passenger facilities, rail spur.

Economic & Social Impact

Unlocks bulk and container trade for Mozambique and SADC. The deep‑water harbour, rail head and container park reduce logistics costs, attract FDI, and catalyze upstream industries (engineering, warehousing, oil & gas storage). Hinterland dry‑port integration eases border congestion and expands export capacity for Botswana/Zimbabwe mining and regional manufacturers.

Creates long‑term skilled jobs in port operations, security, and customs; funds city services via duty‑free retail and commercial waterfronts. Approved with environmental oversight, with buffers for tourism and urban amenities that uplift nearby communities while improving cross‑border facilitation.

ESG & Environment

• Shoreline protection and sediment/noise management.
• Fisher support programmes and community procurement targets.