CPMZ: A key partner in strengthening strategic alignment in the Beira Corridor between Mozambique and Zimbabwe

On 25 March 2026, a bilateral meeting between Mozambique and Zimbabwe was held in the city of Beira, with delegations led by the Minister of Transport and Logistics of Mozambique, João Jorge Matlombe, and the Minister of Energy and Power Development of Zimbabwe, July Moyo.

The meeting, promoted by CPMZ and organized by CFM and IFEPOM in coordination with the Ministry of Transport, brought together key stakeholders across the Beira Corridor logistics value chain, including Cornelder.

In his remarks, the Minister of Energy of Zimbabwe decisively refocused the discussion on the critical issue at hand, stating: “we are here to talk about fuel”, underscoring the strategic importance of the Beira Corridor as a lifeline not only for Zimbabwe, but also for hinterland countries including Zambia, Botswana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Following this reframing, the meeting provided a platform to discuss optimization measures for the corridor and to address Zimbabwe’s key concerns, namely: i) the competitiveness of the Port of Beira, particularly in relation to vessel waiting times at anchorage; ii) the need to ensure that port capacity is aligned with the ambitious expansion plans currently underway for the Beira–Harare pipeline; and iii) the limited storage capacity and the need to strengthen sovereign strategic fuel reserves in light of ongoing developments in the Middle East.

As an outcome of the meeting, it is important to highlight Mozambique’s commitment to expanding port capacity through the development of a Single Buoy Mooring (SBM), as well as the inclusion of NOIC and CPMZ representatives in the Beira Port Control and Management Committee, aimed at enhancing transparency and information sharing among corridor stakeholders.

Additional outcomes include the formal allocation of storage space to NOIC and the agreement to convene a regional multilateral meeting involving the Ministers of Transport of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. This meeting, scheduled to take place in Harare in May, will focus on integrated corridor solutions, including both pipeline and rail.