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Sappi to export through DP World Maputo terminal

Sappi's Ngodwana mill

Sappi's Ngodwana mill

13th December 2013

By: Leandi Kolver

Creamer Media Deputy Editor

  

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South Africa-based global paper and dissolving wood pulp (DWP) manufacturer Sappi Southern Africa has decided to ship some of its products through the DP World Maputo-operated container terminal at the Port of Maputo, in Mozambique.

Under an agreement signed by the parties, Sappi would route all DWP exports originating at its Ngodwana mill, in Mpumalanga, through the DP World Maputo facility, with a dedicated berth and a terminal area of 13 ha.

DP World held a 30-year concession to operate the container terminal at the port until 2033, with an option to extend for a further ten years.

Containers would be transported to the port over a distance of 250 km by rail to Ressano Garcia, from where DP World joint venture partner Mozambique Ports and Railways would be responsible for bringing the containers to the port.

“Sappi is pleased to have found a strong partner in DP World Maputo to ensure the reliable and cost-effective delivery of our new specialised cellulose products to our global customers.

“The contract with DP World Maputo shows the benefits of regional cooperation between Southern African Development Community member States as well as the importance of the Maputo Development Corridor in keeping Southern Africa globally competitive,” Sappi CEO Alex Thiel said.

Meanwhile, DP World Maputo also planned to refurbish its yard to operate rubber tyred gantry cranes and acquire a railhead to operate 50 wagon racks.

“We are delighted that Sappi has chosen DP World Maputo to handle its Ngodwana mill product. Its decision demonstrates confidence in the value that DP World Maputo offers in terms of service excellence at a competitive price. We are experienced in handling Sappi product having served them when they manufactured in Swaziland until the plant there closed in 2009. We see this new business as recognition of the quality of our work for them in the past and the quality of our offering today,” DP World CEO Junaid Zamir commented.

Meanwhile, Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) CEO Osório Lucas pointed out that the success of the Maputo corridor was not only dependent on the DP World Maputo container terminal performance, but also on the equally important services offered by shipping lines and the reliability of rail services from Sappi’s plant at Ngodwana.

According to MPDC, during the last two years the Port of Maputo experienced a 50% rise in the amount of cargo handled, increasing from ten-million tons in 2010 to 15-million tons in 2012. The Port of Maputo further expected to grow to 17-million tons in 2013 and reach 40-million tons by 2020.

Edited by Tracy Hancock
Creamer Media Contributing Editor

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