Mozambican government claims to have lost $54 million due to Maputo Port closure

JOHANNESBURG - The Mozambican government says it has lost $54 million due to the operations being disputed at the Maputo Port.

The country has been gripped by widespread civil unrest since October, resulting in major disruptions on the key corridor between South Africa and the Maputo Port.

Maputo remains a critical port for the export of chrome, coal and other minerals.

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Speaking to the media following a bilateral engagement with South African officials in Mpumalanga on Wednesday afternoon, Mozambique's Transport Minister, Mateus Magala, says their main focus is to ensure the route between SA and Maputo is stabilised.

"The impact has been negative. By now we’re counting about $54 million of losses. Of course, this includes the freight, the port and other players in the supply chain - and that is not good news."