Proximity that generates competitiveness
The Beira Corridor continues to establish itself as one of the main gateways for goods entering and leaving the hinterland countries of Southern Africa. In a context in which logistical efficiency and regional cooperation play an increasingly strategic role, Cornelder de Moçambique decided to get even closer to its Zimbabwean customers, promoting a business mission in Harare that brought together more than 60 operators in the sector. The initiative, carried out by the concessionaire of the container and general cargo terminals at the Port of Beira, had as its main objective to strengthen dialogue with users of the Beira Corridor, understand the challenges faced by logistics operators and identify opportunities to continuously improve the services provided. For Cornelder de Moçambique, direct contact with customers is an essential tool for ensuring that the corridor continues to meet the demands of a growing and increasingly competitive market.
The Port of Beira's main market
During the meeting, the managing director of Cornelder de Moçambique, Jan de Vries, highlighted the strategic importance of Zimbabwe for port activity in Beira. According to him, the neighbouring country continues to be the Port of Beira's main market and has recorded significant growth in recent years, making it essential to strengthen relations between the different players in the logistics chain. Jan de Vries stressed that proximity to customers makes it possible to better understand their needs, identify operational obstacles and create solutions that contribute to increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of the whole corridor. The mission is part of a broader strategy to strengthen regional integration between Mozambique and Zimbabwe, through the promotion of closer cooperation between operators, hauliers and bodies linked to international trade. The managing director also announced that Cornelder intends to expand these outreach actions, with similar meetings planned in the city of Beira and also in Malawi.

Recognition from logistics operators
The Zimbabwean participants welcomed the initiative and acknowledged the efforts being made by Cornelder de Moçambique and Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM) to improve the operational efficiency of the Port of Beira. Among those present was Lawrence Takawira, general manager of the Mutare Dry Port, who considered the meeting a clear sign that regional customers and partners are valued. For him, the presence of representatives from Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia demonstrated the regional scale of the initiative and its potential to strengthen cooperation between the various players in the region's logistics chain. Justin Jahme, manager at Diamond Global Terminals, a Zimbabwean company specialising in logistics and supply chain, also highlighted the value of the meeting as a prime space for making contacts, sharing experiences and identifying new business opportunities. In his view, the high level of participation by hauliers and operators on the Beira Corridor shows the growing relevance of this platform for dialogue in the sector.

A corridor on the rise
On the Mozambican side, Félix Machado, general manager of Terra Mar Logística, considered the mission an important step for all those committed to the development of the regional logistics chain. He highlighted his pride in seeing the Beira Corridor consolidate its position through initiatives that promote cooperation and strengthen trust between the different partners. The business mission held in Harare is part of the strategy of closeness that Cornelder de Moçambique has been adopting with its customers and strategic partners. More than an institutional relations exercise, the meeting reflects a continued commitment to building joint solutions capable of increasing logistical efficiency, strengthening regional economic integration and consolidating the Beira Corridor's position as one of the most competitive and relevant trade routes in Southern Africa.