The Baltic Dry Index benchmark, ref lecting the average prices paid for the transport of dry bulk materials, has lately reached its highest level since mid-2010.High freight rates and container shortages are severely battering exporters and importers, resulting in a domino effect down the supply chain and disrupting global trade.The validity of price quotations to clients has also decreased, which has put short-term pressure on logistics planning.According to World Mining Data, more than two million metric tons of copper is mined in the Copperbelt, located in Zambia and southern DRC, and approximately 330 000 metric tons of chromium ore is mined in Zimbabwe per annum. These include clinker, vermiculite, and cobalt, amongst many other minerals that are also extracted in Mozambique’s hinterland region.Now, more than ever, capacity is key, and market players are looking for more and better ways to improve their supply chains.To cater for this global demand, Moçambique Terminal de Minerais, located in the Beira corridor and within the Beira Port perimeter, was developed.“Our bonded bulk storage facility of five hectares connects to the hinterland with both road and rail,” said a spokesman. “Our goal is to facilitate the quickest route to market for bulk minerals."
