Manica Freight Services (MFS) is upscaling its operations in Mozambique. This is part of an ongoing strategy to expand its footprint in the country after being awarded several contracts related to LNG projects and other business.According to Andreas Kusza, MFS senior management adviser, this upscaling of operations is being undertaken in conjunction with Manica Terminals Mocambique and is a clear indication of the company’s commitment to investing in infrastructure in the region.“Together with our strategic partners, we have grown our oil and gas as well as project focus significantly over the past couple of years. More recently, we have been TRACE c er t i f ie d (t he world's leading anti-bribery standard-setting organisation), and are fully compliant and ready to grow our footprint.” He said due to rapidly increasing activities in the Pemba region, the company was set to put additional infrastructure in place over the course of the next few months.Commenting on the current security situation in Cabo Delgado, Kusza said that all activities in and around Afungi had been put on hold until further notice. He said MFS also undertook regular risk assessments. “Not only from the aforementioned security and infrastructural aspects, but natural risk of severe weather patterns also needs to be considered. The rainy season in northern Mozambique can be quite challenging and bring major delays or disruptions to the supply chain.”He said despite the volatility of the oil and gas market prices, oil and gas projects in Mozambique were set to continue and would be completed. Kusza said while Covid-19 had impacted operations in Mozambique, the business sectors had adapted swiftly to the new operating and communication environment, and supply chain adjustments had been made. We have been TRACE certified (the world's leading anti-bribery standard-setting organisation), and are fully compliant. – Andreas Kusza
