Maputo Corridor Disruptions Threaten Trade, Stability: Bodies

Local industry bodies have warned that any disruptions of the Maputo corridor will significantly hamper trade, supply chains and regional stability.

A number of manufacturing, storage and logistical companies have opted to halt operations due to safety concerns. It follows the post-election protests in Mozambique which led South African border authorities to temporarily close the Lebombo border post.

Logistics company Grindrod has suspended its operations in the countrys capital Maputo and Matola in response to the escalating violence.

SADC to intervene

The Southern Africa Association of Freight Forwarders says the unrest in Mozambique comes at a sensitive time for South Africa, when logistics and the supply chain are already under pressure.