Below are presentations from events from 2007.
Session 1 – Mega Projects On The Maputo Corridor
This session looked at the Mega Projects on the Maputo Corridor
- Introducing the Petroline Petrol Pipeline Project – Ian Barnard & Russel Adams - Petroline
- Introducing the Maputo Corridor Water Project – Pieter Colyn – Ecorisk SA
Session 2 – The Port And Terminals Of Maputo
This session looked at the progress and future plans at the Port of Maputo
Moderator: Evans Marowa– Transport Specialist - Southern Africa Global Competitiveness Hub
- Panelist: Ron Herman – CEO – Maputo Port Development Company - The investment of the main port concessionaire and impact it has had to stimulate further investment in the port
- Panelist: Pieter Venter – Maputo Car Terminal - Progress and update on the Maputo Car Terminal
- Panelist: Pedro Pena – Operations Director MIPS -The container terminal on a growth path – supported by rail
- Panelist: John Muller – Managing Director – TCM & Executive Director MCLI - Developments in the coal industry and what this means for Maputo
Session 3 – Rail
This session looked at the progress on Rail since the February 2007 road show “Maputo Corridor Revival: Awakening the Giant”
Moderator: Ronnie Holtshausen – Executive Director – GRINDROD
- Panelist: David Gomes - Commercial Director – CFM
- Panelist: Alex Masianoga – Executive Manager – Transnet Freight Rail
Session 4 – Road
This session looked at what follows the N4 road concession on the Maputo Corridor to make it “First Choice for Road Friendly Cargo”
Moderator: Gilbert Phalafala – Chairman - CBRTA
- Panelist: Hannes van Wyk – Load Control Manager – TRAC - Update and Over-load control on the N4
- Panelist: Prasanth Mohan - Deputy Manager Overload Control & Intermodal Facilities Road Traffic Management System - Impact on Maputo Corridor
- Panelist: Gavin Kelly – Road Freight Association - Challenges and opportunities for Operators on the Maputo Corridor
- Panelist: Paulo Fumane - CTA - Issues affecting Mozambican operators on the Maputo Corridor
- Panelist: George Mabuza – COO, C-BRTA - Role of C-BRTA on the Maputo Corridor
Session 5 – A Case Study
During this session cargo owners presented their experience, including the benefits and frustrations, of using the Maputo Corridor
- Columbus – Liaan Lewis – Senior Technical Manager
- Xstrata – Sean Edwards – General Manager Marketing & Logistics
Session 6 – Development Bank Of Southern Africa – Anchor Sponsor
- Anchor Sponsor Address: DBSA Develoment Bank of Southern Africa - Products to Investors on the Maputo Corridor
Session 7 – Border Crossing
This session discussed considerations when transporting freight across the South African - Mozambican border, issues affecting transport such as 24-hour Joint One Stop Border Posts and the role of border post agencies in a corridor performance measurement system
Moderator: Piet van Dyk – Owner – Lebombo Border Dry Port & MCLI member
- Panelist: Danilo Nala, Deputy Director General, Mozambique Revenue Authority
- Panelist: Gene Ravele, General Manager, SARS and Chairman of BCOCC - Apology
- Panelist: Evans Marowa, Transport Specialist - Southern Africa Global Competitiveness Hub - Corridor performance measurement
- Panelist: Kekobad Patel – Customs Specialist – CTA
- Panelist: Ranga Munyaradzi – Customs Specialist – SA Global Competitiveness Hub
Session 8 – SA Trade Hub Cooperation On The Maputo Corridor
This session gave feedback on project finance and progress on the multilateral, multimodal corridor planning structure
- Moderator and Panelist: Evans Marowa – Transport Specialist - Southern Africa Global Competitiveness Hub - Project finance and progress through the SA TRADE HUB on the Maputo Corridor
and Progress on the multimodal; multilateral Corridor Planning Structure
- Panelist: Brenda Horne – MCLI CEO - The importance of multilateral participation for the Maputo Corridor
- Panelist: Jose Lourenco Jr – Permanent Secretary - Mozambique Ministry of Transport - The participation of Mozambique - Apology
- Panelist: Mr. Sifiso Mnisi - Swaziland Ministry of Public Works and Transport - The participation of Swaziland
Session 9 – Progress Made By The Mpumalanga Freight Logistics Forum
This session looked at the activities of the past year and progress made by the Mpumalanga Freight Logistics Forum
Moderator: Isaiah Khoza – General Manager Mpumalanga Department Roads and Transport
- Panelist: Barbara Mommen – COO – MCLI - Summary of the Activities of the MFLF
- Panelist: Aaron Makgalemane – Senior Manager: Logistics and Corridor– MDRT - The impact of the Maputo Corridor on the Freight Logistics Forum in the Province
- Panelist: Clement Manyungwana– Director DoT: Policy Strategy Implementation - Progress on implementation of the National Freight Logistics Strategy through the MFLF
Session 10 – Capstone Session
This session summarized the main points of the day and clarified any remaining questions.
- The winner of the Lucky Draw was: Calvin Mulaudzi - SARS
- Summary of Stakeholder Feedback
For the MFLF Multilateral Stakeholder Meeting of Tuesday, 22 May 2007 and MFLF monthly meeting of Wednesday, 23 May 2007, please visit the
MFLF Events page.
