Published: 25 March 2026
As Land-Linked Zambia 2026 approached, six key SADC ports confirmed participation: Beira, Dar es Salaam, Durban, Lobito, Nacala, and Walvis Bay. Their participation highlighted the importance of strengthening multimodal corridors, improving efficiency, and enhancing connectivity between SADC and international markets.
As Zambia advances its position as a land-linked transport and logistics hub, regional ports remain critical enablers of trade, logistics, and economic growth.
Central Corridor
The Dar es Salaam Corridor and TAZARA railway remain key outlets for Zambia and other land-linked countries, supporting movement of copper, agricultural exports, imports, and bulk cargo.
Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor
The Port of Walvis Bay provides Zambia with an Atlantic Ocean gateway, supported by corridor improvements and growing logistics efficiency.
Nacala, Beira, Durban, and Lobito
The Nacala and Beira corridors, Durban through the North-South Corridor, and the emerging Lobito Corridor all strengthen route options for Zambia, the DRC, and wider regional trade.
Conclusion
The participation of these ports underscores the importance of coordinated infrastructure and corridor development as Zambia transitions from landlocked to land-linked.
