Maputo – Global logistics company DP World has launched a new integrated logistics corridor connecting Brazil to Africa, with Mozambique and Angola among the key African markets set to benefit from the new trade route.
The Brazil-Africa Link was unveiled at Intermodal South America 2026 in São Paulo and provides a seamless, end-to-end solution connecting export flows from the Port of Santos to DP World’s operations in Angola and Mozambique, supported by an extensive logistics network in South Africa.
Built on a one-stop shop model, the corridor integrates ocean freight with inland logistics capabilities, giving customers the ability to manage their full supply chain through a single partner. The solution provides access to three port terminals, 52 warehouses and a fleet of more than 4,250 vehicles, delivering greater efficiency, visibility and reliability across trade flows. 
The service is designed to support key Brazilian export sectors including animal proteins, agricultural commodities and consumer goods, helping exporters improve transit predictability, reduce operational complexity and expand access to African markets.
Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World in Brazil, said the corridor would open significant new opportunities for Brazilian businesses. “This Brazil-Africa Link simplifies the journey for Brazilian exporters to a market with enormous growth potential. By integrating the entire logistics chain, from port of origin to final delivery, we reduce complexity, increase predictability, and enable our customers to unlock new business opportunities between Brazil and Africa,” he said.
Mohammed Akoojee, CEO and Managing Director of DP World in Africa, described the launch as a transformative development for trade between the two continents. “The Brazil-Africa Link marks a transformative step in connecting Latin America’s largest economy with high-growth markets across Africa. This integrated logistics corridor leverages our investments in port infrastructure, economic free zones, and digital technology across Angola, Mozambique, and South Africa to enable growth, create jobs, and deepen economic partnership between our continents,” he said.
DP World continues to strengthen its logistics capabilities in Brazil through three strategic pillars. The company operates one of Brazil’s leading multipurpose terminals at the Port of Santos, which serves as the backbone of its operations and supports growing container and bulk volumes. It also runs six freight forwarding offices across Brazil, offering multimodal transport solutions across ocean, air and road, alongside warehousing, container freight station services, insurance and customs clearance. The company is further expanding its warehousing footprint through multi-client facilities in São Paulo and Espírito Santo.
DP World is also investing heavily in expanding capacity at the Port of Santos. After a record year in 2025, during which the terminal handled 1.3 million TEUs and five million tonnes of pulp, the company is progressing investments exceeding R$2 billion. These include quay expansion, new equipment, a new berthing pier and the development of a new grains and fertilisers terminal in partnership with Rumo, with annual capacity of up to 12.5 million tonnes. A further R$1.6 billion investment will increase container handling capacity to 1.7 million TEUs by 2026 and 2.1 million TEUs by 2028.
