Nacala-a-Velha, is a town on the northern coast of Mozambique. It is located on the western shore of inner Fernao Veloso Bay, opposite the city of Nacala.

Nacala-a-Velha
Nacala-a-Velha is located in Mozambique
Nacala-a-Velha
Nacala-a-Velha
Coordinates: 14°27′S 40°40′E / 14.450°S 40.667°E / -14.450; 40.667
Country Mozambique
ProvincesNampula Province
DistrictNacala-a-Velha District
Government
 • TypeDemocratico
ClimateAw

Nacala-a-Velha is the site of a large marine coal terminal which opened in January 2016.[1] The terminal is operated by the Port of Nacala, but physically separate from the commercial port across the bay. The Nacala railway links the coal terminal to the coalfields at Moatize in Tete Province. Coal is loaded from trains onto ships at Nacala-a-Velha for export to other countries.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Mozambique Logistics: Vale diverts its coal exports to Nacala-a-Velha terminal". Mozambique Resources Post, 15 November 2017. Accessed 9 April 2020. [1]
  2. ^ "Port of Nacala". Africa Ports and Ships. Accessed 9 April 2020

14°32′34″S 40°40′22″E / 14.54278°S 40.67278°E / -14.54278; 40.67278

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