The Government of Angola has formally launched an international public tender for the concession of the Namibe Corridor, a major transport and logistics infrastructure aimed at boosting regional connectivity, trade and economic growth.
The Ministry of Transport announced that the tender, which opened on 5 December, invites qualified international companies or consortiums with proven expertise in railway infrastructure management and freight operations to submit proposals. Interested bidders have until 4 May 2026 to participate in the process.
Under the proposed concession, the successful operator will be granted the right to operate, manage, maintain and preserve the Namibe Corridor for an initial period of 30 years, with the option to extend the agreement up to 50 years. The scope of the concession includes the Moçâmedes–Menongue रेलवे line, rolling stock, related infrastructure, maintenance workshops and the railway training centre. It also allows for the design and construction of new rail sections, extensions and branch lines, as well as future rail connections to Namibia and, at a later stage, Zambia.
Speaking at the launch event, Secretary of State for Land Transport, Jorge Bengue, described the tender as a strategic opportunity for global railway operators seeking long-term investments in Africa’s transport sector. He noted that the Namibe Corridor is positioned to strengthen Angola’s role as a regional logistics hub, improve supply chains, attract new investments and enhance export competitiveness.
Bengue further highlighted that recent structural reforms in Angola have improved legal certainty and fostered a more competitive business climate. He pointed to the successful concession of the Lobito Corridor as evidence of the country’s ability to implement effective public-private partnership models that drive private investment and accelerate the modernization of transport infrastructure.
The Namibe Corridor comprises the Moçâmedes Railway, stretching approximately 855 kilometres, alongside the Port of Namibe, forming a strategic logistics axis for the export of minerals, ornamental stones, agricultural produce and other goods. The corridor has a theoretical capacity of up to five million tonnes annually and is designed to serve as a critical gateway for landlocked countries in the region, complementing the Lobito and Walvis Bay corridors.
Beyond trade and logistics, the corridor is also expected to support tourism development and deepen regional integration, reinforcing Angola’s position along Atlantic–Indian trade routes and consolidating its status as a key commercial hub within Africa.
Tender documents outlining the technical and financial requirements are available upon payment of a non-refundable fee of USD 20,000, or the equivalent in kwanzas at the prevailing exchange rate set by the National Bank of Angola.
