The Chipata-Mchinji railway has opened in southern Africa, providing the shortest route to the port of Nacala on the Indian Ocean, which should boost trade to Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. The port is a natural deep water harbour, making it ideal to accommodate large bulk carriers. At present, Zambia is handicapped in having to use a much longer rail link, which connects it to the port of Dar es Salaam.
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