Transit cargo through the Port of Dar es Salaam rose by 17 percent in the 2025/26 financial year, driven largely by a surge in shipments destined for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)...
By
Rosemary Mirondo
Business Reporter
Mwananchi Communications Ltd
Dar es Salaam. Transit cargo through the Port of Dar es Salaam rose by 17 percent in the 2025/26 financial year, driven largely by a surge in shipments destined for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), official data shows.
Tanzania's ports are recording strong growth in vehicle imports, container traffic and dry bulk cargo, reflecting increased trade…
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The government is stepping up investment in roads, railways, ports and airports as it seeks to position itself as a regional…
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Transport Minister, Prof Makame Mbarawa, announced the development on Saturday, July 18, 2026, during the Tanzania-Egypt Business…
Tanzania Shipping Company (Tashico) and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national shipping company, Lignes Maritimes…
