7.2 Million Tonnes of Cargo Handled for DRC at Tanzanian Ports in 2025
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TLDR
- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) agreed to enhance their economic ties on August 18, 2026, during talks in Zanzibar between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Félix Tshisekedi.
- In 2025, Tanzania exported goods worth 795 billion Tanzanian shillings to the DRC, while imports from the DRC were valued at 24 billion shillings.
- The DRC is a significant user of Tanzanian ports, with approximately 7.2 million tonnes of cargo handled in 2025.
- Tanzania is working to improve transport infrastructure, including railways, roads, ports, and water transport, to facilitate cargo movement to the DRC.
- President Samia expressed readiness to expand trade with the DRC, particularly in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries.