Call for Continued Investment in Port Infrastructure

TLDR

• The Mtwara Port has seen an increase in cargo traffic, opening various economic opportunities for local residents and transport stakeholders.
• Improvements made by the government through the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) include the expansion of the dock, allowing larger ships to dock and load/unload various goods.
• Cargo handled includes large vehicles, construction materials, cement, and agricultural products like cashew nuts, reducing transportation costs to neighboring countries such as Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.
• The port, established in 1950, has increased its capacity to serve larger vessels, with the number of docks rising from three to four, including a 300-meter long dock with a depth of 13 meters.
• Since February, the port has serviced 23 ships and 6,390 vehicles, and a new dock is under construction, expected to be completed next year, which will further enhance its capacity.