Construction of 130m Long and 50m Wide Berth at Kigoma Port

TLDR

• A new 53 billion Tanzanian Shillings passenger berth is being constructed at Kigoma Port.
• The berth measures 130 meters long and 50 meters wide.
• Construction began in June 2025 and is a collaboration between the government of Tanzania and Japan.
• The project aims to improve passenger and cargo movement, enhance safety in water transport, and stimulate economic activities in Kigoma, Katavi, and Rukwa regions.
• The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, inspected the construction progress and highlighted its significance for trade across the Lake Tanganyika corridor.