Expansion of Mtwara Port to Accommodate Larger Vessels

TLDR

• The Mtwara Port has been expanded to accommodate larger vessels, enhancing its capacity for cargo handling.
• The port now has four berths, with one berth measuring 300 meters in length and a depth of 13 meters.
• Since February, the port has serviced 23 vessels and handled 6,390 vehicles.
• A new berth is under construction at Mpangawe Island, measuring 300 meters in length and 15 meters deep, expected to be completed next year.
• The improvements have reduced transportation costs to neighboring countries such as Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.