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Fumba Port Expected to Handle 40 Containers per Hour by February 2027

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  • The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) plans to install a modern scanner at Fumba Port in Unguja, Zanzibar, to enhance cargo inspection.
  • TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda stated that the new scanner will improve efficiency and facilitate trade at the port.
  • Fumba Port is expected to handle approximately 40 containers per hour, translating to between 250,000 and 400,000 containers per month once completed.
  • The port's construction is set to be finished by February 2027, with each side measuring 350 meters in length.
  • The project is a collaboration between the government and the private sector, aimed at increasing revenue collection and supporting economic growth in Zanzibar.

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For his part, the Director of the Zanzibar Ports Corporation, Mr Akif Ali Khamis, said that once completed, Fumba Port will have the capacity to handle approximately 40 containers per hour, equivalent to between 250,000 and 400,000 containers per month.

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