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Improvements at Dar es Salaam Port Increase Cargo Handling Capacity from 14 Million to 33 Million Tonnes

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  • The Port of Dar es Salaam has increased its cargo-handling capacity from 14 million tonnes in the 2015/16 financial year to 33 million tonnes this year.
  • The World Bank has commended the Tanzania Ports Authority for successfully implementing the first phase of the Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project.
  • The World Bank provided a $421 million loan for the project, with an additional $64 million contributed by the Tanzanian government.
  • World Bank Vice-President Dr. Ndiame Diop indicated that the bank may support the second phase of the port improvement program, which will include constructing additional berths and a vehicle parking area.
  • The port improvements are expected to create job opportunities for Tanzanians and benefit local vendors supplying goods and services.

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Following the improvements, the Port of Dar es Salaam has more than doubled its cargo-handling capacity compared with the previous decade. According to data provided, the port handled 14 million tonnes during the 2015/16 financial year, compared with 33 million tonnes this year.

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