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Increase in Cargo and Vessels at Mtwara Port Opens New Economic Opportunities

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  • The increase in cargo and vessels at Mtwara Port has opened new economic opportunities for local residents, drivers, traders, and transport agents.
  • Mtwara Port, established in 1950, has improved its infrastructure to handle larger cargo year-round, moving from reliance on seasonal crops like groundnuts and cashews.
  • The number of berths at Mtwara Port has increased from three to four, with one berth measuring 300 meters in length and 13 meters in depth, allowing larger vessels to dock efficiently.
  • Since February of this year, Mtwara Port has serviced 23 vessels and 6,390 vehicles, handling cargo such as oil, cashews, coal, peas, and cement.
  • A new 300-meter long and 15-meter deep berth is under construction at Kisiwa Mpangawe/Kisiwa Mgao, currently 44% complete, expected to be finished next year, and will handle dusty cargo like cement and coal.

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ONKEZEKO la shehena na meli katika Bandari ya Mtwara limefungua fursa mpya za kiuchumi kwa wananchi, madereva, wafanyabiashara na mawakala wa usafirishaji, huku maboresho ya miundombinu yakiiwezesha bandari hiyo kuhudumia mizigo mikubwa kwa mwaka mzima.

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