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Increase in Cargo Handling Capacity at Mtwara Port

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  • Cargo handling capacity at Mtwara Port has increased due to government improvements by the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).
  • The port expansion includes the addition of a fourth berth, allowing larger vessels to dock and handle various cargoes.
  • Since February, Mtwara Port has serviced 23 vessels and 6,390 vehicles, including construction materials and agricultural products.
  • A new 300-meter long berth is under construction at Mpangawe Island, expected to be completed next year, enhancing the port's capacity further.
  • The port plays a crucial role in facilitating trade within the Southern Corridor, connecting Mtwara, Lindi, and Ruvuma.

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Ngezi alisema gati zimeongezwa kutoka tatu hadi nne, huku gati moja likiwa na urefu wa mita 300 na kina cha maji cha mita 13, hali inayowezesha meli kubwa kutia nanga na kupakia au kushusha shehena nyingi zaidi.

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