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Increase in Cargo Volumes at Dar es Salaam Port by Approximately Six Million Tonnes

Latest Tanzania transport news · Increase in Cargo Volumes at Dar es Salaam Port by Appr… explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · sports news · match · score

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  • The Kurasini Logistics Park is expected to start operating as an extension of the Dar es Salaam Port from November 2023.
  • The initiative aims to reduce congestion at the port and improve cargo handling efficiency.
  • Cargo inspection, clearance, and other government services will be conducted at the Kurasini Logistics Park.
  • Mobile scanners will be installed at the facility to inspect cargo transferred from the port without returning to it.
  • The road connecting the Dar es Salaam Port and Kurasini Logistics Park will be designated as a Customs Bonded Road for secure cargo movement.

Latest news excerpts & sources: Increase in Cargo Volumes at Dar es Salaam Port by Appr…

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He said the government had continued investing in infrastructure such as Kurasini Logistics Park to provide additional capacity for storing trucks and cargo before they leave the Dar es Salaam Port. Mr Abed said cargo volumes had increased significantly in recent years, noting that the increase of approximately six million tonnes had placed additional pressure on road infrastructure.

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