Investment in Infrastructure Enhances Efficiency of Mtwara Port

TLDR

• The Mtwara Port has seen an increase in cargo and vessel traffic, creating new economic opportunities for local residents, drivers, traders, and transport agents.
• The port, established in 1950, has been upgraded to handle larger vessels and cargo year-round, with the number of berths increasing from three to four.
• One of the new berths is 300 meters long and has a water depth of 13 meters, allowing larger ships to dock efficiently for loading and unloading.
• Since February of this year, Mtwara Port has serviced 23 vessels and 6,390 vehicles, handling cargo such as oil, cashew nuts, coal, peas, and cement.
• The government is constructing a new 300-meter long berth at Kisiwa Mpangawe/Kisiwa Mgao, which is 44% complete and expected to be finished next year, capable of handling 100,000 tons of cargo.