Port of Dar es Salaam Cargo-Handling Capacity Increased from 14 Million Tonnes to 32.8 Million Tonnes
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TLDR
- The cargo-handling capacity of the Port of Dar es Salaam has increased from 14 million tonnes in 2015/16 to 32.8 million tonnes in 2025/26.
- The World Bank provided a US$345 million concessional loan for the first phase of the port improvement programme.
- Implementation of the port improvement project has reached 85 percent completion.
- The upgrades are aimed at reducing the time ships spend at the port and improving the overall business environment.
- The Port of Dar es Salaam serves as a major entry and exit point for goods destined for several neighboring countries.