Pressure on Logistics Networks from Tanzania's Upcoming Cashew Export Campaign

TLDR

• East Africa's logistics sector is under pressure due to strong agricultural export demand, port congestion, and disruptions in maritime corridors according to Maersk's August 2026 market update.
• Geopolitical uncertainties, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea trade routes, are affecting shipping operations and supply chain predictability in the region.
• Vessel waiting times vary, with significant delays reported in Tema and Abidjan, while high yard density in Colombo, Salalah, and Jeddah is impacting operations.
• Maersk is reconfiguring networks, rerouting vessels, and introducing alternative gateways to maintain cargo movement, and has resumed some transits through the Suez Canal.
• The logistics market in East Africa remained active in July, driven by agricultural exports from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, with Tanzania's upcoming cashew export campaign expected to increase pressure on logistics.