Proposal for Additional Berths and Vehicle Parking Area at Dar es Salaam Port

TLDR

• The World Bank has praised the Tanzania Ports Authority for successfully completing the first phase of the Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project.
• The World Bank provided a $421 million loan for the project, with the Tanzanian government contributing $64 million.
• World Bank Vice-President Dr. Ndiame Diop announced potential support for the second phase of the project, which will include additional berths and a vehicle parking area.
• The port serves six landlocked countries, highlighting its importance in regional trade.
• Improvements at the port are expected to create job opportunities and enhance livelihoods for Tanzanians, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing.