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Reduction of Transportation Costs to Neighboring Countries from Mtwara Port

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  • The Mtwara Port has seen an increase in cargo traffic due to improvements made by the government through the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).
  • The port expansion allows larger ships to dock and handle various cargo, including construction materials, cement, and agricultural products like cashew nuts.
  • Transportation costs to neighboring countries such as Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Mozambique have been reduced.
  • Since February of this year, Mtwara Port has serviced 23 ships and 6,390 vehicles.
  • A new 300-meter long dock with a depth of 15 meters is under construction and is expected to be completed next year, which will further increase the port's capacity.

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huku hali hiyo ikielezwa kupunguza gharama za usafirishaji kwenda nchi jirani ikiwamo Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC) na Msumbiji.

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