World Bank Considers Supporting 2nd Phase of Dar Port Improvement

TLDR

• The World Bank is considering supporting the second phase of improvements at the Port of Dar es Salaam.
• This consideration follows significant gains in efficiency from the first phase of the project, which was funded by a 345 million US dollar concessional loan.
• World Bank Regional Vice-President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Dr Ndiame Diop, announced this during his visit to the port, where he inspected the improvements made.
• The improvements have enhanced port efficiency and strengthened Dar es Salaam's position as a key gateway for Tanzania and neighboring landlocked countries.
• The Director General of the Tanzania Ports Authority, Plasduce Mbossa, expressed gratitude for the World Bank's support, highlighting improvements in services and competitiveness at the port.