World Bank Support for Second Phase of Dar es Salaam Port Project

TLDR

• The World Bank has praised the Tanzania Ports Authority for successfully implementing 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 stated that the port improvements have led to an increase in cargo volume and highlighted the port's importance for six landlocked countries.
• The second phase of the project will include constructing additional berths and a vehicle parking area.
• Dr. Diop emphasized that the port improvements will create job opportunities and benefit local vendors and investors, particularly in agriculture.