Tanzania Transport Sector

The Tanzania transport sector plays a crucial role in the growth of the Tanzanian economy; it facilitates domestic and international trade, contributes to national integration, and provides access to jobs, health, education and other essential facilities.

The effectiveness, appropriateness and adequacy of the Tanzania transport system all contribute a great deal to the successful implementation of socioeconomic activities, the lowering of domestic production costs through timely delivery, the enhancement of the economies of scale in the production process and the creation of economic opportunities.

The economic opportunities in Tanzania include the ease of market access, the strengthening of competition, the promotion of trade and export, the contribution of tourism and foreign investment to government revenue and the generation of a large number of employment opportunities.

In the past five years, the transport sector in Tanzania has helped to integrate market- strengthening competition, increased access to farming techniques, promoted trade, tourism, and foreign investment, and has also contributed to the government revenue.

The growth and performance of the Tanzania transport sector have continued to improve both because of government efforts and because of private sector investment in road rehabilitation, the expansion of telecommunications services, the modernization of port services, and the improvement in marine, railway and air transport services.

Tanzania Revenue Authority Promises Less Port Congestion

Transport News
Thursday, 13 January 2011 11:15
Following the departure and takeover of all TISCAN operations earlier this month by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), the Authority has pledged to increase efficiency in cargo clearance at the Dar es Salaam port.
Tanzania Revenue Authority Promises Less Port Congestion

Tanzania Ports Authority to Receive Financial Support

Transport News
Thursday, 16 December 2010 06:28
In an effort to assist the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), the Tanzania National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has pledged to provide them with financial support to be applied towards the improvement of the overall operations of the Authority.
Tanzania Ports Authority to Receive Financial Support

TAZARA to Receive New Container Wagons from CCECC

Transport News
Friday, 22 October 2010 06:01
The Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) has been granted a USD 5 million contract to build 90 new 50 ton container open wagons for the regional Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara), a project that is expected to be completed in eight months.
TAZARA to Receive New Container Wagons from CCECC

Interview with Hon. Shukuru Kawambwa Minister of Infrastructure Development of Tanzania

Transport Interviews
Wednesday, 24 March 2010 00:00
Hon. Shukuru Kawambwa, Minister of Infrastructure Development, talks about Tanzania's transport sector and explains the country's development strategy, as well as the role of China within such framework.
Interview with Hon. Shukuru Kawabwa

Interview with Akashambatwa Lewanika Managing Director of TAZARA

Transport Interviews
Tuesday, 23 March 2010 00:00
Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika, newly appointed Managing Director of TAZARA, the Tanzania-Zambia railway, talks about the company's current situation, its development strategy and the role of the line in the development of trade in the region.
Interview with TAZARA

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