The Latest

Dar es Salaam Port Begins Electronic Makeover

November 27, 2013
1 minute read

The Dar es Salaam seaport renovation project is currently underway and will roll out to ports in Tanga and Mtwara by July 2014.

The renovation includes the installation of an electronic window system that will cut ship dwell time to five days or less from the current nine to 10 days.

According to the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) website, the electronic window system will allow clearing agents to process and handle information electronically rather that physically delivering documents from one office to another; in effecting helping the TPA ‘facilitate international trade through simplifying the flow of information between traders and government institutions’.

There are also plans in the works that include installing an Integrated Security System to curb the incidence of theft at the port, as well as deepening and strengthening seven port berths.

The Dar es Salaam port is Tanzania’s principal port with a rated capacity of 4.1 million dry cargo and 6 million liquid cargo, handling about 95% of country’s international trade.

The Port has a total quay length of 2,000 metres with eleven deep-water berths. It serves the landlocked countries of Malawi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. 

Want to know more about Transport in Tanzania? Our free Tanzania Business and Investment Guide 2026 covers Transport, plus regulations, key sectors, and investment opportunities — all in one place.

Download Free Guide
Tweet
Share
Share
Share
Related Posts
Tanzania Private Sector Federation (TPSF) Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) public-private dialogue 2026 Sea Ports Tariff
Read More

TPSF Public-Private Dialogue on Tanzania 2026 Sea Ports Tariff Highlights Private Sector Concerns Over Trade Costs

The Tanzania Private Sector Federation (TPSF) convened a public-private dialogue on Tanzania’s 2026 Sea Ports Tariff, during which stakeholders raised concerns about rising trade and logistics costs ahead of implementation. The discussions focused on balancing tariff reforms with competitiveness, efficiency, and infrastructure projects, including new berths and the Bagamoyo Port development, to support Tanzania’s competitiveness as a regional trade hub.
Tanzania Transport Minister Mbarawa 100 days Update
Read More

Ministry of Transport Updates First 100 Days of Sixth Phase Government Second Term: Achievements Include TAZARA Rehabilitation Deal, 838,000 Rail Passengers and New Infrastructure

Tanzania’s Ministry of Transport outlined achievements recorded during the first 100 days of the government’s second term, including transport of more than 838,000 rail passengers and over 85,000 tonnes of cargo. The update also confirms the signing of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) rehabilitation agreement set to start in June 2026, and the launch of a vessel with capacity for 1,200 passengers and 400 tonnes of cargo.