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TEAGTL commences rail services from its Dar es Salaam container terminal, accelerating shift from road to rail

In a landmark development for Tanzania’s logistics sector, Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Ltd (TEAGTL) has commenced rail services from its container terminal at the Port of Dar es Salaam.

Dar Port upgrades lure global shipping giant

The expansion of Dar es Salaam Port and improved efficiency in cargo handling continue to yield positive results as global shipping giant Evergreen Line returns to the facility after a decade. The company introduced a new vessel, Ever Viva, aimed at enhancing trade between Tanzania and Far East countries.

Foundation signs pact with IITM-Zanzibar to support higher education

THE Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited (TEAGTL), through the Adani Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IIT-Madras Zanzibar (IITM Zanzibar). The programme is designed to promote higher education in Tanzania and build a robust talent pool for Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

RISING WOMAN 2025: The women trailblazers in the maritime sector at the TEAGT

It was a full day working with five women doing an amazing job in the maritime industry at the Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited (TEAGTL). The women are at the forefront of operations at the TEAGTL, which handles transit cargo from the neighbouring landlocked countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia and Malawi.

Govt wants 1.5trn/- fiscal 2025/26 dividends

Addressing senior government officials at a dividend handover ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam yesterday under the theme “transformation of public institutions and their role in national development,” the president directed Treasury Registrar Nehemiah Mchechu to set out to achieve this target, obtaining 0.5trn/- more than in fiscal 2024/25.

TPA leads in govt contribution

TPA, which falls under the Treasury’s category of entities required to contribute 15 per cent of their gross income, increased its contribution by nearly 19 per cent to 181.5bn/- in the 2024/2025 financial year, up from 153bn/- the previous year. The National Identification Authority (NIDA) followed, contributing 38.8bn/-, up from zero last year.

TPA to enhance efficiency in its ports

THE Director General of the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), Mr Plasduce Mbossa, has announced plans to expand the authority’s ports to maintain competitive services in the African and global markets. Speaking at the launch of Customer Service Week, which began yesterday, Mr Mbossa stated that TPA is positioning itself to be more competitive through ongoing investments in various ports across the country.

Port revenues rise by 1.18trn/-in eight months

Prof. Makame Mbarawa, the Transport minister, unveiled this 1.18trn/- increase in port revenues in three quarters of the outgoing financial year when presenting budget estimates here yesterday. The National Assembly approved 2.75trn/- estimates for the portfolio, where the fiscal 2025/26 estimates prioritising strategic areas with a strong focus on accelerating infrastructure development.

Private sector helps Dar Port reap 8.26tri/- in revenue

THE government’s effective engagement with the private sector has significantly enhanced the efficiency of the Dar es Salaam Port increasing customs revenue collection to 8.26tri/- between July 2024 to February 2025 from 7.08tri/- in the corresponding period 2023/2024 Financial Year.

How PPP enhances Dar Port efficiency

Dar port unlocks new era of efficiency with digital leap

APALPABLE sense of relief has swept through Dar es Salaam port as it embraces a new, sophisticated digital operating system, promising to revolutionise port operations and significantly enhance its capacity for handling container cargoes.

Tanzania Port Reforms A Game-Changer In Regional Trade

Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited (TEAGTL), a private operator of Terminal 2, has successfully implemented the Fixed Berthing Windows (FBW) concept at the Dar es Salaam Port to revolutionize port operations, reducing delays and enhancing regional trade

Dar es Salaam Port Eyes Reducing Vessel Waiting Time With New Innovations

Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited (TEAGTL), the private operator of Terminal 2 has successfully implemented the Fixed Berthing Windows (FBW) concept at the Dar es Salaam Port.

Milestone reform set to unlock manufacturing growth, streamline exports...

This operational reform is being hailed as a transformational step in the modernization of Tanzania’s maritime logistics sector, with far-reaching benefits for manufacturers, exporters, and regional trade corridors.

Dubai Chamber, Tanzania Chamber Partner to Boost Trade and Investment

Dubai International Chamber and the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (TCCIA) signed a MoU to strengthen trade and investment relations during a business forum in Dar es Salaam. The agreement focuses on fostering collaboration, organizing trade missions, and boosting bilateral economic ties.

Tanzania's SEZs attract interest from Dubai investors

A delegation from the Dubai chamber of commerce is in Tanzania to explore investment opportunities. The visit of Dubai investors has been hailed by the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) as a significant milestone in showcasing Tanzania’s potential as a hub for industrial and economic development

Will the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy Shape Dar es Salaam Port?

The European Union, through its Global Gateway strategy, is investing in the Tanzania Trade and Transport Improvement Project, set to launch in 2025. With EUR 15 million in funding, the project will enhance the Port of Dar es Salaam’s efficiency, reduce delays, and improve trade facilitation.

TEPZA Launches Investment Scheme for Bagamoyo SEZ Infrastructure

Tanzania’s Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) has announced a Collective Investment Scheme to address infrastructure challenges in Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The scheme aims to pool resources from local and international investors to fund the construction of industrial sheds and warehouses, with a primary focus on the Bagamoyo Special Economic Zone. This initiative seeks to attract more investors, generate substantial returns, and accelerate Tanzania’s industrial development.

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