Your Gateway to East Africa

Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited is region’s premier container handling facility, serving as the Gateway to the vast East African hinterland, facilitating the smooth and fast movement of domestic and transit cargo.

Efficient Cargo Handling underpinned by Technology

Our state-of-the-art equipment and technology enable the fast and efficient handling of containerized cargo. The deployment of best-in-class Terminal Operating Systems and other technological solutions has streamlined operational processes and operational flows, indicative of the success of our digital transformation journey.

Facilitating Regional trade through maritime connectivity

TEAGTL plays a key role in facilitating trade for Tanzania and its landlocked neighbors, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, and Malawi. Our strategic location in proximity to major shipping routes leaves us well-positioned to enable maritime connectivity to the entire region.

Company Overview

Our vision is to build a world-class container handling facility, that is equipped with state-of-the-art container handling equipment, underpinned by technological solutions for optimising port planning and operations.

In the long run, we envisage our terminal evolving into the preferred Gateway to East Africa and a prominent maritime hub in the region.

At the core of our success lies the vision of creating a seamless ecosystem that connects businesses, ports, and consumers, contributing to Tanzania's economic development.

Management Team

Capt. Jeyaraj Thamburaj

CEO

Capt. Jeyaraj has over 35 years of experience in the maritime ports, shipping, and logistics domains. Starting his career as a seafarer, Capt. Jeyaraj worked with leading ship management companies and captained tankers, bulk carriers, and container vessels, before joining DP World’s Chennai Terminal as Head of Operations, from where he moved to APM Terminal’s Pipavav port as General Manager - Operations.

He later joined the Adani Group, where he rapidly rose up the hierarchy levels, handling senior positions at ports and terminals across India. In his current role, he is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, serving as the CEO of Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited, where he is responsible for the overall PnL.

Capt. Jeyaraj is an avid reader and keeps himself updated on the latest trends in the industry. He has also been invited to give guest lectures at maritime and management institutes.

Balaji Raman

CFO

Balaji is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a finance management professional, possessing over 28 years of experience in corporate finance and management functions.

Balaji’s experience spans across diverse industries, ranging from Banking & Financial Services, Contracting, Trading, Distribution, Airline, Construction, Ports & Logistics, BPO, IT & ITES, and Retail.

Balaji is a veteran of the African market, having previously worked in Tanzania for 10 years. Apart from his professional pursuits, Balaji is a talented singer and likes listening to Indian classical music.

Rohit Thaker

CTO

A Postgraduate in IT, Rohit has extensive experience in driving large transformative engagements in various domains, such as Ports, Mining, Energy & Utility, and EPC & Manufacturing industries.

Rohit spearheads TEAGTL’s digital transformation initiatives, which are vital to our long-term vision of developing a smart and efficient port, underpinned by investments in technology.

Rohit’s areas of focus are delivering growth, cost-effectiveness and efficiency, in the areas of IT operations, Project management, and IT/IOT system design/implementations. In his spare time, Rohit likes to travel and play cricket.

Your Gateway to East Africa

Efficient Cargo Handling underpinned by Technology

Facilitating Regional trade through maritime connectivity

Company Overview

Our Vision

Management Team

Capt. Jeyaraj Thamburaj

CEO

Balaji Raman

CFO

Rohit Thaker

CTO

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