Tanzania Plans Major Expansion of Tanga Port with Three New Berths to Boost Trade and Capacity The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has announced plans to significantly expand Tanga Port through the construction of three new berths with a combined length of 900 metres. The project will begin with an initial 300-metre berth and is expected to enhance the port’s capacity, reduce congestion and strengthen its role as a key trade
Category: East Africa
Port of Dar es Salaam Sets New Cargo Record Following Major Infrastructure Expansion
Port of Dar es Salaam Records Record Cargo Throughput as $421 Million Infrastructure Upgrade Boosts Regional Trade The Port of Dar es Salaam is strengthening its position as one of East Africa’s leading maritime gateways following major infrastructure investments that have significantly improved efficiency and regional connectivity. During the 2024/25 financial year, the port handled a record 27.7 million tonnes of cargo, a 15% increase from the previous year, driven
Uganda Secures €650.75 Million Islamic Development Bank Loan for Standard Gauge Railway
Uganda Secures €650.75 Million IsDB Financing to Accelerate Standard Gauge Railway and Boost Regional Trade Uganda has secured Shs2.73 trillion (€650.75 million) in financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to accelerate construction of key sections of the long-awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a landmark project expected to strengthen regional trade and improve connectivity with the Port of Mombasa. Approved during the 51st Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meetings in
Maersk Raises China–East Africa Shipping Costs as Importers Face Rising Freight Pressure
Maersk Imposes Up to $2,000 Container Surcharge on China–East Africa Routes, Raising Import Costs for Kenya and Tanzania Importers across East Africa are facing rising shipping costs after global logistics giant A.P. Moller–Maersk announced steep increases in its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo moving from China and Hong Kong to the region. The revised charges apply to key trade routes serving major ports including Kenya’s Port of Mombasa and
FESCO Expands Africa Strategy with First Container Shipment to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port
Russian Logistics Giant FESCO Targets Tanzania Expansion After First Container Shipment to Dar es Salaam Russian logistics company FESCO Transportation Group is advancing plans to expand its commercial operations in Tanzania, marking a strategic step in its broader push to grow its footprint across Africa. The company recently completed its first container shipment to the Port of Dar es Salaam, signaling the beginning of new trade routes linking Russia and
Mozambique and Tanzania to Launch Joint Border Demarcation Project to Strengthen Cooperation and Security
Mozambique and Tanzania to Invest $400,000 in Joint Rovuma River Border Demarcation Project to Improve Security and Cross-Border Management Mozambique and Tanzania are set to launch a joint border demarcation initiative next year aimed at improving clarity, management, and cooperation along their shared boundary. The project reflects growing collaboration between the two Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states. The initiative is estimated to cost approximately R6.8 million (around $400,000)
Tanzania Launches Direct SGR Cargo Link from Dar es Salaam Port to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency
Tanzania Opens Direct Cargo Transfer via Standard Gauge Railway from Dar es Salaam Port, Cutting Costs and Strengthening East Africa Trade Hub Role Tanzania is set to mark a major milestone in its transport and logistics sector on June 1 with the official launch of direct cargo transfers from the Port of Dar es Salaam to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). The development is expected to significantly enhance efficiency in
Maersk Halts Berbera Port Bookings, Raising Concerns for Ethiopia Trade Routes
Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings to Berbera Port, Disrupting Horn of Africa Trade Corridor A.P. Moller–Maersk has suspended new cargo bookings to and from the Port of Berbera, a move likely to disrupt a key trade corridor linking the Horn of Africa to inland markets. In a notice issued to customers, the shipping group confirmed it is temporarily halting acceptance of new bookings with immediate effect, citing scheduling changes. “We are
Maersk Halts New Shipments to Berbera, Putting Pressure on Horn of Africa Trade Routes
Maersk Suspends New Cargo Bookings to Berbera Port, Raising Concerns Over Ethiopia Trade Corridor Disruptions Global container shipping giant A.P. Moller–Maersk has temporarily suspended new cargo bookings to and from the Port of Berbera, disrupting a key inland trade corridor connecting the Horn of Africa’s coastal gateways to Ethiopia’s import-dependent economy. In a notice to customers, the company said the suspension takes effect immediately due to scheduling changes. However, Maersk
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet with Six Additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Six Boeing 787-9 Options into Firm Orders to Support Global Network Expansion Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed the conversion of six purchase options for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft into firm orders, strengthening the carrier’s long-haul expansion strategy and ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The announcement, made jointly with Boeing on 21 April 2026, represents a significant step in the airline’s long-term growth plan and builds on its major wide-body