The project is expected to start next month to enable the Dar es Salaam Port to accommodate ships of 243-320 metres. Five ships, loaded with the equipment, yesterday docked at the Dar es Salaam Port, the Tanzania Ports Authority said. Dar es Salaam Port manager Freddy Liundi yesterday said the project would be completed in 36 months.
A consignment of construction equipment for the Sh336-billion. Dar es Salaam Martine Gateway Project has arrived in Tanzania.
The project is expected to start next month to enable the Dar es Salaam Port to accommodate ships of 243-320 metres. Five ships, loaded with the equipment, yesterday docked at the Dar es Salaam Port, the Tanzania Ports Authority said. Dar es Salaam Port manager Freddy Liundi yesterday said the project would be completed in 36 months.
“We would like to inform our customers in DR Congo, Zambia and other countries that the plan to increase efficiency will begin next month.” Mr Liundi said TPA would next week receive more equipment.
He said the construction intend to increase the port capacity so that it can serve ships with 243 metres with capacity of carrying 2,500-4,000 containers. He said the first phase of the project would involve construction of a parking lot. (Gadiosa Lamtey)
and extensive expansion and improvement will follow.
