Tanzania, United Republic of - 3.2 Transporters | Digital Logistics Capacity Assessments

Overview

The Tanzanian Road transport market is a critical component of the country's economy, accounting for over 8% of GDP. The sector is dominated by trucking, which accounts for over 75% of all freight traffic. The passenger transport sector is also important, with over 90% of all passenger journeys made by road. The demand for freight transport is increasing in Tanzania, driven by economic growth and trade liberalization across the East African Community (EAC). This is creating opportunities for trucking companies and logistics providers. The Tanzanian government is investing heavily in road infrastructure, with a focus on upgrading existing roads and constructing new ones. This is improving road connectivity and reducing transportation costs. The road transport sector in Tanzania is slowly adopting technology, such as GPS tracking and fleet management systems. This is improving efficiency and safety. Transportation costs in Tanzania are relatively high, due to factors such as fuel prices and road taxes. This can make it difficult for businesses to compete. The informal sector is prevalent in the Tanzanian road transport market, with many unlicensed operators competing with formal companies. This can lead to unfair competition and safety concerns.

In addition, Tanzania plays a pivotal role in connecting neighbouring landlocked countries with international markets, namely Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, Zambia, Malawi and South Sudani. Transport routes from the Port of Dar es Salaam to these landlocked countries are vital for both import and export of goods. Tanzania is bordered by the Indian Ocean and the three largest African Great Lakes, namely Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Nyasa (Malawi). Due to Tanzania being so close to the equator and surrounded by such large bodies of water, the country is seasonally subjected to large masses of warm, humid tropical air, which can induce heavy rains and thunder storms. Floods are frequent and affect most regions of the country these are the main cause of transportation disruptions.

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Ali Juma Ramadhani and company limited - Transport Capacity Summary
Regions Covered	East Africa, DRC, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda.
	Number of Vehicles	Capacity per Vehicle (MT)	Comments / Condition of Vehicles
Vehicle Type	60	32	Oldest is 2004
Vehicle Type	10	38	20 new trucks purchased in Jan 2023
Total Capacity	70	2,300	New vehicles are purchased every January to expand the fleet every year.

WH Logistics Company Limited - Transport Capacity Summary
Regions Covered	East Africa, DRC, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Malawi Uganda.
	Number of Vehicles	Capacity per Vehicle (MT)	Comments / Condition of Vehicles
Vehicle Type	20	32	Good
Vehicle Type	15	31	Good
Vehicle Type	5	10-20	Good
Total Capacity	40	1,205

*Export Trading Company (ETC) - Transport Capacity Summary*
*Regions Covered*	East Africa, South Sudan, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda.
	*Number of* *Vehicles*	*Capacity per* *Vehicle (MT)*	*Comments / Condition of Vehicles*
*Vehicle Type*	*300*	30	*Lage modern fleet of vehicles*
*Vehicle Type*
*Total Capacity*	*300*	*9,000*

*Saratoga Investment Co.* *- Transport Capacity Summary*
*Regions Covered*	bus and truck services Kigoma – Dar es Salam/ Kigoma- Mwanza. Truck transport to Burundi on request.
	*Number of* *Vehicles*	*Capacity per* *Vehicle (MT)*	*Comments / Condition of Vehicles*
*Vehicle Type*	40	Buses	Saratoga utilise vehicle tracking software to provide real-time monitoring of location, speed and several other data sets for tracking cargo.
*Vehicle Type*	35	Trucks very between 30-35 Mt	Saratoga utilise vehicle tracking software to provide real-time monitoring of location, speed and several other data sets for tracking cargo.
*Total Capacity*	75

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