2 Tanzania Logistics Infrastructure

In the recent years, Tanzania, in partnership with the neighboring countries, has implemented One Stop Border Post (OSBP) concept, which aims to reduce transit costs incurred in cross-border movement by combining the activities of these countries’ border organizations and agencies at a single common location. The project implementation over the last years at different border crossings has boosted trade facilitation across borders by harmonizing border control regulations and procedures, enabling expeditious and more effective border control mechanisms.

Road transport is the most widely used form of transport in Tanzania carrying over 90% of the passengers and 75% of the freight traffic in the country. The road network in Tanzania currently comprises 86,472 km of roads of which, 12,786 km are trunk roads, 21,105 km are regional roads and the remaining 52,581 km are district, urban and feeder roads. The Central Corridor is a combination of transport routes (rail, road and lakes) that connect Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda from the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. In the context where exchanges with Zambia are increasing, the Government of Tanzania is investing in the improvement of the road network in the southern part of the country, i.e. roads linking Dar es Salaam port and Mtwara port to Zambia borders.

The airfield infrastructure in Tanzania is composed of three international airports located in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Stone Town. A fourth international airport in Mbeya (Songwe) is developing. In addition, the country counts more than 50 medium or small airports which are mainly used by national flight companies for passengers’ transport and by private planes.

Concerning the railways network, the country counts two different gauges system operated by two different companies. In the southern part of the country, TAZARA is operating a network linking Dar es Salaam to South Africa. The rail network operated by Tanzania Railways limited (TRL) links Dar es Salaam to Kigoma, the western border, as well as Uganda and other countries located in the north of Tanzania. The gauge of TRL railways is 1,000 mm while TAZARA is operating a network composed by 1,067 mm track gauge.

2.1 Tanzania Port Assessment

The Republic Tanzania has three main sea ports namely, Dar es Salaam, Tanga and Mtwara ports. Other smaller sea ports include Kilwa, Lindi, Mafia, Pangani and Bagamoyo. There are also lake ports in Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika and Lake Nyasa. On Lake Victoria, there is Mwanza North and South ports, which is the main port on the Tanzanian side, and Bukoba, Musoma, Kemondo Bay and Nansio ports. Lake Tanganyika counts to ports in Tanzanie, Kigoma and Kasanga. Finally, on Lake Nyasa there are Itungi, Mbamba Bay, Kiwira, Liuli and Manda ports that ensure the ship services. Zanzibar is served by Malindi port in Stone Town.

The ports are managed by Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), governmental agency established on 15 April 2005. It regulates and licenses port and marine services and facilities. It manages vessel traffic in the port while ensuring safety and security. The authority also operates a system of ports serving the Tanzania hinterland and the landlocked countries of Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. In Zanzibar, the Zanzibar Port Corporation (ZPC) takes the TPA’s roles and responsibilities.

For information on Tanzania Port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Tanzania Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.1.1 Port of Dar es Salaam

Port Overview

Dar es Salaam is the principal port of Tanzania. It is the main cargo gateway not only for the Tanzanian hinterland and the Great Lakes region but also for landlocked neighbouring countries in east and central Africa such as Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia

The port of Dar es Salaam is one of East Africa's leading freight gateways – a growing entry and exit of goods for local market and to many landlocked countries across East and Central Africa. The port is the Indian ocean entry point of a complex logistics network stretching much of central Africa. The port handles about 95 percent of Tanzania International trade across 12 deep-water berths. Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) operates all berths since January 2023. (TPA Handbook, 2023).

The port is accessible via 3-5km entrance channel that can allow vessels of up to 305 meters LOA and 265 meters breadth with a depth of 15.5 meters at Chart Datum. The port has a total quay length of 2.6 km with 12 Berths at Main Quay plus a Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) and a dedicated berthing area for coastal vessel at the lighterage Quay. Berths number 0 to11 has a depth between 10.2 and 15.5 meters for general cargo vessels. Berths No. 8 to 11 have an average depth of 11.0 meters and are mainly dedicated to container vessels. (TPA Handbook, 2016).

The port also has Grain Terminal facility (silos with storage capacity of 30,000 mt).

TPA is implementing a number of major projects including the Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project (DMGP) which will allow the reception of larger vessels. Port modernization projects include strengthening and deepening of berths 1-7 and RORO terminal, dredging of entrance channel, turning circle and harbour basin, strengthening and deepening 8-11, and construction of a new terminal jet

Port website https://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/ports/ports

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Temeke
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Dar es Salaam Located in the city
Port's Complete Name	Port of Dar es Salaam
Latitude	-6.82583333
Longitude	39.30638889
Managing Company or Port Authority	Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA)
Management Contact Person	Plasduce Mkeli Mbossa Director General, TPA Bandari Road PO Box 9184, Dar es Salaam Tanzania Tel: +255 22 2116250 Fax: +255 22 2130390 http://www.ports.go.tz
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam International carriers: Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, As Salaam Air, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Ewa Air, Flightlink, Fly540, Flydubai, Kenya Airways, KLM, LAM Mozambique Airlines, Malawian Airlines, Oman Air, Precision Ai, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Saudia, Tropical Air, Turkish Airlines, Uganda Airlines, ZanAir These airlines fly to a variety of destinations, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may change over time. It is always best to check with the airline directly to verify their current schedule and destinations.

Port Picture

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General cargo Berth (0-5) for break bulk, dry bulk and one RORO berth (0) to handle vehicles.
Container Terminal Berths (Berth 5 -11)
Grain Terminal facility (silos with storage capacity of 30,000 tons). Inland Container Deposits (ICDs) facilities with the capacity of 24,300 TEUs and CFs with the capacity of holding 6,000 vehicles at once.
A 150,000 MT Single Point Mooring (SPM) – for handling refined and crude oil.
Kurasini oil Jetty (KOJ) for handling refined products (tanker size 45,000MT for KOJ1 and 5,000 tons for KOJ2)

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) is a government entity, established by the Ports Act No. 17 of 2004, TPA is currently the sole operator of the facilities in Dar es Salaam port. TPA performs the role of landlord and operator with the main functions of promoting the use, development and management of the ports and their hinterlands. The Authority can and has in the past licensed and issued concessions for port services in Dar es Salaam.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Tanzania is a natural economic hub and gateway to east and central Africa, with one of Africa's busiest deep seaports and borders on eight nations. The Dar es Salaam port provides a gateway for 90% of Tanzanian trade and is also the access route to six landlocked countries including Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, as well as DRC.

A World Bank assessment published in 2013, the cost caused by inefficiencies at the Dar es Salaam port in 2012 was projected to be $ 1.8 billion for the Tanzanian economy and $ 830 million for neighbouring nations that relied on the facility.

The World Bank estimates that the losses amounted to 7% of Tanzania's yearly GDP. Due to rising port prices, Tanzanians and other East Africans had to pay more for imported commodities such as petroleum, cement, fertilizer, and medications.

Delays in accessing berths appear to be lessening, however container vessels were queuing for an average of 10 days (up to a maximum of 25 days in some situations) to get a berth in the port. Delays are worsened by dock operational inefficiencies and a shortage of storage, which increase the time required to unload and load a container ship, as well as insufficient synergy among key actors. The entire procedure takes days to complete, and space in the terminals is limited. As a result, the containers are frequently transported to an Inland Container Depot (ICD) near the port, where removal and storage fees apply to the cargo.

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	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	Bimodal from (March to May for long rains or Masika) and (October to December short rains or Vuli.) Unimodal (from December to April)
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments	The port has limited storage space for both containerized and general cargo inside the port but have an extended dry port in Kwala in order to reduce port congestion.

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

Bimodal from (March to May for long rains or Masika) and (October to December short rains or Vuli.)

Unimodal (from December to April)

Major Import Campaigns

Other Comments

The port has limited storage space for both containerized and general cargo inside the port but have an extended dry port in Kwala in order to reduce port congestion.

Handling Figures for F/Y 2022/23
Vessel Calls	1,743
Container Traffic (TEUs)	922,963

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for F/Y 2022/2023
Bulk (MT)	3,342,962
Break bulk (MT)	1,879,441

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.ports.go.tz/images/Reports/Tarrifbook/TPA-Tariff-Book_pub.pdf

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	8	727m 554m	15m 15.5m	Berths 1-4 Berths 5-7
Container Berth	4	734m	10.2m	Berths 8-11
Silo Berth	N/A
Berthing Tugs	8			6 operational, 1 on standby 1 Unserviceable at time of writing
Water Barges	N/A

The Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project (DMGP) Financed by the Government of Tanzania jointly with the World Bank and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has invested $421 million in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Port of Dar es Salaam through strengthening of the physical infrastructure as well as Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) institutional capacity. The Port of Dar es Salaam has 12 deepwater berths with a total length of about 2,600 metres. The DMGP upgrades included the construction of the first dedicated roll-on, roll-off ("RoRo") infrastructure ramp designated as berth 0 and the reconstruction of and deepening alongside berths 1–7 to 14.5 meters so the port can now comfortably host large vessels, an increased on the average 8-meter draft before the expansion. The DMGP also included the upgrading of and deepening alongside berths 8-11, widening of the entrance channel as well as the turning basin to the end of Berth 11 and increasing the dept of the channel to 15.5m.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2022/01/25/striving-to-become-the-regional-port-of-choice

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	1-7
Exports - Bagged Cargo	1-7
Imports and Exports - RoRo	0
Other Imports	0-7

Port Handling Equipment

The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) is a government-owned company responsible for the management and operation of ports in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam Port. TPA took over the cargo handling services done by the Tanzania International Container Services (TICTS) Limited effectively as from 01 January 2023. The Government of Tanzania and the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding in February 2022 for DP World to run the port of Dar es Salaam, initially, before expanding to run other ports in the country. The MoU was followed by an inter-governmental agreement in October 2022 that was endorsed by parliament on June 10, 2023.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	Yes	11 (5-7MT)	7 in use 5 under maintenance
Container Gantries	Yes	8 (7-40mt)	8 Operational
Mobile Cranes	Yes	8 (35-65MT)	4 in good condition 4 under repair
Reachstacker	Yes	34 (45MT)	27 in good condition
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	Yes	1	In good condition
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	Yes	4 Grain Bagging Machines 22 grain elevators	14 in good condition
Transtainer	Yes	23	In good condition
Forklifts	Yes	133	11 Unservicable

Container Facilities

Dar es Salaam Port has moved up 49 places in the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index, from 361st to 312th in 2022. This progress can be attributed to a variety of causes, including increasing port infrastructure investment, the acquisition of modern technology and equipment, and the deployment of new safety and security procedures. As a result of the Tanzanian government's efforts to upgrade and expand the port's infrastructure under the Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Programme (DMGP).

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Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	Yes	Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations	Yes	Yes
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity *(Containers per Day)*	2808
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	438
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift *(Containers per Shift)*	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

The Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) was introduced by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in 2014. It has brought total transparency to the clearance process by handling all documentation online. The whole process can be carried out from the agent’s desk, leading to a significant time saving.

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

The Multipurpose Terminal has a quay length of 797 meters and a total storage area of 222,000 square meters. It is equipped with modern cargo handling equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and reach stackers. The RORO Terminal has a quay length of 200 meters and a total storage area of 50,000 square meters. It is equipped with modern cargo handling equipment, including ramps and cranes. The terminal has a capacity of 200,000 vehicles per year. In 2022, the Multipurpose Terminal handled 14.1 million tons of cargo and the RORO Terminal handled 200,000 vehicles. These numbers are expected to grow in the coming years.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

The Port of Dar es Salaam has a fully automated grain handling facility with silos with the capacity of 30,000 metric tons. Grains can be discharged and bagged along the quay at an average of more than 2,000 tons in 24 hours or transferred to silo using dump trucks. The grain terminal has concrete silos, fumigation, aeration and temperature control facilities. The break-bulk section of a port has a quay of 1,478 meters comprising of 7 main quays. The machinery available for grain discharge are 4 x bagging machines with capacity of 100 tons per hour each and a maximum of 9600 tons per 24 hrs

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

The Dar es Salaam Port has a variety of storage facilities, including warehouses, silos, and tanks. The port has a total of 10 warehouses with a combined area of 64,463 square meters. Of these warehouses, 3 warehouses are specifically dedicated to the storage of food supplies. These warehouses have a combined area of 21,500 square meters as well as silos which can store up to 30,000 tonnes of grains.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	8
Refrigerated Cargo	438
General Cargo

Stevedoring

TPA provides stevedoring for all geared vessels on a 24-hour basis. The shift performance on general cargo is 200 tonnes per gang per shift and 60 TEU on containerised cargo per gang per shift (TPA Handbook 2020)

Stevedoring activities at Dar es Salaam Port:

General cargo, loading and unloading of non-containerized cargo,
Containerized cargo, loading and unloading of containerized cargo.
Bulk cargo, loading and unloading of bulk cargo, such as grain, coal, and minerals.

Hinterland Information

The primary means of accessing the hinterland from the port of Dar es Salaam are via the national road and two rail networks.

Road Network

The main road link from the Port of Dar es Salaam to the rest of Tanzania is the A7 highway. This highway connects the port to the capital city of Dodoma, as well as to other major cities such as Mwanza, Arusha, and Mbeya. The A7 highway is also a major transit route for goods traveling to and from neighbouring countries such as Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and DR Congo.

Other important road links from the Port of Dar es Salaam include:

The A14 highway to Tanga – Horohoro Border crossing - Kenya
The B1 highway to Morogoro – Dodoma- Isaka-Mwanza-Mtukula-Uganda, and Rusumo- Rwanda-DR-Congo.
The B12 highway to Iringa – Mbeya- (Tunduma- Zambia) and Malawi

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Rail links

The Port of Dar es Salaam is also connected to the rest of Tanzania and neighbouring countries by a network of railways.

TAZARA. This railway connects the Dar port to the Zambian capital of Lusaka, through Regions in Tanzania such as Pwani, Morogoro, Makambako, and Mbeya.

TRC: (the Central Corridor) is another important railway link from the Port of Dar es Salaam to the neighbouring countries of Uganda via Mwanza and DR Congo via Kigoma:

The Central Line from Dar Port to Tabora, Mwanza, Katavi (Mpanda) and Kigoma
The Northern Line from Dar Port to Tanga, Kilimanjaro and Arusha.

Port Security

The Port of Dar es Salaam has several security measures in place to protect the port and its cargo from crime and terrorism. These measures include Physical security of the port by a high fence with several security gates with all visitors required to have a valid pass. Employees of the port and other authorized personnel must wear ID badges. The port is also patrolled by security guards 24 hours a day. The port has invested in electronic security with number of CCTV cameras and other electronic security systems in place to monitor activity within the port.

All cargo entering or leaving the port is scanned for contraband and other threats. The port works closely with the Tanzania Police Force and other law enforcement agencies to combat crime and terrorism. The port implemented an Integrated Security System (ISS) which was commissioned in late 2015 to integrate all the port's security systems into a single platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the port's security operations. The port is also investing in cybersecurity measures to protect its computer systems and networks from cyberattacks.

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level *(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)*	ISPS Level 1 1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

2.1.2 Tanzania Port of Mtwara

Port Overview
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Port Performance
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Berthing Specifications
General Cargo Handling Berths
Port Handling Equipment
Container Facilities
Customs Guidance
Terminal Information
Stevedoring
Hinterland Information
Port Security

Port Overview

Mtwara port is one of the three major ports managed by Tanzania Ports Authority, located 578 kilometers south of the Commercial city of Dar es Salaam. The harbor at the Port of Mtwara was deepened in the year between 1948-1954. The railway line was built to connect the port, as part of the Tanganyika groundnut scheme. Due to the failure of the scheme the port immediately lost value and the railway line was removed. The port was functional but underutilized for many years due to poor transport infrastructure. In the years of 2010-2011 the increased activity in oil and gas exploration activity caused a surge on operations of this port.

The port is one of the key components of the Mtwara Development Corridor project, which aims to develop the commercial exchange between Tanzania and its southern neighboring countries: Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. The project includes an improvement of the road networks, port infrastructures and ease the border crossings process by implanting One Stop Border Post (OSBP) at the main entry points.

Port website: https://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/ports/mtwara

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Mtwara Region
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Mtwara
Port's Complete Name	The Port of Mtwara
Latitude	-10.26833333
Longitude	40.19777778
Managing Company or Port Authority	TPA
Management Contact Person	The Port Master, Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) P.O Box 530 Mtwara Tel. +255 (23) 2333125 Fax +255 (23) 2333153 Email: pmmtwara@ports.go.tz Website: www.ports.go.tz
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam)

Port Picture

Quay of 385 length, which could accommodate 2 ships.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Tanzania Port and Waterways Company Contact List.

Port Performance

Mtwara Port can handle 400,000 MT of imports and exports per annum. The port is mainly designed to handle conventional cargo. That said, Mtwara Port attracts investors over the last years. TPA evaluates that the port could handle up to 750,000 MT with the same number of berths but if additional equipment are put in place for handling containerized traffic. (TPA, 2017)

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	n/a
Major Import Campaigns	n/a

Handling Figures for 2018
Vessel Calls	n/a
Container Traffic (TEUs)	No

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018
Bulk (MT)	400,000 MT
Break bulk (MT)

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/tariff-book. The rates applied at the port are established by TPA.

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	1	385 m	9.85 m	Can accommodate 2 ships and one coastal vessel
Container Berth	n/a
Silo Berth	n/a
Berthing Tugs	1
Water Barges	n/a

The port has a quay wall of 385 meters which can accommodate two ships and one coastal vessel at a time. The draught is 9.85 meters and with the introduction of new and more reliable solar powered navigational aids, the port will be accessible to ships during 24 hours. (MCJURO, 2017)

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	n/a
Exports - Bagged Cargo	n/a
Imports and Exports - RoRo	No
Other Imports

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is managed by the government through TPA.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	n/a
Container Gantries	n/a
Mobile Cranes	Yes	3	1 x 25 MT, 1 x 50 MT and 1 x Mobile Harbour Crane of 100 MT
Reach stacker	Yes	2	2 x 45 MT each
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	n/a
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	n/a
Transtainer	n/a
Forklifts	Yes	8	3 MT, 5 MT and 16 MT

Cargo handling equipment include 1 Mobile Harbour Crane 100 MT, 2 Reach Stacker 45 MT each, 1 Front Loader 42 MT, 2 Mobile Cranes 50 and 25 MT, 3 Empty Handler, 8 forklifts 16 MT, 5 MT and 3 MT, 6 Terminal Tractors, 2 Hoppers and 4 Grabs. Marine crafts available at the Port are 1 Tug Boat and 1 Mooring Boat. Mtwara Port is well equipped and prepared to handle all categories of cargo. They are working for 24 hours seven days of the week. (TPA, 2017)

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	n/a	n/a
Refrigerated Container Stations	n/a	n/a
Other Capacity Details	n/a	n/a
Daily Take Off Capacity *(Containers per Day)*	20 TEUs depending on transport	n/a
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	n/a	n/a
Emergency Take-off Capacity	n/a	n/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift *(Containers per Shift)*	n/a	n/a

Customs Guidance

The customs process is usually done within 48 hours, if the documents are ready. The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) is responsible of the custom regulation. The customs clearance office is located in the port area and the working hours are the same as the other administrative activities of port authority.

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Tanzania Customs Information.

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

n/a

Grain and Bulk Handling

n/a

Main Storage Terminal

There are four transit sheds with a total storage capacity of about 15,000 tons.

Available Storage at the terminal:

Covered: One shed 2,500 m³
Open air: 93,750 m³

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	n/a
Refrigerated Cargo	n/a
General Cargo	4

Stevedoring

Stevedoring activities are provided by TPA and mainly include the wharfage and the lifting of the containers.

Hinterland Information

n/a

Port Security

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level *(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)*	1
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	No

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.1.3 Port of Tanga

Port Overview

The Port of Tanga is one of the three (3) main Ports on the coast of the Indian Ocean, under the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA); established in accordance with the Port Law No. 17 of 2004. The TPA is responsible for operating the Ports located in the lakes and development of all Ports in Tanzania to harness the geographical opportunities of the country of Tanzania to serve the neighbouring countries with access to international maritime trade. Tanga Port has a total of 400 Hectares of which 17 Hectares is where the current Port is located, recent improvements made by TPA to the Port of Tanga include strengthen two piers and increasing the length to 450 meters, with a depth of 13 meters (chart datum) these infrastructural improvements have increased the Port of Tanga currently cargo handling capacity to handle up to 3,000,000 tons per year.

The port has a rail siding connecting the port to the northern rail corridor which stretches from Dar es Salaam to Arusha and connects to the central rail corridor providing rail access to the ports Kigoma on lake Tanganyika and Mwanza on lake Victoria.

The improvements to the port infrastructure, good rail and road transport links to the hinterland and the low volume of maritime traffic provide a good alternative to avoid waiting time at Dar es Salaam port for importation to Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC.

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Tanga
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Tanga DISTANCE 1 km
Port's Complete Name	The Port of Tanga
Latitude	-5.065556
Longitude	39.10583
Managing Company or Port Authority	Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA)
Management Contact Person	Mr. Masoud Mrisha Port Manager Tanga Port P.O Box 443 Tel. +255 27 264 3078 Mob. +255 78 75 68 695
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Airport Name: Kilimanjaro International Airport Air Excel Air Tanzania Air Kenya Express Discover Airlines Edelweiss Air Ethiopian Airlines Flex flight Kenya Airways KLM Net jets Oman Air Qatar Airways Rwanda Air Safari link Aviation Turkish Airlines Uganda Airlines

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The port of Tanga has several companies shipping companies, clearing and forwarding companies and transportation companies they include Diamond Shipping Service Ltd, Inchcape Shipping Service (T) Limited, Nyota Tanzania Limited (Maersk) CMA CGM (T) Limited, and Sturrock Flex Shipping Company Limited, these companies provide logistics services at the Port. These companies play a crucial role as significant customers of the port, actively supporting and streamlining freight operations. Most of these companies have their offices situated within the TPA house, which is located within the port premises.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

The port of Tanga has a modern quay wall with total length of 450 meters covering berths one and two. Currently there are two offshore pipelines with 12 inches are used for handling Liquid bulk (oil products). Also, at the Totten Island there is Conventional Buoy Mooring (CBM) for handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by means of flexible hoses connected to submarine pipelines. Tanga Port is equipped with Harbour Mobile cranes with lifting capacity of 63 tons each, Tugboats, Cargo barges – each with capacity of 3,500 tons, Cargo Lighter with capacity of 600 tons, Pontoons for cargo transfer, Empty Container Handler – 12 tons capacity, Reach stackers for handling of full container with a capacity of 40 tons, Terminal tractor for longitudinal transfer of cargo, Forklifts with bale clamp attachment for handling of sisal fibres, 4 Standard Forklifts each with a capacity of 3,5, 16 and 25 tons, Terminal Tractors and Trailers, Fire Tender trucks equipped with firefighting equipment, Mooring Boat, Weighbridge for weighing cargo, Hoppers and Grabs for handling of bulk cargo.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	Mar - Jun Oct - Dec
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments	Major export Campaigns Sisal - Coffee – Jul- Nov

Handling Figures Jul 2022-June 2023
Vessel Calls	233
Container Traffic (TEUs)	5,123

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (MT)	N/A
Break bulk (MT)	N/A

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

https://www.ports.go.tz/images/Reports/Tarrifbook/TPA-Tariff-Book_pub.pdf

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	2	450	13m	Turning Basin 15-17 m
Container Berth	N/A
Silo Berth	N/A
Berthing Tugs	3			2 active, 1 on Maintenance
Water Barges	N/A

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	1 & 2
Exports - Bagged Cargo	1 & 2
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/A
Other Imports

Port Handling Equipment

TPA has invested in new port handling equipment in 2023 including 5 new mobile cranes, a new Transtainer crane/rubber-tyred gantry crane, new reach stackers and forklifts trucks.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	Yes	6 2 x 63 MT 4 x 100 MT	5 Operational
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	Yes	2 x 40 MT
Reachstacker	Yes	3 x 45 MT
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	Yes	1	New
Forklifts	Yes	15	1 x 50 MT 1 x 25 MT 1 x 16 MT 7 x 5 MT 5 x 3 MT

Container Facilities

Tanga port has 50 connection points for reefer containers, ample space beside the rail siding for storing standard shipping containers, with the addition of a new rubber-tyred gantry crane for loading trucks and rail carriages and good transport infrastructure from the port providing ease of access to the hinterland.

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Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	Yes	Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations	3
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	450 TEU per day
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	50
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	150 TEU

Customs Guidance

The volumes of cargo at the port are not high which also allows quick custom clearance completion. The customs offices are located nearby the port areas at TPA House operating at 24/7. The customs clearance process is done electronically through TANCIS. See link for process flow map of Customs clearance procedure at Tanga Port

https://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/customer-center/import-process

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

The port has unused multipurpose Jetty, 12 anchorage berths and a lighterage quay of 3.8-meter draught for local craft. There are no available RoRo facilities exist at the port.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

N/A

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

There are 3 sheds of 13,279.67 m2 with open conventional yard with paved area of 29,000m2 and stacking space for 4,300 TEUs.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	3 warehouses	13,279.67
Refrigerated Cargo	50 containers
General Cargo	1	2,604.84

Stevedoring

Stevedoring activities are provided by the port authority on a 24-hour basis.

Hinterland Information

The port of Tanga is connected to the Hinterland with good road and Rail access, the rail siding in the port area provides direct access to the Northern rail corridor to Kilimanjaro and Arusha and also links to the central Rail corridor in Dar es Salaam. The road network provides good access across northern Tanzania and into Kenya through three major one stop border posts.

Port Security

Port security at Tanga port is good, the port is fenced, and access is monitored, all visitors are recorded, badged and provided with Hi-Viz on entry. The gate to the port is manned 24/7, the port is patrolled by security personnel.

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	No	4 TPA Security boat
Fire Engines	Yes

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.1.4 Port of Zanzibar

Port Overview

The port of Zanzibar, also referred to as the port of Malindi, is a deep-sea port located on the west coast of the island of Zanzibar and acts as the island’s main passenger and cargo port. The port of Zanzibar is managed, operated and developed by the Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC), a parastatal organization established under the ZPC Act No.1 of 1997.The ZPC is regulated by the Zanzibar Maritime Authority, which focuses on safety, security, and tariff setting in the port of Malindi. The ZMA is a fully autonomous institution acting under the direct authority of the Zanzibar Ministry of Construction, Infrastructure, Communication, and Transportation.

Key port information can also be found at:

Port website: https://zpc.go.tz/

https://www.aglgroup.com/en/transport-logistics-africa/tanzania/

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Zanzibar
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Stone Town 0 km
Port's Complete Name	Port of Malindi
Latitude	-6.161944
Longitude	39.18833
Managing Company or Port Authority	Zanzibar Port Corporation
Management Contact Person	Mr. Nahaat M. Mahfoudh, Director General ZPC Mr. Nicolas ESCALIN, CEO ZMT
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Stone Town, Zanzibar 10 kilometres away. International Carriers: Arkia Israel Airlines, Condor, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly540, flydubai, Israir, Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines, Mango, Meridiana, Neos, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Precision Air, Qatar Airways, Sun d'Or, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines.

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

On May 18, 2023, the Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) signed a five-year agreement for AGL to manage the container facility at the Port of Zanzibar. The agreement took effect on September 1, 2023. Zanzibar Multipurpose Terminal (ZMT), a subsidiary of AGL, officially began operations at the Malindi port on September 18, 2023. ZMT will provide cargo handling and maritime services at the islands main port. AGL has undertaken to implement an investment program for the modernization and development of the Port of Malindi. The company is planning to build an inland container depot (ICD) outside the port, The ICD will be located 3km north of the port at green field site located at Maruhubi (-6.142171497352352, 39.211110188527236) off the Malawi road, which is essential for relieving congestion at the port hub. ZMT is in the early stages of developing further modernization plans which include the future development dedicated container terminal at Nungwi in the north of the island.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

The container terminal is heavily congested with no room for expansion within the port area. However, the change of management of the container facility is a significant event. Development of the inland container depot and removal of empty container will significantly alleviate congestion within the confines of the port. The agreement is expected to lead to improvements in the efficiency and productivity of the port, which will benefit all stakeholders, including shipping companies, cargo owners, and the people of Zanzibar with a reduction in ship dwelling times, improved cargo handling efficiency, increased container throughput, reduced costs for shipping companies and cargo owners and increased revenue for the ZPC.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From March to June
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls	130
Container Traffic (TEUs)	75,000

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (MT)	N/A
Break bulk (MT)	N/A

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Tariffs are set by Tanzania Ports Authority see link.

TPA-Tariff-Book_pub.pdf (ports.go.tz)

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	2	200	10	Berths 1 & 2 is used for both, mainly for discharge of containerised cargo.
Container Berth
Silo Berth	No
Berthing Tugs	Yes
Water Barges	No

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Mainly from Berth No 3
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Mainly from Berth No 3
Imports and Exports - RoRo	No
Other Imports	N/A

Port Handling Equipment

Zanzibar Multipurpose Terminal (ZMT) currently has two mobile 75 tons mobile Harbour crane and a 20 tons Grove, plus a 5 tons Grove Crane. One of the 75 tons mobile crane was purchased in 2023 as part of the change of management in the Multipurpose Terminal.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	Yes	2	75 tons mobile Harbour crane and 20 tons Grove, plus a 5 tons Grove Crane
Reachstacker	Yes	5	3 Kalmars 45 tons and 2 Ferraines
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	7	3.5 tons to 7 tons and 16 tons capacity

Container Facilities

As the port area is small and heavily congests ZPC have a container storage area located 260m from the port entrance used to store empty containers. Only empty containers are presently being stored in an open area marked in red which outside the harbour, the area is uneven and said to have a capacity for 2,000 TEU on a ground space of 26,400 m2, the area is on open ground with no fencing or security thus unsuitable for the storge of laden containers. 90% of all containers are stripped within the port area thus they do not leave the port area this has resulted in a build-up of empty containers in the port area. ZMT has plans to remove these

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Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	20 ft	40 ft
Container Freight Station (CFS)	Yes	Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations	2
Other Capacity Details	No	No
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	40
Emergency Take-off Capacity	n/a	n/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	n/a	n/a

Customs Guidance

The customs process is usually within 48 hours if all documentation is correct. Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA) is responsible enforcing custom regulation. There is a customs clearance offices located in the port area and the working hours are the same as administrative activities of port authority.

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

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The port has one deep water quay with a length of 240 metres designated as berth No’s 1 & 2 with a draft is 10 meters. The port has a second smaller quay with a length of 125 meters designated berth No 3 with a depth of 9 meters, is used for cruise liners, passengers’ vessels, ferries and coasters carrying bulk cargo such as cement. Zanzibar Ferry terminal has a RoRo capacity for small ferries from the mainland. To the rear of the Container terminal is key for traditional Dhow sailing vessels used for fishing and transporting freight to smaller islands.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

Bulk is discharged at berth 3 from small coasters from the mainland, berths 1 & 2 are normally used for container ships.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

There is no storage within the perimeter of the port for bulk or break-bulk cargo. There are two port sheds that are used for the storage of imported motor vehicles. The quay for the imports of regional imports has limited customs shed space for the temporary storage of any items that are imparted from the region and are delayed pending final clearances. Import containers are stripped in ‘stacks‘ and the contents of the containers are loaded direct to road vehicles which then transport the customs cleared items out of the Port.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	N/A
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A
General Cargo	N/A

Stevedoring

Stevedoring services are provided by ZPC at the ferry terminal and berth 3 for bulk cargo. ZMT now manage container cargo at the multipurpose terminal.

Hinterland Information

Transport out of the port is conducted by trucks around the island or by coasters and Dhow to smaller outlying Islands in the archipelago.

Port Security

All persons entering the port or working within the port area are badged, must ware Hi-Viz jackets and hard hats, security at the gateway has a strong presence and the entire port is fenced. ZMT has tightened up security at the Multipurpose terminal however, access by sea through the Dhow / Small craft jetty is a weak point in the overall security of the port area. This issue will improve when the ICD is opened and storage of contains is move to a more secure location.

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	Yes – One police marine boat
Fire Engines	Yes –fire station inside the port.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.1.5 Port of Kigoma

Port Overview

The Port of Kigoma is a lake port located on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika in Kigoma, Tanzania. It is the largest port on Lake Tanganyika and plays a vital role in the country's trade and transportation sector. The port is owned and operated by the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).

The port has a single conventional berth with a length of 200 meters and a maximum draft of 5.5 meters. The port can handle a wide range of cargo, including breakbulk, and liquid goods. The port also has a dedicated liquid/oil reception facility.

The port's cargo handling equipment includes:

Portal crane
Forklifts
Mobile crane
Tug
Weighbridge

The port also has two warehouses for the storage of cargo.

The port's main commodities handled include:

Cement
Fertilizer
Steel
Petroleum products
Foodstuffs

The port is well-connected to the Tanzanian road and rail networks. The port is also connected to the neighboring countries of Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia by ferry services.

The TPA is currently implementing several development projects at the Port of Kigoma, including the construction of a new container terminal and the rehabilitation of the existing berth. These projects are expected to increase the port's capacity and efficiency.

The Port of Kigoma is expected to play an increasingly important role in the trade and transportation of the East African region in the coming years. The port's strategic location on Lake Tanganyika makes it a key gateway to Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia. Overall, the Port of Kigoma is well-connected to the Tanzanian and regional transportation networks and handles a wide range of cargo.

Port website: https://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/ports/lake-tanganyika

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Kigoma
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Kigoma (km)
Port's Complete Name	Port of Kigoma
Latitude	-4.876887
Longitude	29.626428
Managing Company or Port Authority	Tanzania Port Authority (TPA)
Management Contact Person	Mr. Eric B. Hamissi Managing Director +255 282503079 info@mscl.co.tz
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Kilimanjaro International Airport (1,130Km) Qatar Airways Ethiopian Airlines Kenya Airways Emirates Turkish Airlines KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Edelweiss Air Edelweiss Air Swiss International Air Lines Brussels Airlines Air Tanzania RwandAir

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) is the state-owned shipping company operating on the great lakes. MSCL has a fleet of 15 vessels for both Passengers and Cargo transportation. Nine (9) of these vessels are deployed on Lake Victoria, 3 on Lake Tanganyika and 2 on Lake Nyasa. The fleet is made up of 8 Passenger-Cargo vessels, 2 Oil Tankers, 1 Wagon Ferry, 1 Tug, 2 self-propelled barges and one tourist boat. MSCL signed contracts in October 2023 for the construction of new 3500-ton cargo vessel for operations on Lake Tanganyika, the vessel will have the capacity to load 25 long trucks or 25 modern railway wagons and 65 small cars. It will take six hours to travel from the Port of Kigoma to the Port of Kalemie in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

There are several shipping agencies operating in Kigoma port including Falcony shipping, Shegema Company Ltd and Société Nationale des chemins de fer du Congo (SNCC) part of the Congolese Railway company.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Port traffic is light as there are a very limited number of vessels operating on Lake Tanganyika resulting in no waiting time and vessels are berthing on arrival. The draft of 5.5m is sufficient for the vessels currently operating on the lake. Container traffic is insignificant with annual container movements of around 300 per year.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	October to March
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/A
Other Comments

Handling Figures for 2022/23 FY
Vessel Calls	531
Container Traffic (TEUs)	300

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022/23 FY
Bulk (MT)
Break bulk (MT)	297,880 MT

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

TPA-Tariff-Book_pub.pdf (ports.go.tz)

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)
Conventional Berth	3	100m 100m 210m	3-5.5m
Container Berth	N/A
Silo Berth	N/A
Berthing Tugs	1
Water Barges	N/A

TPA with grant aid from the Government of Japan (JICA) have committed to a 5-year development plan for the port of Kigoma for the rehabilitation of this port. Under the “Project for Rehabilitation of Kigoma Port” contracts have been signed for rehabilitation of both the passenger wharf and the cargo wharf.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	A-F
Exports - Bagged Cargo	N/A
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/A
Other Imports	N/A

Port Handling Equipment

The port is equipped with a mix of old and new handling equipment e.g., a Portal crane, Forklifts, Mobile crane, a Tug and a weighbridge. The handing equipment is owned and operated by Tanzania Port Authority.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	Yes	1 – 35 MT 2 x 5 MT	1 of the 5 MT dockside cranes is unserviceable
Container Gantries	Yes	1x 35 MT
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1 x 60 MT
Reachstacker	yes	1 x 45 MT
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	7 x 3 MT 3 x5 MT 3 x 16 MT	3 of the 3 MT forklifts are unserviceable 1 of the 16 MT forklifts is unserviceable.

Container Facilities

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Container traffic at Kigoma port is very limited with only 300 container movement in the last year.

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	N/A	N/A
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/A	N/A
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/A	N/A
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	N/A	N/A
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	1	N/A
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

The port of Kigoma has a terminal for loading and off-loading general cargo, containerized Cargo and Break-Bulk cargo. It has no RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) facilities.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

There is no grain and bulk handling facilities at the port since grains like maize are handled in break bulk bags by stevedores and cranes on pallets.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Storage at Kigoma port consists of 3 sheds with a total capacity of 10500 MT and 6 Mobile storage Units (MSU) belonging to World Food Programme with a total capacity of 2400 MT for storage of Humanitarian cargo bound for Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	3 6 x MSU for humanitarian cargo	10500 MT 2400 MT
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A	N/A
General Cargo	1	19840m2

Storage Type

Number of Storage Facilities

Area (m²)

Bagged Cargo

6 x MSU for humanitarian cargo

10500 MT

2400 MT

Refrigerated Cargo

N/A

General Cargo

19840m2

Stevedoring

Stevedoring services are provided at the port by TPA utilising the service of Suma JKT Port and Services Co. Ltd. Suma JKT is part of the Ministry of Defence and National Service (MoDNS) the personnel are youth fulfilling Tanzanian mandatory national service requirements. Suma JKT Port and Services Co. Ltd is a company officially registered in 2020 with the aim of managing the loading and unloading of cargo at the port and ensuring the safety of goods entering and leaving the country. TPA have contracted Suma JKT Currently to coordinate and manage workers in all existing ports under the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) which are the ports of Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Tanga, Mtwara, Kigoma, Kyela, Kasanga, Bukoba and Kemondo.

Hinterland Information

The port of Kigoma is connected to the Hinterland with good road and Rail access, the rail siding in the port area provides direct access to the Central rail corridor to Dodoma and Dar es Salam. The road network provides good access across northern Tanzania and into Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda through three major one stop border posts.

Port Security

Port security at Kigoma port is good, the port is fenced, and access is monitored, all visitors are recorded, badged and provided with Hi-Viz on entry. The gate to the port is manned 24/7, the port is patrolled by security personnel. There is also a police station 100m from the port entrance. Kigoma port conforms to Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) security regulations for Tanzanian inland ports.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	N/A
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	No

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.1.6 Port of Mwanza

Port Overview

There are two ports in Mwanza city, Mwanza North port is primarily a passenger terminal Mwanza South Port is a cargo port, these ports located on the southern shore of Lake Victoria in Tanzania approximately 3 kilometres apart within the Mwanza city urban area. Mwanza is the largest port on the lake and plays a vital role in the country's trade and transportation sector. The port is owned and operated by the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).

Mwanza South Port has a single conventional Warf with a length of 280 meters divided into 3 berths with maximum draft of 5 meters. The port can handle a wide range of cargo, including breakbulk, bulk, and liquid goods. The port also has a dedicated liquid/oil reception facility. Mwanza South Port is well-connected to the Tanzanian road and rail networks. The port is also connected to the neighbouring countries of Kenya and Uganda by ferry services which include three rail ferry’s operated by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. These ferries provide a crucial intermodal link from Dar es Salam and Tanga ports to the ports of Kisumu in Kenya and Port Bell in Uganda.

Port website: https://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/ports/lake-victoria-respective-ports

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com.

Port Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Mwanza
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	0 km
Port's Complete Name	Mwanza Port South
Latitude	-2.535701
Longitude	32.901259
Managing Company or Port Authority	Tanzania Port Authority /
Management Contact Person	Mr. Erasto Lugenge; +255784761540
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Mwanza Airport (10km)

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) is a Tanzanian company based in Mwanza. Prior to registration in 1997, MSCL was an integral part of Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC). The company has more than 50 years of experience in maritime transport across Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa. MSCL services across the three lakes serves provide vital transport services to communities along the lakes and provides intermodal connectivity for the Northern and Central Corridors as well as East and Central African countries bordering the lakes. MSCL has a fleet of 15 vessels for both Passengers and Cargo transportation. Nine (9) of these vessels are deployed on Lake Victoria, 3 on Lake Tanganyika and 2 on Lake Nyasa. The fleet is made up of 8 Passenger-Cargo vessels, 2 Oil Tankers, 1 Wagon Ferry, 1 Tug, 2 self-propelled barges and one tourist boat. MSCL operate the Linkspan which allows rail freight carriages embark the 4 ships for passage across Lake Victoria. Each of the vessels has the capacity to embark 22 rail carriages.

MSCL currently construction a new vessel called MV Mwanza “Hapa Kazi Tu” with a capacity of 1,200 passengers and 400 tonnes of cargo which will be the largest vessel operating on Lake Victoria when it is commissioned in 2024.

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MV Umoja, Tanzania

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MV Uhuru, Kenya

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MV Pemba, Uganda

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.

Port Performance

The port of Mwanza has a channel draft and quay draft of 9 meters and 5 meters respectively. This is a great limitation to vessel size that can dock at the port. The port does not face any congestion problem and generally, the vessels are berthed on arrival. The construction of MV Mwanza “Hapa Kazi Tu” has blocked berth 1 for several years however the vessel is due to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2024 which will free up berth 1. when MV Mwanza “Hapa Kazi Tu” is operational this will add a new RoRo dimension to the terminal operations as the vessel will have capacity for 20 vehicles.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From Oct to Dec and Mar to Jun
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments	N/A

Handling Figures for 2022/23 FY
Vessel Calls	2,341
Container Traffic (TEUs)	N/A

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022/23 FY
Bulk (MT)	6000MT Coal
Break bulk (MT)	267,735.91

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

SHIPPING FEES FOR SEABORNE CARGO DESTINED TO OR FROM TANZANIA

TPA-Tariff-Book_pub.pdf (ports.go.tz)

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)
Conventional Berth	3	100m 100m 80m	5m
Container Berth	N/A
Silo Berth	N/A
Berthing Tugs	1
Water Barges	N/A

The Mwanza North and south ports have a total warf length of 280m terminal and an Oil jetty.

The North port has one berth available for passenger traffic while the South Port has three berths available for cargo and passenger traffic.

Berth 1 – 100m (cargo terminal),
Berth 2 – 100m (passenger terminal),
Berth 3 – 80m (passenger terminal)
10m berth for passenger terminal on the North Port.

https://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/ports/lake-victoria-respective-ports

Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	1
Exports - Bagged Cargo	1
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/A
Other Imports

Port Handling Equipment

The cargo terminal of Mwanza port south has a Portal crane, two forklifts, a mobile crane, a tug Linder, Weigh Bridge, Floating Dock and Dredger all operated by Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1	50mt capacity
Reach stacker	No
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	2	1 x 3 mt, 1 x 5mt

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	N/A	N/A
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/A	N/A
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/A	N/A
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	N/A	N/A
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	N/A	N/A
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) have a customs offices located at the port which operates on a 24/7 basis. The volumes of cargo transiting through the port are not high which makes for quick clearance and very short delays to transit times. Preclearance can be of cargo can be done online through the Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) portal to minimise delays in customs clearance at the port of departure

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

The multipurpose terminal at Mwanza port south includes a general cargo Warf with a total length of length of 280m an Oil jetty and a Linkspan. the South Port Warf is divided into Berth 1 – 100m (cargo terminal), Berth 2 – 100m (passenger terminal), Berth 3 – 80m (passenger terminal), The Linkspan connects the central rail corridor to rail ferries that operate across Lake Victoria from Tanzania to Port Bell, Uganda and Kisumu Port, Kenya. Three vessels have the capability attach to the Linkspan to embark 22 rail carriages for transport across the Lake.

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GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

Mwanza South port bulk cargo is mainly wood imported from Uganda the export of cement to Uganda. Ther port does not have facilities for bagging of bulk cargo as there is presently no demand.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Mwanza North port is the main Passenger terminal, upgrading of this terminal are due to commence in 2024 with the construction of a new terminal building. Mwanza South port is the primary cargo terminal with a rail siding in the port area, three storage sheds with 5691 m3 of covered storage and 3000 m² of open storage available.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	1	5691.1 m3
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A
General Cargo	1	3000m2

Stevedoring

All stevedoring services at both Mwanza port North and South are provided by Tanzania Port Authority.

Hinterland Information

Mwanza port South is connected to the hinterland via the Central rail corridor and road, Mwanza South port also provides the rail link to neighbouring countries across Lake Victoria for good shipped from Dar es Salaam and Tanga costal ports. This Rail/ Ferry link is vital for Uganda as a crucial trade link to and from the Indian Ocean.

Port Security

Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) is the regulatory authority for Tanzania inland waterways. TASAC is responsible for regulation of maritime administration, maritime environment, safety and security, the ports of Mwanza North and south comply with security level 1 under TASAC security requirements.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No.
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	N/A
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2 Aviation

Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/

Tanzania boasts a growing civil aviation sector, with 58 airports and over 20 airlines connecting domestic and international destinations. The industry is overseen by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) and serves as a crucial driver of tourism and economic development. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) was established under the Civil Aviation Act, 2003 (Act No. 21 of 2003) of the United Republic of Tanzania. The TCAA is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of civil aviation operations within Tanzania.

The authority regulates airport as well as provides air navigation services in Tanzania, is responsible for the licensing of aviation personnel and the management, implementation, and regulation of aviation safety in Tanzania. Together with the TCAA, Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) ensures that safety standards are observed through provision of weather forecasting for operations of the aviation industry. In conjunction with the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA), the TAA and the TCAA are both responsible for the airport operations. Within the industry there have been major developments such as upgrading and rehabilitation of several international and domestic airports. International Airports in Tanzania include Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) Dar Es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) Kilimanjaro and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Zanzibar. National Airports in Tanzania include Mwanza, Songwe, Tabora, Tanga, Dodoma, Kigoma, Bukoba, Mafia, Lake Manyara, and Songea. It includes also airstrips such as Shinyanga, Kahama, and Morogoro.

For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has established specific protocols for foreign-registered aircraft intending to operate within the United Republic of Tanzania, with the primary objective of ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of air operations in the country. The outlined procedures encompass several key requirements. Firstly, all foreign-registered aircraft planning to overfly or land in Tanzania must secure a flight permit from the TCAA prior to the scheduled flight. Additionally, these aircraft must possess valid registration in their respective countries of origin, along with the necessary certificates of airworthiness and registration. Crew members on board foreign-registered aircraft are mandated to hold valid licenses issued either by their respective aviation authorities or by authorities recognized by Tanzania. Furthermore, these aircraft must be equipped with valid liability insurance coverage for passenger and third-party liability. Lastly, adherence to technical compliance is imperative, requiring foreign-registered aircraft to meet the specified technical requirements outlined in the TCAA's regulations and be maintained in accordance with an approved maintenance program.

Application for flight clearance.

To apply for flight clearance through the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), aircraft operators or aviation agents are required to follow a systematic process. Firstly, they must register on the TCAA's online flight permit portal to gain access to the application system. Subsequently, applicants need to complete the online application form, ensuring the provision of accurate details concerning the flight, aircraft, crew, and operator. As part of the application, it is essential to upload scanned copies of all necessary supporting documents, encompassing aircraft registration and airworthiness certificates, crew licenses, insurance certificates, and maintenance records. Finally, the application process includes the payment of the applicable fee, which can be conveniently executed through the online portal using a designated payment method.

Other Comments.

The application is submitted to TCAA, and the processes for normal operations can take between 7 and 10 working days. In the case of an emergency requirement TCAA advised that they are willing to ‘Fast Track ‘such applications.

The Maximum permitted all up weight will be determined by the Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation.

Special exemptions from payment of airport fees and taxes apply to the following:

Military and state aircraft of the Government of Tanzania
Aircraft making Test flights.
Aircraft making flights for search and/or relief or rescue of persons in distress.
Aircraft making non-commercial flights for the transport of refugees sponsored by United Nations Organizations.
Any Aircraft that may be exempted by the Minister Responsible for Civil Aviation.

Aircraft wishing to overfly or land in Tanzania must obtain a flight clearance from the Flight Permit Office by registering at flightpermits@tcaa.go.tz after registration access the flight permit portal Integrated Self-Service Portal

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2.1 Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

Airport Overview

Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) is the largest and busiest airport in Tanzania. It is located 12 kilometres southwest of Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city and commercial capital. JNIA is a major hub for air travel in East Africa, with flights to destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

JNIA has three passenger terminals:

Terminal 1 is used for general aviation, including private jets and charter flights.

Terminal 2 is used for scheduled domestic and international flights. It has a capacity of handling up to 1.5 million passengers annually.

Terminal 3 is the newest terminal and is used for scheduled international flights. It has a capacity of handling up to 6 million passengers annually.

Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) cargo terminal is managed by Swissport International AG. The JNIA cargo terminal has a total area of 10,000 square meters and is capable of handling up to 100,000 tons of cargo annually. The terminal has a variety of facilities and services, including:

Two cargo warehouses.

A temperature-controlled warehouse.

A bonded warehouse.

A dangerous goods warehouse.

A customs clearance facility.

A freight forwarding facility.

The addition of a 3^rd terminal improved the overall airport infrastructure and passenger handling capacity to 6 million passengers per year. The airport is generally busy all days of the week, the days of possible congestion will be prior to and after holidays, festive and religious periods. The handling of freight is a twenty-four hours per day operation, however bottlenecks and congestions may be experienced over weekends and holiday periods, when Customs, clearing agents and other support services may not be working, this may be overcome with preplanning and arrangements be requested.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Ilala
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	12 Km
Airport’s Complete Name	Julius Nyerere IA
Latitude	-6.875578
Longitude	39.20207
Elevation (ft and m)	60 m
IATA Code	DAR
ICAO Code	HTDA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airport Authority
Management Contact Person	Mr Mussa Mbura Director General, TAA PO Box 18000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 22 2842402/3 http://www.taa.go.tz
Open From (hours)	24 hrs
Open To (hours)

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) is a government-owned company responsible for managing and operating all public airports in Tanzania. At JNIA, TAA is responsible for the overall operation of the airport, including the provision of air traffic control services, airport security, and passenger services.

GROUND HANDLERS AT JNIA

SWISPORT TANZANIA LTD provides a range of essential services to airlines and passengers at JNIA. These services include passenger handling, cargo handling, ground handling, and security services.
NAS (Passengers)
CELEBI (Passengers)

ALLIANCE CARGO (Cargo Only)

For AD HOCS (Private Aircraft):

VIA AVIATION
EQUITY AVIATION

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

JNIA is currently served by more than 20 scheduled international airlines linking Dar es Salaam with the rest of the world. It is also connected to all major tourist attractions in Tanzania by more than 50 charter aircraft. The construction of Terminal three which is the largest terminal at JNIA with a capacity of handling up to 6,000,000 passengers annually. TAA has plans to demolish Terminal two and construct a new terminal building on the site to increase capacity and modernise facilities.

In recent years, the cargo terminal has experienced significant growth. In 2022, the terminal handled over 100,000 tons of cargo, which is a 10% increase from the previous year. The airport has undergone several upgrades, including the construction of a new cargo warehouse and the installation of a new cargo handling system.

Performance for 2022
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	56,237	4686	154
Total Passengers	2393375	199448	6557
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	25211.80	2101.0	69.10
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	N/A

Runways

The airport has two asphalt-paved runways; the first runway (05/23) is 3,000m-long and 46m-wide, while the second runway (14/32) is 1,000m-long and 30m-wide. Runway 14/32 is too short for some of the larger aircraft this runway is primarily used for domestic flights and for smaller international aircraft. The airport infrastructure upgrade was completed in 2010. It consisted of rehabilitation of all taxiways and the air-ground lighting. The project was completed with an investment of $36.7m.

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3,000 m x 46 m
Orientation	05/23
Surface	All weather asphalt that meets ICAO standards.

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions	1,000 m x 46 m
Orientation	14/32
Surface	All weather asphalt that meets ICAO standards

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land	MI-26
Width and Length (m)	N/A
Surface	Asphalt

JINA does not have a dedicated Helipad however Helicopters can be accommodated at terminal one.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refueling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	9
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	N/A
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	747, AN 12,
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	747, AN 12
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	161,778 m²
Storage Area (m³and MT)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Height *(m)*
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Customs Guidance

Customs is operational 24 hours a day and has an office at airport. It normally takes 3-5 minutes for each passage in the passenger terminal. In the cargo terminal, it depends on the amount of goods to be cleared.

Dar es Salaam airport : Rules and customs formalities

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Storage Facilities

Freight terminal has a capacity of 178,668 m3 for cargo goods import and export, out of that 121,19.28 m3 cold rooms for perishable goods and 190,787.28 m3 for non-perishable goods.

In the case of emergency and subject to agreement with Airport authorities and the Department of Civil Aviation, Mobile Storage Units may be temporarily positioned.

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Parking, Navigation and Landing Charges

First Two hours Free there after $ 5 for 12 hours for aircraft les the 2000 Kgs, $ 5 per every 6 hours/parts thereof for aircraft less the 6000 Kilograms, and $ 5 per hour/part thereof for all other aircraft in excess.

Aeronautical fees, taxes and charges in Dar es Salaam airport

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $
Landing USD - $
Night Landing USD - $
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking
Handling Charges

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

Fuel: $1018.33 per MT

Shell / BP Ltd Fuel Spillage charge - Ramp surface damage surcharges per square metre including fire cover: US$100.00 and standby against fire risks per hour or part thereof including personnel: US $50.00.

https://jet-a1-fuel.com/price/tanzania

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	USD $0.53 per litre
Avgas	$2.47USD per Litre

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	$0.03 USD per Kg
Break Bulk Fee	N/A
Diplomatic Mail	N/A
Strong Room – per consignment	N/A
Cold Storage Fee	N/A
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours	N/A
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt	N/A
Storage per Day	N/A
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo
International Air Waybill
Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

Terminal three has eight air bridges costs for use are $55 USD first 2 hours and for every hour thereafter $55 USD.

Security

Security Level: Good

The Tanzanian Airport Authorities exercise strict measure to counter terrorism and other anti-social and civil disobedience at all airports. The security for passengers is adequate, with multiple scanners and checkpoints.

Cargo and Baggage handling areas, adequate, all persons are ‘badged ‘and identified with Vests and Airline and /or function.

Airport Police and private security operate 24 hours a day and a military airbase is collocated at JINA and the Tanzania Peoples Defence Force provide military security for the military facilities.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2.2 Kilimanjaro International Airport

Overview

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the second-busiest airport in Tanzania, after Dar es Salaam International Airport. It is located in Horombo, 43 kilometre's east of Arusha, and is the main gateway to the northern tourist circuit of Tanzania, which includes the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro. JRO is a relatively small airport, with only one terminal. The terminal is divided into two sections: the international section and the domestic section. The airport offers direct flights to major cities in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

The airport is owned by the Government of Tanzania and operated by Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO), a company mandated to manage and operate Kilimanjaro International Airport with a mission of developing modern infrastructure, facilities and providing better airport services. Kilimanjaro International Airport currently operates a 3600m x 45m runaway that is an east west oriented (RWY 09/27). Predominant winds in the area usually dictates a west to east approach and take off. The runaway has Cat II ILS landing system, and the runway is capable of handling big commercial aircraft. At present the ILS is only available runway 09 however, there are plans to upgrade the ILS to have it available on both approaches.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Kilimanjaro
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Moshi (42k)
Airport’s Complete Name	Kilimanjaro international Airport
Latitude	-3.42443
Longitude	37.064952
Elevation (ft and m)	2932.0 ft / 894 m
IATA Code	JRO
ICAO Code	HTJK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO)
Management Contact Person	Christine G Mwakatobe
Open From (hours)	24 hrs
Open To (hours)	24 hrs

Airport Picture

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Hangar	Passenger terminal	Cargo Terminal
Climate controlled storage	Total/Puma Fuel Farm	Lake Oil Fuel Farm

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO) is responsible for management and development of the airport.

Swissport manages the cargo terminal and provides Passenger Services, Ramp Handling and Cargo Handling service.

National Aviation Services (NAS) also provide provides Passenger Services, Ramp Handling and Cargo Handling service.

Total Energies, Puma Energy and Lake Oil provide refuelling services at KIA.

For more information on airport contacts, provides Passenger Services, Ramp Handling and Cargo Handling service.please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The airport can experience congestion during peak periods, especially during the tourist season. This can lead to delays in check-in, immigration, and baggage claim.

Performance for FY 2022/23
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	22,715
Total Passengers	929,553
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	N/A
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	N/A
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	N/A

Ground handling services at the airport are provided by Swiss Port Tanzania, Equity Aviation and National Aviation Services (NAS). Swiss Port offers passenger services such as check-in and boarding, arrival and transfer services, baggage handling, cargo handling, temperature-controlled storage facilities and ground transportation services.

Runways

There is a single all weather asphalt runway meeting ICAO standards at Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA) due to the prevailing winds from the east this means 09 is the most used runway, as such it takes the most ware and tare. The first 700m were resurfaced in 2023 to repair the damage due to constant use. Runway 09 is also the approach with the ILS however the airport plans to upgrade the ILS to both approaches in the future.

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3600 x 45 meters
Orientation	09/27
Surface	Tarmac

Helicopter Pad(s)

There are no dedicated Helipads at KIA however, the ramp area is large and can accommodate all sizes or helicopters.

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land	AN 26
Width and Length (m)	N/A
Surface	General aviation hard stand

Airport Infrastructure Details

KIA has a single passenger Terminal divide for International and domestic traffic.

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	No
Terminal Building	Yes 1	Single Point Refueling	No
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	YES	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	9
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	Yes
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	B747-400 /An124
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	B747-400/ An124
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	640m2
Storage Area (m³and MT)	367m2 Dry 130m2 export
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)	15mt
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Height *(m)*	Height of 747
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments	Cold chain 256m2 vegetables 384m2 flower

Customs Guidance

Customs and immigration services are available 24/7 at the airport, passengers can apply for visas online and Customs administration is a paperless operation on the Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) Import procedures have to be followed in order to clear goods as per the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) 2004.

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Storage Facilities

KIA has a large hanger facility with approx. 7400 m2 of hangar space and approx. 7500m2 of private apron. Cargo terminal has 450 m2 for dry goods and 500 m2 of temperature-controlled storage rated down to 0 degrees centigrade with two refer container storage for goods requiring lower temperature.

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Current handling charges available at this link: https://www.kilimanjaroairport.go.tz/pages/airport-charges

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $
Landing USD - $	$5 per ton	$5 per ton	$5 per ton
Night Landing USD - $	30% of landing charges
Night Take-Off USD - $	30% of landing charges if the AC parks for more than 1 hour
Parking	0-20 kg $5 per 12 hours	20-60 Kg $5 per 6 hours	60+ Kg $5 per hour
Handling Charges	Pass $ 2025 up to 200ton Cargo $2660 up to 200ton

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

There are two fuel farms providing sufficient storage to meet fluctuating demands during the hight of tourist season. Fuel services are provided by Total Energies, Puma Energies and Lake Oil.

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

Contracted to customer agreements.

Puma Contact no 0689882424 commercial manager

Puma and Total providing fuel services

Avgas

N/A

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	$0.08 per kg import Min $20 Export $0.08	General cargo
Break Bulk Fee	$53 Export $.110 per MAWB $22 HAWBS
Diplomatic Mail
Strong Room – per consignment	$ 90 export security surcharge $0.60 per KG export min $60
Cold Storage Fee	$0.110 import extended Room temp (ERT) Per Kg Chiller $0.130 min $23 import	Perishable $0.055
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours	N/A
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt
Storage per Day	$ 0.05 per kg per day Import Min $ 20	4 days
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo	$0.08 per kg	General cargo min $20
International Air Waybill
Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day	$0.05 per kg Import min $20 general cargo	Dangerous goods $0.18 per kg

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

No air Bridges available

Security

Security is provided by private security personnel and Airport Police and the airport is surrounded by a fence. All passengers and luggage are scanned on entry to the airport. Only passengers with valid tickets can enter the airport without authorisation from the Management and Airport police, visitor must display a badge indication the level of access they have been granted ( Only Red Badges are for Air side access) and visitors are escorted.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2.3 Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Airport Overview

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is the main airport in Zanzibar, Tanzania, located approximately 5 kilometres south of Zanzibar City, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the second busiest airport in Tanzania, after Dar es Salaam International Airport. The airport has two terminals, Terminal 2 for domestic flights and Terminal 3 for international flights. Terminal 3 was opened in 2021 and has a capacity of 1.5 million passengers per year. ZNZ Airport is a relatively small airport, and it can experience congestion during peak periods, especially during the tourist season. This can lead to delays in check-in, immigration, and baggage claim.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Zanzibar
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Stone Town 5 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Latitude	-6.221940
Longitude	39.221435
Elevation (ft and m)	16 meters
IATA Code	ZNZ
ICAO Code	HTZA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Zanzibar Airport Authority ZAA, managed by EGIS Group
Management Contact Person	SEIF ABDALLA JUMA, Director General
Open From (hours)	24 hours
Open To (hours)	24 hours

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Zanzibar is an important touristic pole which explains the regular flights connections to the main East- African cities, Europe and Middle East.

Airlines Providing Scheduled Services to ZNZ
Air Excel	Air France	Air Tanzania	Auric Air
Coastal Aviation	Coastal Travels	Condor	Discover Airlines
Edelweiss Air	Ethiopian Airlines	Flexflight	Flightlink
Fly540	FlyDubai	FlySafair	Kenya Airways
Neos	Oman Air	Precision Air	Qatar Airways
Regional Air Services	Safari link Aviation	Turkish Airlines	Uganda Airlines
Zanair

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2022
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	52,215	5,895	203
Total Passengers	1,773,846	202,038	5,735
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	2,100,000	175,000	5,754
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	N/A

Runways

ZNZ has a single runway, which is 3,000 meters long and 45 meters wide. The runway is in good overall condition.

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3022m 45m
Orientation	18-36
Surface	TARMAC

Helicopter Pad(s)

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Zanzibar does not have dedicated heli pads however it can accommodate helicopters at the airport light aircraft parking area.

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land	MI 26
Width and Length (m)	nil
Surface

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs	YES	JET A-1 fuel	YES
Immigration	YES	AVGAS 100	YES
Terminal Building 1 2 3	YES	Single Point Refuelling	YES
Passenger Terminal	YES	Air Starter Units	YES
Cargo terminal	YES	Ground Power (mobile)	YES
Pax Transport to Airfield	YES	Ground Handling Services	YES
Control Tower	YES	Latrine Servicing	YES
Weather Facilities	YES	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	9
Catering Services	YES	De-icing Equipment	NO
Base Operating Room	YES	Parking Ramp Lighting	YES
Airport Radar	NO	Approach & Runway Lights	YES
NDB	YES	VOR	YES
ILS	YES

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	B747
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	B747
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	N/A
Storage Area (m³and MT)	N/A
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Height *(m)*
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Customs Guidance

The Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) is responsible for customs activities at ZNZ. The ZRA provides a range of services to passengers and businesses, including customs clearance, Import and export licensing, Duty and tax collection and cargo inspection.

The ZRA is committed to providing a fast and efficient service to passengers and businesses. The authority has a number of measures in place to expedite customs clearance procedures, including a dedicated team of customs officers at the airport operating 24-hour customs service and an online customs clearance system.

https://www.zanrevenue.org/tax/category/airport-service-charge

For more information on customs in Tanzania, Zanzibar please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Storage Facilities

N/A

Airfield Costs

N/A

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	100 USD	550 USD	700 USD
Landing USD - $
Night Landing USD - $	30% + of Normal landing charges
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking	According to weight of aircraft and duration of stay on ground. 1-20000 kg 5 USD per 12 hours. 2001 – 60 000 USD + 5 USD for hours above
Handling Charges

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

Bothe Avgas and Jet A-1 are available at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) Zanzibar, fuel prices are regulated by Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authority (ZURA).

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.9801 per litre
Avgas	2.3529 per litre

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	0.075 X kg
Break Bulk Fee	20 USD min
Diplomatic Mail	6 USD
Strong Room – per consignment
Cold Storage Fee
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours	N/A
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt	N/A
Storage per Day	N/A
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo	N/A
International Air Waybill	30 USD
Local Air Waybill	30 USD
Air Waybill Amendment - Cancellation	30 USD
Air Waybill Documentation	30 USD
Diplomatic Mail	6 USD
Storage Charges per Day	20 USD

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

There are 4 Airbridges that can accommodate up to 6 aircraft at terminal 3 for international flights, the cost for use is 55 USD for the first 2 hours, after 55USD/hour

Security

Security at the airport is good, terminals 2 & 3 are well equipped with scanners and have a strong security presence. All airport staff ware identity badges and Hi-Viz on the ramp area.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2.4 Dodoma National Airport

Airport Overview

Dodoma Airport is classified as a Code 3C Airport. Infrastructures available at the Airport include runway with the length of 2750m and width of 30m, orientation of 09 and 27, helipad of 15m by 15m, two taxiways and apron capable of accommodating three (3) midsized aircraft.

An increase in traffic movement at Dodoma Airport necessitated the introduction of larger Aircraft of Code 4C while waiting for the construction of the new international airport for the Tanzanian Capital, (Msalato International Airport) project scheduled to be complete by mid-2025. The Government of Tanzania (GoT) has decided to improve existing facilities which can accommodate aircraft Code 4C. Therefore in 2016 there were major rehabilitations carried out that involved the extension and upgrading of the runway length from 2000m to 2750m, repair of existing Apron, Taxiways, and installation of solar powered Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL). Extending the new Apron by 80m X 70m with taxiway connected to it which can accommodate Aircraft of Code 4C.

The Dodoma Airport Manager is also overseeing the proposed site for construction of new Msalato International Airport and monitoring the airport operations in Singida Airstrips which are Singida, Manyoni and Kirondatal.

Dodoma Airport’s fire category is five (CAT 5) the current fire level meets the requirements of CAT 5 and can meet the requirement of CAT 6 only if the number of aircrafts in category 4C normally using aerodrome is less than 700 movements in the busiest consecutive three months.

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Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Dodoma
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Dodoma Town (0.5 km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Dodoma Airport
Latitude	-6.170435
Longitude	35.752578
Elevation (ft and m)	3,637ft
IATA Code	DOD
ICAO Code	HTDO
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Airport Manager, Dodoma Airport, P.O. Box 1025, Dodoma. Tel: +255 26 235 4833 +255 26 235 2179
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2750m x 30m
Runway Orientation	09/27
Runway Surface	All weather Tarmac
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

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Refuelling at Dodoma Airport is provided by two companies OilCom (T) company Limited and Puma energy. Both companies have their own Ful farms near the airport terminal with easy access to the Apron. OilCom’s Fuel farm has a storage capacity of 51,802L and provide both Avgas and Jet A-1, they have a single fuel truck with 20,000 Litres, capacity. Puma energy has Two Fuel tanks with a total of 121,000L capacity, Puma also operates two fuel tankers with 22,000L and 5,000L capacity respectively towed by a tractor. Neither company apply any surcharges to fuel prices.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.11
Avgas	2.43

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2.5 Kigoma National Airport

Airport Overview

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Administration Bldg./ATC 2 Fuel farm 3 Terminal Bldg./ Fire station

Kigoma Airport is located 3NM NE from the Town centre with a total area of 1,989,534m2. The Airport was constructed during the colonial era in 1954 to serve the purpose of transporting government officials to western part of the then Tanganyika country. In 2010s the major rehabilitation was done to upgrade the movement area that is runway to the extension up to 1800m and width of 45m along with two taxiways each having 150m in length and 18m in width. Infrastructures available at the Airport including runway with the length of 1800m and width of 45m, orientation at 15 and 33, there are two taxiways and apron capable of accommodating three (3) midsized aircrafts. Customs (2hrs Pre-Note) and Immigration (Daily 0700-1830hrs) Aeronautical Information Services Daily 0700-1830hrs, MET Briefing Office available Daily from 0700-1830hrs, and fuelling service daily 0700-1830hrs for JET A1, navigation to Kigoma Airport is assisted by a non-directional beacon (NDB) designator KG.

Work commenced in 2023 to upgrade the airport infrastructure, land has been procured to extend the runway to 3100m and work on a fence to enclose the complete airport site is underway. Tanzania Airport Authority upgrade plans for Kigoma airport include a new terminal building, a new Air traffic control tower and Met office, expanding the parking apron from 15000m2 to 30000m2, and increase the size and capacity of the Fuel Farm. The timeframe for completion is 3 to 5 years subject to funding availability.

There is a natural obstacle on approach/departure to/from runway 15, this is caused a range of hills to the north of Kigoma city with heights up to 1500m at approximately 5 Km from the end of the runway.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Kigoma
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Ujiji, Kigoma (5.5Km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Kigoma Airport
Latitude	-4.88642
Longitude	29.670753
Elevation (ft and m)	2,700 ft / 823 m
IATA Code	TKQ
ICAO Code	HTKA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	TAA
Management Contact Person	Mr Daniel P. Mbura Airport Manager
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1800m X 45m
Runway Orientation	15/33
Runway Surface	Tarmac
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes (Partial)
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Oilcom Tz Ltd manage the fuel farm with a storage capacity of 28000 litters of Jet A1 housed in a 40ft container located next to the Northern side of the parking apron, fuel services available daily from 0700-1830hrs. There is no fuel truck, all refuelling takes place next to the fuel farm at the edge of the apron.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.45 USD
Avgas	N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

2.2.6 Tanzania Lake Manyara National Airport

Airport Overview

The airport is small but caters a reasonable number of passengers. In average 30,400 passengers and 6,548 aircraft movements are recorded at the Lake Manyara Airport.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Manyara
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Arusha DISTANCE (46 km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Lake Manyara National Airport
Latitude	-3.376305
Longitude	35.818278
Elevation (ft and m)	100ft
IATA Code	LKY
ICAO Code	HTLM
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Airport Manager, Manyara Airport, P.O Box 06, Mto wa Mbu - ARUSHA
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	Length (1,220m) X Width (21m)
Runway Orientation	12/30
Runway Surface	Morrum
Runway Condition	Morrum

The runway is not asphalted which can become a challenge during heavy rains.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Refuelling on agreement with the provider.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	yes
Avgas	-

2.2.7 Tanzania Mafia National Airport

Airport Overview

It is the national airport that serves Mafia island. It is mainly frequented by tourists, with a yearly average of 23,772 passengers and 3,772 aircraft movements.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Mafia Coast Region
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Mafia
Airport’s Complete Name	Mafia Airport
Latitude	-7.917499
Longitude	39.668333
Elevation (ft and m)	60ft
IATA Code	MFA
ICAO Code	HTMA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Airport Manager P. O Box 21, Mafia Tel: +255 23 2011309
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1500 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	15/33
Runway Surface	Tarmac
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Refueling on agreement with the provider.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	yes
Avgas

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2.8 Mwanza National Airport

Airport Overview

Mwanza International Airport (MZW/ HTMW) is a major regional airport in northern Tanzania operated and managed by Tanzania Airport Authority (TAA). Mwanza airport is the third busiest Airport in Tanzania serving the city of Mwanza. It is located near the southern shores of Lake Victoria approximately 10 kilometres from the city of Mwanza at an altitude of 1147m above sea level. Mwanza airport is the hub of air transport in the Great Lakes Region whereby it serves the Great Lakes countries of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as Domestic flights.

Mwanza Airport has a single all-weather asphalt runway of 3712 x 45 m which was extended in by 500m in 2019 to runway 30. The airport shares the runway with a Tanzanian Airforce base located at the southern end of the airport with direct access to runway 30. Mwanza Airport has six taxiways namely Taxiway A, B, C, D, E, F. All Taxiways are in good condition however, Taxiway F is reserved for military aircrafts. Mwanza Airport’s fire category is ICAO category Seven (CAT 7).

Since 2014 TAA has invested in renovation of the control tower, expansion of the runway from 2,000m to 3,700m with additional improvements to the parking areas for passenger and cargo aircraft. The main Apron has the capability to accommodate five medium-body aircrafts and one wide-body aircraft and other small aircrafts.

AIRCO Holdings Limited provide Ramp services, Ground handling and cargo handling at Mwanza airport. The new cargo terminal at Mwanza airport has 3000m3 for dry cargo and 12 cold rooms with a total capacity of 1500 Meter cubic, the freezes have a lowest temperature setting of -50 degree of Celsius.

Waste management at Mwanza Airport, the airport general and hazardous TAA constructed an incinerator on site. All waste removed from the cabin of aircraft is treated as hazardous. Hazardous waste disposed is conducted onsite under the supervision of the TAA Environmental officer.

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Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Mwanza
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Mwanza (10km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Mwanza Airport
Latitude	-2.444485
Longitude	32.932667
Elevation (ft and m)	3,763 ft / 1,147 m
IATA Code	MWZ
ICAO Code	HTMW
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Mr Mussa Mcholla +255282560962 mwanza@airports.go.tz
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3,712m X 45 m
Runway Orientation	12/30
Runway Surface	All weather asphalt – ICAO Standards
Runway Condition	GOOD

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Mwanza Airport fuel services, Oil Com and PUMA Energy are provided by two fuel providers from separate fuel farms. Oil Com provide serviced are limited to Jet A1 with an onsite capacity of 260,000 litres in four tanks and one fuel truck with a capacity 20,000 litres. PUMA Energy support both Jet A1 and Avgas with a total capacity of 64000 litres of Avgas and 54000 litres of JET A1 and Two fuel trucks one with 10,000 litres and the other with 20,000 litres.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.40 USD
Avgas	2.60USD

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A.

2.2.9 Tanzania Shinyanga National Airport (Airstrip)

Airport Overview
Runway(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Fuel Services Charges

Airport Overview

Shinyanga airport is an airstrip in the Victoria Lake Zone providing an access to the nearby regions. The airport receives very little traffic.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Shinyanga
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Shinyanga (16 km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Shinyanga Airport
Latitude	-3.776000
Longitude	33.417000
Elevation (ft and m)	3800 ft
IATA Code	SHY
ICAO Code	HTSY
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Air Port Manager Shinyanga Airport, P.O Box 837, Shinyanga
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2000 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	11/29
Runway Surface	Marram
Runway Condition	good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Refueling on agreement with the provider.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	yes
Avgas

2.2.10 Tanzania Tabora National Airport

Airport Overview

Tabora airport is an airport in the Western part of Tanzania providing access to the nearby regions. On average, 16,505 passengers transit by the airport and around 1,733 aircraft movements.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Tabora
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Tabora (7.5 km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Tabora Airport
Latitude	-5.076388
Longitude	32.8333333
Elevation (ft and m)	3,888 ft
IATA Code	TBO
ICAO Code	HTTB
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Airport Manager, Tabora Airport, P.O Box 11, Tabora. Tel: +255 26 2604133
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1900 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	13/31
Runway Surface	Tarmac
Runway Condition	Good

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions	1555 m X 30 m
Runway Orientation	08/26
Runway Surface	Tarmac
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Refueling on agreement with the provider.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	yes
Avgas

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2.11 Tanga National Airport

Airport Overview

Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) and is classified as a Group III, Entry Point Aerodrome. The airport is located 4.5 Kilometres from the city centre and at an elevation of 129 feet. Tanga Airport is classified as a Code 2C Airport. It has two taxiways, "A" and "B," and an apron capable of accommodating three mid-sized and four light aircraft. The airport operates daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Night operations are conducted only on emergency calls. Other services available at the airport include:

Customs (2-hour pre-note) and Immigration (daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
Aeronautical Information Services (daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
MET Briefing Office (daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
Security (daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) CAT 2
The Tanga non-directional beacon (Ident: TG) is located on the field.

Tanga Airport's fire category is two (CAT 2), and the station is equipped with all facilities necessary for rescue, including communications facilities, fire chemicals, and other rescue equipment.

https://www.taa.go.tz/airports/tanga-airport

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Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Tanga
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Tanga 4.5 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Tanga
Latitude	-5.092357
Longitude	39.071158
Elevation (ft and m)	129 Ft
IATA Code	TGT
ICAO Code	HTTG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airport Authority
Management Contact Person	Airport Manager, Tanga Airport, P.O Box 851, Tanga. Tel: +255 27 2644175
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1268m X 31m 1385m x 30m
Runway Orientation	06-24 14-32
Runway Surface	Tarmac Grass
Runway Condition	good

TAA plan to develop the airport in 2024 with new terminal, new fire station and resurfacing of the runway and extension of runway to 1800m.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes old not reliable
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes on request
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes- non-directional beacon (Ident: TG) is located on the field.	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel services were suspended in 6 months from August 2023, however Jet A1 fuel is available with prior notice, Avgas is not available at TGT. The airport has 3 x 2500L fuel trucks.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.03 USD
Avgas	No

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

2.2.12 Tanzania Zanzibar National Airport

Airport Details
Country	Tanzania	Latitude	-6.218889
Province / District	Zanzibar	Longitude	39.22472
E 39º 13’ 29’'Airport Name	Abeid Amani Karume International	Elevation (ft)	54 feet
IATA & ICAO codes	ZNZ – HTZA	Surface	Asphalt
Town or City (closest)	Zanzibar	Runway Condition	n/a
NGO / UN (on ground)	n/a	Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)	n/a
Runway Dimension	2,462 x 31 m	Ground Handling (Yes / No)	n/a
Refueling Capacity	n/a	Runway Lighting (Yes / No)	n/a
Runway Heading	n/a	Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)	n/a
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)	n/a	Windsock (Yes / No)	n/a
Weather Information (Yes / No)	n/a	Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)	n/a
Navigation Aids (Yes / No)	n/a	Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)	n/a

2.2.13 Tanzania Mbeya National Airport

The airport is under construction.

2.2.14 Tanzania Morogoro National Airport (Airstrip)

Airport Overview
Runway(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Fuel Services Charges

Airport Overview

Morogoro airport is an airport in the central zone and counts an average of 1,772 passengers and 600 aircraft movements per year.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Morogoro
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Morogoro DISTANCE (3.5 km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Morogoro Airport
Latitude	-6.797221
Longitude	37.653056
Elevation (ft and m)	1,745ft
IATA Code	-
ICAO Code	HTMG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Airport Manager, Morogoro Airport, P.O Box 89, Morogoro.
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	Length (1068m) X Width (30m)
Runway Orientation	03/21
Runway Surface	Grass
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Refuelling on agreement with the provider.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	yes
Avgas

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.2.15 Songea National Airport

Airport Overview

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Songwe Airport was officially opened on 13th December 2012 after the closure of Mbeya airport which was serving the Region since colonial era. Songwe airport ICAO code is HTGW, the airport has not been assigned an IATA Code and is referred to by the IATA code for Mbeya airport MBI. Songwe airport has a runway length of 3330 metres and width of 45 metres classified to code 4D of aerodrome categories as per ICAO standards but licensed to operate as code 3C due to current infrastructural limitations. The runway was resurfaced in 2020, airfield ground lights (AGL) were installed, and construction of inner security fence was completed. Songwe airport is planned to become a new international airport when all the upgrades have been completed.

Songwe airport services currently available are, Immigration services, Air Traffic Control, Aeronautical Information Service, meteorological services, ground handling and refuelling are all available are available during these hours, however, customs are only available on request with 2 hrs notice prior to the aircraft arrival. Songwe Airport has an ICAO Rescue and Fire Fighting category 6 rating. Songwe has a non-directional beacon Ident: SW located 4.8 nautical miles (8.9 km) off the threshold of runway 27.

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There is a new terminal in the final phases of construction (seen on the left of the photo above), which is due to open in 2024.Air Tanzania is planning to construct a cargo terminal, ground works for the new cargo terminal have commenced.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Mbeya region
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Mbeya (25km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Songwe Airport
Latitude	-8.922619
Longitude	33.273910
Elevation (ft and m)	4,266 ft / 1,300 m
IATA Code	MBI
ICAO Code	HTGW
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airport Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Pascal Kalumbete Airport Manager +255764530115 pascal.kalumbete@airports.go.tz
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3,330m X 45m
Runway Orientation	09/27
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refueling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Puma energy provides refilling services, only Jet A1, the refuelling capacity is 48,000Liters (28,000 Tank and 20,000L tanker)

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.9225
Avgas	N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

2.2.16 Tanzania Kahama National Airport

Airport Overview
Runway(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Fuel Services Charges

Airport Overview

Kahama airstrip is located in the Mwanza lake zone, providing access to the nearby regions. It is meant for small aircraft.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Kahama
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Kahama (10 km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Kahama Airport
Latitude	-3.222221
Longitude	32.555560
Elevation (ft and m)	3,963.6ft
IATA Code	N/A
ICAO Code	HTKH
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA)
Management Contact Person	Airport Manager, Kahama Airport, P.O Box 837, Kahama-Shinyanga
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	Length (1,428m) X Width (32m)
Runway Orientation	11/29
Runway Surface	Morrum
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	Yes	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Refueling on agreement with the provider.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	Yes
Avgas

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3 Road Network

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Tanzania's road transport network plays a crucial role in connecting its vast territory and facilitating the movement of people and goods.

Ministry of Transport

Tanzanian road management falls under the authority of the Ministry of Transport, through Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) for national roads. The Ministry now consists of three sectors that work in parallel, covering work sector, transport sector and communication sector. All these sectors have head offices at the capital city of Dodoma.

TANROADS is an executive agency under the Ministry of Works and came into operation in July 2000. The Agency is responsible for the maintenance and development of the trunk and regional road network in Tanzania Mainland classified road network. (Road Act, 2007).

Tanzania National Roads Agency

Telephone Number

Email and Website

3rd Floor,

10 Shaaban Robert Road/Garden Avenue Junction.

Dar es Salaam

Tel: +255 22 2926001/6
Fax: +255 22 2926000

E-mail : tanroadshq@tanroads.go.tz

Website: https://www.tanroads.go.tz/

Road transport is the most widely used in Tanzania, carrying over 90% of the passengers and 75% of the freight traffic in the country. The total road networks in Tanzania include 181,189.77 of roads, of which TANROADS is managing a total of 36,760 km, comprises 12,223 km of Trunk roads, 23,846 km of regional roads and 691 km of Designated District roads. The remaining 144,429.77 km is rural, urban and feeder roads under the responsibility of Prime Minister’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) managed by Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA)

Road transport in Tanzania faces different problems such as insufficient funds for rehabilitation, upgrading for routine maintenance, high rates of accidents on the roads occur due to poor state of the roads, weak institutional arrangement coordination in the road transport, and high costs of construction of roads and maintenance. (Tanzania Revenue Authority, 2017).

In Tanzania, roads maintenance for both paved and unpaved roads is done through five ways. The first way is called routine and recurrent maintenance and mainly consists of grass cutting, reshaping roads and cleaning of sewage system. The second way is called periodic maintenance. The third one is spot improvement and includes rutting and portholes. The fourth and fifth ways cover bridge preventive maintenance and repair and bridge major repair. (TANROADS, 2016)

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.1 Government Contact List here.

Distance Matrix

Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)

	Dodoma	Dar es Salaam	Kigoma	Mwanza	Arusha	Mbeya	Tanga	Mtwara
Dodoma		451	807	701	425	594	588	1007
Dar es Salaam	451		1258	1152	646	822	354	556
Kigoma	807	1258		633	1090	860	1525	1814
Mwanza	701	1152	633		787	924	1222	1708
Arusha	425	646	1090	787		1020	435	1202
Mbeya	594	822	860	924	1020		959	1122
Tanga	588	354	1525	1222	435	959		910
Mtwara	1007	556	1814	1708	1202	1122	910

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hrs)

	Dodoma	Dar es Salaam	Kigoma	Mwanza	Arusha	Mbeya	Tanga	Mtwara
Dodoma		8	13	11	7	11	9	17
Dar es Salaam	8		22	20	13	15	6.5	9
Kigoma	13	22		12	17	15.5	22	31
Mwanza	11	20	12		12	16	19	30
Arusha	7	13	17	12		17	8	22
Mbeya	11	15	15.5	16	17		18.5	17
Tanga	9	6.5	22	19	8	18.5		15
Mtwara	17	9	31	30	22	17	15

Road Security

Road safety remains a significant concern in Tanzania, with an estimated 1,004 fatalities in 2022 reported by Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) in their annual reporting. The Tanzanian government has implemented various road safety initiatives, including stricter traffic laws, increased enforcement, and public awareness campaigns. Tanzania has been selected for the implementation of the Ten Step Plan for Safer Road Infrastructure Pilot Project supported by the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) and the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF). The cornerstone of the project is the Tanzanian Road Assessment Programme (TanRAP), launched in September 2022 to eliminate high-risk roads and curb the number of deaths on the country’s roads annually, headed by the Ministry of Transport (MoWT), which aims to build capacity and improve the safety of road infrastructure in the country in partnership with other leading stakeholders. Such as Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA), Tanzania Road Association (TARA), National Institute of Transport (NIT), Road Safety Ambassadors (RSA), Roads Fund Board (RFB), development banks, mobility clubs, road safety NGOs and industry.

Tanzania’s vision is to have a safe environment for the Road Traffic System, which is in accordance with internationally accepted standards. The policy seeks to guide and unite all stakeholders and put emphasis on cooperation and sharing of knowledge, experience, expertise, and resources. The National Road Safety Policy has been developed in accordance with the strategy for the reduction / prevention of accidents:

Revised systems and institutional arrangements for road safety management in Tanzania.
Revised national road infrastructure safety strategy and action plans.
Revised national road design standards to ensure that they address road safety for all road users and meet the specific needs of vulnerable road users.
Revised current national and local operational road safety policies, standards, guidelines, and financing arrangements.
New national training, accreditation, and certification scheme (that supports new road safety targets and builds institutional capacity to sustain the National Safer Road Infrastructure Plan and National Road Assessment Program.

To ensure safety on the road, the government has implemented a maximum speed limit of 50 km per hours on all highways approaching main towns and villages. This affects the travel time as this speed limited is strictly enforced.

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits

The legislations which regulate issues of weighbridges and axle load limitations is The East African Community Vehicle Load Control Act, 2016 and its three (3) Regulations (Vehicle Dimension and Axle Configuration; Special Loads; and Enforcement Measures, Regulation, 2018).

Axle Load Limits	Tanzania
Truck with 2 Axles	18,000 kg
Truck with 3 Axles	26,000 kg
Truck with 4 Axles	33,000 kg
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles	28,000 kg
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles	36,000 kg
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles	44,000 kg
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles	50,000 kg
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles	38,000 kg
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles	45,000 kg
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles	54,000 kg
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles	56,000 kg

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.1 Border Crossing of Kabanga (Burundi)

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Overview

Kabanga One stop Border Post (OSBP) is a Tanzania-Burundi border crossing located in Ngara District of the Kagera Region near the borders of Rwanda and Burundi, on Burundi side it is called Kobero OSBP located in the region of Muyinga. Kabanga/Kobero OSBP operates on a 12-hour shift pattern due to security concerns in the isolated mountainous terrain. There are several Government agencies all available daily with the aim of expediting and facilitating the clearance of goods across border quickly and smoothly. Currently the following Government agencies are available: TRA, Immigration, TBS, TMDA, WMA, TASAC, Livestock & fisheries Dept, Port Health, Forest Dept, TAEC and Ministry of Agriculture. Average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hrs depending on nature of the consignment.

The Ngara District is located in northwest Tanzania and is situated at an elevation of 1800m, Ngara has four seasons: two dry seasons from June to September and January to February with two rainy seasons from October to December and from March to May. During dry seasons there are sometimes strong winds/hazy air and temperature, The rain is sometimes associated with strong winds, floods, mud, and fog. Access routes have steep inclines and there are many accidents along the roads, evident by the number of heavy goods vehicles overturned on the steep verges of the roads. In places the road surface is paved but in poor condition and during the rainy season, heavy rainwater flows powerfully down the road surface reducing traction and causing added difficulty for heavy goods vehicles.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Tanzania: Kabanga OSBP Burundi: Kobero OSBP
Province or District	Ngara
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Bukoba-Kagera (350km)
Latitude	-2.662716
Longitude	30.420198
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Contact Person	Officer In charge. Mr. Harold Emanuel Palangyo

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Distance 1007km

Truck Travel Time: 18hrs

Car Travel time: 18hrs

Nearest Port

TANGA

Distance 1125km

Truck Travel Time: 24hrs

Car Travel time: 24hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

MWANZA (413km)

Truck Travel Time: 9hrs

Car Travel time: 9hrs

Other Information

Weighbridge

Nyakahura-60KM

Fuel Station 1KM from the boarder.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	08:00 to 20:00
Tuesdays	08:00 to 20:00
Wednesdays	08:00 to 19:00
Thursdays	08:00 to 19:00
Fridays	08:00 to 19:00
Saturdays	08:00 to 19:00
Sundays	08:00 to 19:00
National Holidays	08:00 to 19:00
Seasonal Constraints	N/A

Daily Capacity

The level of traffic flow reported for 2022/23 FY was:

Numbers of Trucks – 120 Per Day 
Numbers of Cars – 20 PER DAY 
Passenger Buses – 3 per week

The immigration and customs officials from both countries occupy the same offices and sit adjacent to each other this facilitating efficient traffic flow, easy movement of goods and persons between the two countries and minimize the number of required stops during cross-border trade. Kabanga OSBP was constructed in 2021 and has a large parking area for trucks with 6,500m2 on a hard surface.

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Customs Clearance

Under the Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made by the consignee country and applied across EAC. The declaration will be processed in Tanzania as a consignee and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include;

Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.

Government agencies operating at the Kabanga OSBP include.

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
Tanzania Immigration services,
Tanzania Standards Bureau (TBS),
Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
Port Health,
Forest Dept,
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
Ministry of Agriculture.

Currently average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hrs depending on nature of the consignment.

Other Relevant Information

The fees for trucks crossing the border vary depending on the origin of the journey, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.

The usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and a contract signed between the customer and the clearing agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authority. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering country. Under SCT the clearance is completed at the destination country, thus truck driver has to present C2 accompanied by SuBT1. (Good transfer) Form C2-Cargo Manifest

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.

2.3.2 Tanzania Border Crossing of Kigoma (DR Congo)

Overview
Daily Capacity
Customs Clearance

Overview

The border of Kigoma is located at Lake Tangayika. Most of the facilities and equipment such as cranes, warehouse and customs offices are located at Kigoma port. Strong winds at the lake and rain hinder the smooth operation of marine vessels since they limit the loading and offloading of goods at the port.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Kigoma Border
Province or District	Kigoma mjini
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Ujiji (8 km)
Latitude	S 04^o 32’627’
Longitude	E 029^o 37’633’’
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Contact Person	Customs Officer Mathew Riziki Tel: +255712526643 Email: mriziki@tra.go.tz

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	N/A
Nearest Port	Kibilizi Port Distance, 1 km Truck Travel Time: 8 minutes Car Travel time: 3 minutes
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Ujiji Distance, 8 km Truck Travel Time: 40 minutes Car Travel time: 25 minutes
Other Information	Lumumba road is the road direct to the border, alongside the road there are various services like fuel stations (ORYX, OLYMPIC and GBP) and financial services like Exim Bank and CRDB Bank.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00
Tuesdays	12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00
Wednesdays	12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00
Thursdays	12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00
Fridays	12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00
Saturdays	12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00
Sundays	12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00
National Holidays	There is no operation during all recognized national holidays, but in case of any circumstances or emergencies, the operation at the border is conducted as usual.
Seasonal Constraints	Strong winds and heavy rains limit the smooth operation of marine transport services and customs procedures.

Daily Capacity

The daily capacity of the border is determined by the number of ships that call at the port since the border is along the lake (Lake Tanganyika). Vehicles are used to bring in and take out the cargo from the port but only marine vessels are used to cross the border. Per day about 200 to 500 tons of cargo are cleared at the border.

Customs Clearance

Usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, authorization letter, Bill of lading and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering the country and also the certificate of origin can be required if the goods are from the country within the same regional integration such members countries of SADIC so as to get reduction of taxes.

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

At Kigoma border there is no waiting time especially if all required documents are complete and are on time. In the previously years, the waiting time was due to the payments for duties and taxes, but currently there is improvement of payment system which has reduced the waiting time. The system is known as TANCIS. Food shipments may be subjected to multiple inspections from TFDA to ensure their quality and compliance with approved standards.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.3 Border Crossing of Horo Horo (Kenya)

Overview

The Horo Horo One Stop Border Post (OSBP) is a joint border crossing facility between Tanzania and Kenya, it is one of the busiest border crossings between the two countries. Prior to the opening of the OSBP, it could take up to two days to clear customs at the Horo Horo border crossing, average crossing times are now 30 minutes. Horo Horo OSBP has very good infrastructure housed in a modern building with good facilities, ample parking available and good road network from Tanga. Inspection is conducted by a multiagency team resulting in smooth processing and quick flow of traffic.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Tanzania: Horo Horo Kenya: Lunga Lunga
Province or District	Mkinga District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Tanga (65km)
Latitude	-4.601153
Longitude	39.105613
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA)
Contact Person	Mwansiti Mustafa Iddi Officer Incharge Horohoro Border Post +255653300522

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Kilimanjaro International Airport (462 km) Truck Travel Time: 8h 30 min Car Travel time: 8h 30min
Nearest Port	Tanga Port (68 km) Truck Travel Time: 1h 30 min Car Travel time: 1h 30 min
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Tanga (68 km) Truck Travel Time: 1h 30 min Car Travel time: 1h 30 min
Other Information	The road from Tanga is in very good condition, there is a police checkpoint approximately 3 Kilometre from the border post. 1 Kilometre from the border post are 2 weighing bridges, one on either side of the road. There are No fuel stations along the road, fuel available in Tanga.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24 hrs
Tuesdays	24 hrs
Wednesdays	24 hrs
Thursdays	24 hrs
Fridays	24 hrs
Saturdays	24 hrs
Sundays	24 hrs
National Holidays	N/A
Seasonal Constraints	None

Daily Capacity

The Horo Horo (OSBP) has an average of daily traffic flow of per day of 40 Trucks, 50 Cars and 6 Passenger busses with an average wait time of 30 minutes. Average daily tonnage of commercial freight passing through Horo Horo OSBP is 1200 Mt. Weighbridges in service 1 Kilometre from the OSBP, maximum permissible axel limit is 56MT for pooling trucks and 50MT for semi-trailer.

Customs Clearance

Under Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made in Tanzania and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include

Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.

Standard documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present a valid passport to the authority. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. Fees (USD per truck) road use USD 10 per 100km per truck of more than 3 axel, if less than 3 axel is USD 6 per 100km. Small vehicles fees are mainly based on the length of the journey in Tanzania.

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.4 Border Crossing of Namanga (Kenya)

Overview

The Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) is a joint border crossing facility between Tanzania and Kenya, it is one of the busiest border crossings between the two countries. Prior to the opening of the OSBP, it could take up to two days to clear customs at the Namanga border crossing, average crossing times are now 30 minutes. Introduction of the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) included improvements in the road infrastructure and simplification of the customs procedures. Namanga OSBP has very good infrastructure housed in a modern building with good facilities, ample parking available and very good road to Arusha. Inspection is conducted by a multiagency team resulting in smooth processing and quick flow of traffic and no matter from which side of the border the crossing takes place there is only a requirement for customs procedure to take place at the point of entry reducing the customs/immigration administrative process in half.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Namanga
Province or District	Longido district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Arusha (110 km)
Latitude	-2.549249
Longitude	36.785822
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA)
Contact Person	Edwin Changwe Assistant Regional Manager – Customs Arusha echangwe@tra.go.tz +2557832759999

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Kilimanjaro International Airport (157 km) Truck Travel Time: 3.30 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs
Nearest Port	Tanga (524 km) Truck Travel Time: 9 -10 hrs Car Travel time: 9 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Arusha (110 km) Truck Travel Time: 2.30 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs
Other Information	There are multiple fuel station in Arusha and 3 fuel station on the A104 road from Arusha to Namanga OSBP, additionally there are fuel station within the town of Namanga on the Kenyan side of the border. There are new weighbridge stations on both side of the road approximately 3 Km from Namanga OSPB on the Tanzanian side of the Border.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24/7
Tuesdays	24/7
Wednesdays	24/7
Thursdays	24/7
Fridays	24/7
Saturdays	24/7
Sundays	24/7
National Holidays	No
Seasonal Constraints	No

Daily Capacity

The level of traffic flow reported for 2022/23 FY was:

Numbers of Trucks – 150- 200 Per Day
Numbers of Cars – 50/60 PER DAY
PASSENGER BUSES- 6-8 tourist buses and local 6 passenger buses Per Day
TONNAGE: 2116MT export and 381MT import average Per Day

The OSBP is well designed with good traffic management, cars have a separate traffic flow to trucks, there is plenty of parking for trucks and busses with separate parkin areas for cars. Namanga OSBP has good road surfaces with excellent drainage allowing the post to continue to operate smoothly even during heavy rain. The customs post is large with desks clearly marked in English and Swahili.

Customs Clearance

The biggest cause of delays reported was due to incorrect paperwork. Additional reasons for potential delay are the importation of restricted items which require inspection by specialist agencies such as the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission which would not be part of the multiagency inspection team which normally operates at the OSBP.

Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.

Other Relevant Information

Import procedures have to be followed in order to clear goods as per the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) 2004. The documentation process is done online through Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) for imports and exports and can be completed before arrival of the goods. Customs agents lodge the documents in the clearance system i.e. Tanzania Customs Integrated System Mainland attaching all other relevant import supporting documents, Agents are urged to lodge such documents at least 7 days before arrival of the goods. Pre – Arrival Declaration is a facility in the clearance system which allows the Importer/Agent to start the clearance procedures of the goods before the arrival of the goods at the entry point.

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.5 Border Crossing of Sirari (Kenya)

Overview

Sirari One stop Border Post (OSBP), is a Tanzania-Kenya border crossing situated in Tarime District, on Kenyan side it is called Isebania OSBP situated in Migori County. This is a 24/7 border operation with several Government agencies all available at once with the aim of expediting and facilitating clearance of goods across border, currently the following Government agencies are available: TRA, Immigration, TBS, TMDA, WMA, TASAC, Livestock & Fisheries Dept, Port Health, Forest Dept, TAEC and Ministry of Agriculture.

In future to strengthen the process of verifying goods, the Government of Tanzania is planning to install Truck Cargo Scanner which will make easier & quick the process of verifying goods and detecting any contrabands to cross border.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Tanzania: Sirari Kenya: Isebania
Province or District	Tarime District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Musoma (86 Km)
Latitude	-1.244749
Longitude	34.475280
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Contact Person	Assistant Manager, Said Salim Hemed +255 715 000 640

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Kilimanjaro International Airport 550 km Truck Travel Time: 12hrs Car Travel time: 8hrs
Nearest Port	Mwanza Port Distance 290km Truck Travel Time: 6hrs Car Travel time: 4hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Musoma-Mara Region Distance 86km Truck Travel Time: 2hrs Car Travel time: 1hr 30min
Other Information	The route to reach Sirari border post from Musoma is a well maintained paved single carriageway with twin-weighbridges (North and South) 1km from the border post, there are fuel stations along the road 15Km.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24/7
Tuesdays	24/7
Wednesdays	24/7
Thursdays	24/7
Fridays	24/7
Saturdays	24/7
Sundays	24/7
National Holidays	N/A
Seasonal Constraints	N/A.

15 km

Daily Capacity

The Sirari (OSBP) has an average daily traffic flow of per day of 45 Trucks, 180 to 200 Cars with an average wait time of 30minutes to 3 hours. Average daily tonnage of commercial freight passing through Sirari OSBP is 1,350Mt. Weighbridges in service 15 Kilometre from the OSBP, maximum permissible axel limit is 56MT for pooling trucks and 50MT for semi-trailer.

Additional Information.

The OSBP is well designed with good traffic management, cars have a separate traffic flow to trucks, there is plenty of parking for trucks with separate parking areas for small vehicles. Sirari OSBP has good road surfaces with an excellent Office infrastructure that is equipped for smooth and comfortable transit between Tanzania and Kenya.

Customs Clearance

Under Single Customs Territory ,five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made by the consignee country and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania as consignee and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include;

Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.

Standard documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, road consignment note, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver must present a valid passport to the authority. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. Fees (USD per truck) road use USD 10 per 100km per truck of more than 3 axel, if less than 3 axel is USD 6 per 100km. Small vehicles fees are mainly based on the length of the journey in Tanzania.

Government agencies operating at the Sirari OSBP include.

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
Tanzania Immigration services,
Tanzania Standards Bureau (TBS),
Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
Port Health,
Forest Dept,
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
Ministry of Agriculture.

For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.6 Border Crossing of Kasumulu (Malawi)

Overview

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The Kasumulu Border Crossing is a land border crossing between Tanzania and Malawi, it is the crucial crossing point for goods traveling from Dar es Salaam port to Malawi. The border crossing is about 100 kilometres (62 miles) south of Mbeya, Tanzania, and 200 kilometres (124 miles) north of Lilongwe, Malawi. It is located on the Songwe River, which forms the natural border between the two countries.

The border crossing is open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. To cross the border, you will need to have a valid passport and visa. You may also need to pay a visa fee, which varies depending on your nationality. You can obtain a visa at the Tanzanian embassy or consulate in your home country, or at the Kasumulu border crossing.

The Kasumulu border crossing is a relatively easy crossing to navigate. However, it is always advisable to allow plenty of time for the crossing, as there can sometimes be queues. It is also advisable to have all of your documentation ready in advance. It is also important to be aware of the different driving rules in Tanzania and Malawi. In Tanzania, traffic drives on the left side of the road, while in Malawi, traffic drives on the right side of the road.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Tanzania: Kasumulu Malawi: Songwe
Province or District	Mbeya district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	(18 km)
Latitude	-9.589674
Longitude	33.776242
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA)
Contact Person	Officer-in-charge Mr Nsajigwa Mwambegele +255 75574719 nmwambegele@tra.go.tz

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Songwe Airport (521 km) Truck Travel Time: 2h 30 min Car Travel time: 2h 30min
Nearest Port	Dar es Salaam Port (905 km) Truck Travel Time: 21 hrs Car Travel time: 21 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Mbeya (111 km) Truck Travel Time: 2h 30 min Car Travel time: 2h 30 min
Other Information	The road from Mbeya is in very good condition even though there is very lots of heavy good’s vehicles traveling the route. There is a weighbridge in Uyole, Mbeya 102 Km from OSBP. There are also several fuel stations on the route from Mbeya.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	12hrs
Tuesdays	12hrs
Wednesdays	12hrs
Thursdays	12hrs
Fridays	12hrs
Saturdays	12hrs
Sundays	12hrs
National Holidays	12hrs
Seasonal Constraints	N/A

Daily Capacity

The level of traffic flow reported for 2022/23 FY was: 

Numbers of Trucks – 80-100Per Day  
Numbers of Cars – 20-30Per Day
Passenger Buses – 2 Per Week

Kasumulu is not operating as an OSBP at present, the Malawi station is under construction and is expected to be complete in late 2024.This create a delay on the Malawi side for clearance however when the OSBP is operational this will alleviate this problem.

Customs Clearance

Malawi is not a member of the East African Community and therefore are not part of the single customs territory. Therefore, this traditional border crossing requires traffic to be checked by customs on both sides. However, the traffic flow of transit goods through Kasumulu is very quick and takes only one (1) hour on average for a truck to complete inspection and cross the Tanzanian side of the border.

The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include. 

Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.  
Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.

Government agencies operating at the Tunduma OSBP include. 

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),  
Tanzania Immigration services,  
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS),
Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),  
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),  
Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),  
Livestock & Fisheries Dept,  
Port Health,  
Forest Dept,  
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)  
Ministry of Agriculture.

Other Relevant Information

The usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and a contract signed between the customer and the clearing agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authority. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering country. Clearance is completed at the destination country, thus truck driver has to present C2 accompanied by SuBT1. (Goods transfer) Form C2-Cargo Manifest

Fees for small vehicles $25 per month regardless of distance

Fees for Trucks are $10 per 100Km traveled.

For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.

2.3.7 Tanzania Border Crossing of Mbamba (Malawi)

Customs Clearance

The port of Mbamba is located on Lake Nyasa and constitutes a border crossing point with Malawi, through the port of Nkhata. Mbamba is the eastern point of the Mtwara corridor project, which aims to link Mtwara port to Mbamba port. The goal is to provide road, rail and waterway infrastructure to access southern Tanzania, Northern Mozambique, Eastern Malawi and Eastern Zambia.

There are different transport options on Lake Nyasa such as barges, tankers and small cargo vessels as well as passenger vessels. The port of Mbamba is underutilized at the moment and would require investment to improve its infrastructure.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Tanzania: Mbamba Malawi: Nkhata
Province or District	Ruvuma district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Mbamba Bay (0 km)
Latitude	-11.288078
Longitude	34.803248
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Songwe Airport (630 km) Truck Travel Time: 12 hrs Car Travel time: 12 hrs
Nearest Port	Mtwara Port (815 km) Truck Travel Time: 14 hrs Car Travel time: 14 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Mbamba Bay (0 km) Truck Travel Time: 14 hrs Car Travel time: 14 hrs
Other Information

Customs Clearance

Usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authorities. Note that the goods are subject to examination upon entering the country. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

2.3.8 Tanzania Border Crossing of Mtambaswala (Mozambique)

Overview
Customs Clearance

Overview

Negomano/Mtambaswala (Unity Bridge) Border Control is a border control post between Mozambique and Tanzania. The Unity Bridge over the Rovuma River was inaugurated on 12 May 2010. On the Tanzania side, the road has been recently paved.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Tanzania: Mtambaswala Mozambique: Negomano
Province or District	Mtwara district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Masuguru village 10 km
Latitude	-11.411004
Longitude	38.491678
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzanian Revenue Authority
Contact Person

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Dar es Salaam Airport 712 km Truck Travel Time: 12 hrs Car Travel time: 12 hrs
Nearest Port	Mtwara Port 309 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Masasi 111 km Truck Travel Time: 2h 30 min Car Travel time: 2h 30 min
Other Information	The nearest gas station from the border crossing is in Masasi.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	07h30-16h00
Tuesdays	07h30-16h00
Wednesdays	07h30-16h00
Thursdays	07h30-16h00
Fridays	07h30-16h00
Saturdays	07h30-16h00
Sundays	07h30-16h00
National Holidays	n/a
Seasonal Constraints	n/a

Customs Clearance

Usual documents required for the custom clearance include invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authorities. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering the country. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.9 Border Crossing of Rusumo (Rwanda)

Overview

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Rusumo One stop Border Post (OSBP), is a Tanzania-Rwanda border located in Ngara District on Tanzania side. It is called Rusumo OSBP located at Kirehe District. This is a 24/7 border operation with a number of Government agencies all available at once with the aim of expediting and facilitating clearance of goods across border, currently the following Government agencies are available: TRA, Immigration, TBS, TMDA, WMA, TASAC, Livestock & Fisheries Dept, Health Port, Forest Dept, TAEC and Ministry of Agriculture.

The average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & SCT facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hrs depending on nature of the consignment. On average 600 trucks cross the border daily.

Tanzanian Customs at Rusumo OSBP, work collaboratively with their counterparts on the Rwandan side to ensure smooth and quick clearance of both cargo and people. Both Tanzanian and Rwandan Customs share the OSBP.

To strengthen the process of verifying goods Rusumo OSBP is planning to install a Cargo Scanner which will make easier & quick the process of verifying goods and detecting any contrabands crossing border.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Rusumo
Province or District	Kagera district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Nyakasanza (19 km)
Latitude	-2.383880
Longitude	30.784552
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzania Revenue Authority (TPA)
Contact Person	Officer in charge; Amos Lloyd Katusabe amos.katusabe@tra.go.tz

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Kilimanjaro International Airport (981km)

Truck Travel Time: 20 hrs

Car Travel time: 20 hrs

Nearest Port

Tanga (1,195km)

Truck Travel Time: 24hrs

Car Travel time: 22hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Mwanza (390 km)

Truck Travel Time:8 hrs

Car Travel time:8 hrs

Other Information

Weighing bridge on site.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24/7
Tuesdays	24/7
Wednesdays	24/7
Thursdays	24/7
Fridays	24/7
Saturdays	24/7
Sundays	24/7
National Holidays	N/A
Seasonal Constraints	N/A

Daily Capacity

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Customs Clearance

Under the Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made by the consignee country and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania as consignee and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed several online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include.

Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.

Government agencies operating at the Rusumo OSBP include.

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
Tanzania Immigration services,
Tanzania Standards Bureau (TBS),
Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
Port Health,
Forest Dept,
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
Ministry of Agriculture.

Other Relevant Information

For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.10 Border Crossing of Mutukula (Uganda)

Overview

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Mutukula One stop Border Post (OSBP) is a Tanzania-Uganda border located in Missenyi District. On the Ugandan side, it is also known as Mutukula OSBP situated in Kyotera District. This is a 24/7 border operation with several Government agencies all available at once with the aim of expediting and facilitating clearance of goods across border, currently the following Government agencies are available: TRA, Immigration, TBS, TMDA, WMA, TASAC, Livestock & Fisheries Dept, Port Health, Forest Dept, TAEC and Ministry of Agriculture.

Average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on nature of the consignment.

Customs personnel at Mutukula OSBP reported a significant reduction in cross border traffic since the opening of a Gatuna OSBP between Rwanda and Uganda. Since Gatuna OSBP has become fully operational, many cars and trucks are passing through that route rather than transiting through Tanzania. They attributed the reduction to improved road infrastructure from Masaka to Mtukula and lower weight restriction per axle in Tanzania which results in a higher cost for transport operators.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Mutukula OSBP
Province or District	Kagera
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Misenyi District (30km)
Latitude	-1.001111
Longitude	31.416002
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Contact Person	Officer in charge; Mr. Kani Erasto Kishimba EMAIL: Kani.kishimba@tra.go.tz Phone: No. +255752624657

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Distance in 1150km

Truck Travel Time: 20hrs

Car Travel time: 20hrs

Nearest Port

Name

TANGA 1370 km

Truck Travel Time: 24hrs

Car Travel time: 24hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Name: BUKOBA

Distance 83 km

Truck Travel Time: 1H30 - 2HRS

Car Travel time: 1H30

Other Information

3 Fuel Stations Within 3KM

1 Weighbridge Within 1KM.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24/7
Tuesdays	24/7
Wednesdays	24/7
Thursdays	24/7
Fridays	24/7
Saturdays	24/7
Sundays	24/7
National Holidays	24/7
Seasonal Constraints	N/A.

Daily Capacity

The level of traffic flow reported for 2022/23 FY was:

Numbers of Trucks – 75 Per Day 
Numbers of Cars – 20 Per Day
Passenger Buses – 6 Per Week

The immigration and customs officials from both countries occupy the same offices and sit adjacent to each other this facilitating efficient traffic flow, easy movement of goods and persons between the two countries and minimize the number of required stops during cross-border trade. The One-Stop Border Post has allowed to create a space dedicated to trucks and a cargo clearance office.

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Customs Clearance

Under the Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made by the consignee country and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania as consignee and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include;

Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.

Government agencies operating at the Mutukula OSBP include.

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
Tanzania Immigration services,
Tanzania Standards Bureau (TBS),
Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
Port Health,
Forest Dept,
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
Ministry of Agriculture.

Other Relevant Information

For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.11 Border Crossing of Tunduma (Zambia)

Overview

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Zambia is not part of the single customs Territory however, there is currently a One Stop Border Post (OSBP) being fully implemented at the Tunduma border. The procedures and processes have been harmonized to speed up the flows between Zambia and Tanzania. Tunduma OSBP is the busiest border crossing in Tanzania as it is the entry and exit point for most of Zambia’s international trade through Dar es Salaam port. The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) rail line also passes through Tunduma.

The road from Mbeya is a single carriage way and is extremely congested with slow moving heavy goods vehicles, the high volume of heavy traffic takes a toll on the road surface, and this results in ongoing repair work along sections of the road adding to delays reaching the border.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Country #1: Tanzania: Tunduma Country #2: Zambia: Nakonde
Province or District	Momba district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Town Name: Tunduma Distance in km: 0 kilometer
Latitude	-9.315646
Longitude	32.763514
Managing Authority / Agency	Tanzania Revenue Authority
Contact Person	Mr. Kassim Mhando (Officer In Charge) +255 716155664 kmhando@tra.go.tz

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Julius Nyerere International Airport (935km). Truck Travel Time: 22 hours Car Travel time: 18 hours
Nearest Port	Dar es salaam(925km) Truck Travel Time: 22 hours Car Travel time: 18 hours
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Mbeya(103km) Truck Travel Time: 2hours Car Travel time: 1hour 30 minutes
Other Information	The road to Dar es salaam has five (5) weighbridges, is under construction to wider road in some parts

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24 hours
Tuesdays	24 hours
Wednesdays	24 hours
Thursdays	24 hours
Fridays	24hours
Saturdays	24hours
Sundays	24hours
National Holidays	N/A
Seasonal Constraints	During the rainy season, the examination of goods takes more time since the covered space is limited.

Daily Capacity

Every day, between 400 to 500 cargo trucks cross the border at Tunduma. In addition, a considerable number of private vehicles and pedestrians are transiting via the border crossing. The cargo trucks currently cross based on agreed roaster such that: -,

From 09; 00 am to 21:00 pm: - Containerized cargo crosses, this is reportedly due to Zambian Revenue Authority customs cargo scanner only operating for 12 hours per day.

From 21; 01pm to 08:59am tankers and loose cargo crosses

The route to reach and cross the border is narrow and it causes important problem of congestion. Trucks take at least a day to process through customs.

Customs Clearance

Usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authority. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering country. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.

Other Relevant Information

To cross the border, all customs, immigration and other government departments’ formalities have to be fully accomplished, the maximum waiting time for the above departments to complete the procedures suppose all required necessary papers have been furnished to them by Customs agents, Drivers and Passengers is less than one (1) hour.

The Inspection of goods is done once involving all relevant government departments. The other government departments which at minimum involved in inspections varies depending on nature and sensitivity of the goods, at minimum includes Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS), Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides, Tanzania Police Force, The Government General Chemist, Tanzania Forest Service, etc.

For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.4 Railway Assessment

Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) Railway Assessment

The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is the largest railway network with a total length of 2,706 km, governed by the Tanzania Railways Corporation Act, 1977 and the Railway Act supplement of 2017. The network connects the major cities and towns of Dar es Salaam, Tabora, Mpanda Kigoma, Mwanza, Tanga, Arusha, and Moshi. TRC also operates a Multimodal rail service link via ferry service across Lake Victoria, connecting Tanzania to Uganda by dedicated rail ferries which berth at rail ferry piers that permit direct ferry access from rail tracks. The rail ferry connects the Tanzania Central Line at Mwanza with the Uganda Railways at Port Bell. Typical travel times are 19 hours between Mwanza and Port Bell. The Central line connects with Dar es Salaam Port, transporting cargo to and from global markets to Uganda. However, the central corridor connects Dar es salaam to Kigoma port through Lake Tanganyika to Kalemie Province in DR Congo.

TRC plays an important role in the Tanzanian economy, carrying both passengers and freight. In 2022-2023, TRC carried a total of 499,891 passengers and 413,155 tonnes of freight. Continuous improvement of track has meant in the last financial year meant no rail line closure and TRC has further investment in rolling stock planned with 19 new locomotives on order from Germany and South Korea due in batches, 2 electric due end of 2023, consisting of 10 units for passenger service and 9 for freight services.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Travel Time Matrix Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC)

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (in hours)
	Dodoma	Dar Es Salaam	Morogoro	Tabora	Kigoma	Mwanza	Tanga
Dodoma		11	8	12	25	23	22
Dar es Salaam	11		5	21	41	38	15
Morogoro	8	8		20	33	31	15
Tabora	13	12	21		13	11	36
Kigoma	25	41	33	12		24	48
Mwanza	23	39	31	11	24		46
Tanga	22	15	15	35	48	46

Average speed is 35-40 KPH

Railway Companies and Consortia

Tanzania has two railway lines one operates on the central and northern corridor (Tanzania Railways Corporation -TRC) and the second operates on the southern highland's corridor (Tanzania Zambia Railways Authority -TAZARA).

Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is the sole operator of the central and northern rail lines it does not have open access for private rail operators. However, it supports operation of private owned wagons, i.e. East Africa railway haulers provide a variety of logistics services and have 100 rail wagons available for operation on the TRC rail network. The TRC rail network plays an important role in the country's economy, transporting both passengers and freight. In 2021-2022, TRC carried over 428,376 passengers and 416,866 tons of freight. The TRC regulation of fares is governed by the Railway Act 2017, article 60 (b) which gives a mandate to the regulator (LATRA) to set tariff, levy, rates, fare, and other charges as may be imposed by TRC.

The mechanism for regulating fares on Tanzanian rail services is done by LATRA through a process of internal consultation and analysis. The LATRA will consider a number of factors when setting fares, including the cost of operating the rail services, the level of demand, and the fares charged by other transportation modes. Therefore, TAZARA on the Tanzania side is required to submit its proposed fares to the government-LATRA for approval before they can be implemented. LATRA will review the proposed fares to ensure that they are reasonable and affordable.

https://www.eastafricahauliers.co.tz/

For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List.

Capacity Table

TRC Rail Operator Capacity
	TRC
Lines Operates On	One line
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity	273 m-409 m Pulling (750-1200MT)
Locomotives	Diesel Electric
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m)	15.946 m 40.5- 44 mt
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m)	13.9 m 40.5- 46 mt
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m)	12 m 40.5- 44 mt
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m)	old=13.9; new=13.0 Tanker=40000-53000 litres

Key Route Information

Standard Route Information
	Route A Dar es Salaam - Morogoro	Route B Morogoro – Tabora	Route C Tabora – Mpanda	Route D Dar es Salaam - Tanga	Route E Dar es Salaam- Moshi/Arusha
Track Gauge	1m	1m	1m	1m	1m
Ruling Gradient	1.5 to 2.5%	1.5 to 2.5%	1.5 to 2.5%	1.5 to 2.5%	1.5 to 2.5%
Total Track Distance	1254km	379km	210 k	331 Km	640Km
Type of Rail	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings
Total Track Travel Time	41hours	11hour	10 hrs	12 hrs	21 hrs
Maintenance	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Companies / Consortiums Operating online	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Traffic Frequency	Biweekly	Weekly	Weekly	Weekly	Biweekly
Security	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Main Stations

Rail line from Tabora to Kigoma is being upgraded to carry weight capacity of 80 pounds over the next 2 years.

Security Trains travel with armed police on board

Key Stations

Key Station Information
	DSM	DSM	Kigoma	Isaka	Mpanda	Mwanza
Location	Dar es Salaam	Dar es Salaam	Kigoma	Isaka	Mpanda	Mwanza
Contact Information	+255 715 286 873	+255 622612447	+255 717 434 117	+255 685 937 111	+255 765060678	+255 652914930
Connections with Other Transport Means	Road / sea / Air	Road / sea/ Air	Road / lake/ Air	Road	Road	Road / lake/ Air
Storage Capacity *(m² and m³)*	20713.9m³	KGM 1000m2 KGB 5000m2	1000m2	N/A	N/A	N/A
Handling Equipment		Reach Stacker	Reach Stacker	Reach Stacker
Handling Capacity		10 TEU / Hour	10 TEU / Hour	10 TEU / Hour
Other Comments	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) Railway Assessment

The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), is a bi-national railway linking the Southern Africa Regional transport network to Eastern Africa's seaport of Dar es Salaam, offering both freight and passenger transportation services between and within Tanzania and Zambia. The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) rail network is an 1,860 km railway line connecting Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia. The railway also serves the landlocked countries of Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. TAZARA operates and maintains the southern rail corridor, however, TAZARA also allow private operators use the rail line for freight. major transporters of mineral ores and refined copper, manganese, cobalt and other minerals out of Zambia and the DRC. The effects Climate change poses a major threat to the TAZARA rail network. Extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, can damage infrastructure and disrupt services alone the southern line. TAZARA has cargo terminus, with gantry cranes and other handling facilities at New Kapiri Mposhi, Kasama, Makambako and Dar es Salaam stations. A trans-shipment facility at Kidatu that handles the transfer of cargo from the wider gauge (1,067mm) wagons of TAZARA onto the narrower gauge (1,000mm) wagons of the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) facilitating interconnectivity amongst Southern, Central and East Africa.

The presidents of Tanzania and Zambia have announced that Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is planning to build a new Cape gauge (1,067mm) rail line into Zambia to connect the country's copper mines to the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The new line would be approximately 300 kilometres long and would run from the town of Kapiri Mposhi to the border with Tanzania.

The proposal for the new line is still in the early stages of development, but TAZARA has already started to secure funding and investment. In 2022, the African Development Bank approved a $500 million loan to support the project.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List.

Travel Time Matrix Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)

	Dar es Salaam	IFAKARA	MLIMBA	MBALIZI	MBEYA	IDOGE SONGWE	TUNDUMA
Dar es Salaam		11	17	24	31	32	37
IFAKARA	11		4	12	21	22	25
MLIMBA	17	4		7	15	19	23
MBALIZI	24	12	7		7	11	14
MBEYA	31	21	15	7		1	4
IDOGE /SONGWE	32	22	19	11	1		3
TUNDUMA	37	25	23	14	4	3

Railway Companies and Consortia

Tanzania has two railway lines one operates on the central and northern corridor (Tanzania Railways Corporation -TRC) and the second operates on the southern highlands corridor (Tanzania Zambia Railways Authority -TAZARA).

Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is the operator of the southern rail corridor however TAZARA allow two private companies Operate freight services Under licence on the rail line. These companies, Inland logistics Africa (ILA) ( https://www.inlandlogisticsafrica.com/ )and Calabash Freight limited (http://calabashfreight.com/ ) provide intermodal logistics services including their own rolling stock on the TAZARA rail network.

Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is responsible for setting and proposing fares on its rail services. Hence TAZARA is required to set fares that are reasonable and affordable for passengers and freight shippers. They are also required to consult with the relevant stakeholders, such as the (Land Transport Regulatory Authority-LATRA), passenger groups, and business associations, before setting fares.

For Fares and passenger timhttp://tazarasite.com/fare-charts-and-train-timetables

Capacity Table

Rail Operator Capacity
	TAZARA	Operator / Company Name	Operator / Company Name
Lines Operates On	Single Line
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity	310-330 m 23-25 wagons (1600MT)
Locomotives	Diesel Electric
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m)	Old=231@30MT New=93@50MT
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m)	62@50MT
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m)	332@50MT
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m)	Old=499@50MT New=277@50MT 38@18MT 99@50MT 19@50MT

Key Route Information

The southern rail corridor is a vital transportation link for the region, carrying both passengers and freight. In 2021, TAZARA carried a total of 1 million passengers and 1.1 million tonnes of freight. TAZARA engaged a GIS mapping Company to conduct a risk assessment of the southern rail corridor to identify potential areas at risk of landslide and flooding to prioritize were to target risk mitigation measures to minimise disruption to services resulting no

Standard Route Information
	Dar es Salaam - Ifakara/Morogoro	Ifakara/Morogoro – Mlimba/Morogoro	Mlimba/Morogoro Makambako/Njombe	Makambako/Njombe - Kapiri Mposhi (Zambia)
Track Gauge	1067mm	1067mm	1067mm	1067mm
Ruling Gradient	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Track Distance	Single	Single	Single	Single
Type of Rail	Weight and if welded or not	Weight and if welded or not	Weight and if welded or not	Weight and if welded or not
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings	Wooden and concrete sleepers	Wooden and concrete sleepers	Wooden and concrete sleepers	Wooden and concrete sleepers
Total Track Travel Time	Designed 80km/hr	Designed 80km/hr	Designed 80km/hr	Designed 80km/hr
Maintenance	Good	Good	Good	Good
Companies / Consortiums Operating online	TAZARA / Calabash Freight limited / Inland logistics Africa (ILA) Operating Under licence	TAZARA / Calabash Freight limited / Inland logistics Africa (ILA) Operating Under licence	TAZARA / Calabash Freight limited / Inland logistics Africa (ILA) Operating Under licence	TAZARA / Calabash Freight limited / Inland logistics Africa (ILA) Operating Under licence
Traffic Frequency	TAZARA Daily	TAZARA Daily	TAZARA Daily	TAZARA Daily
Security	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Main Stations				New Kapiri Mposhi

Key Stations

Key Station Information
	Dar es Salaam	Mbeya	Tunduma
Location	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	Mbeya, Tanzania	Songwe, Tanzania
Contact Information
Connections with Other Transport Means	Road, Air and Waterways	Road	Road and Air
Storage Capacity *(m² and m³)*
Handling Equipment	Movable cranes	N/A	N/A
Handling Capacity	N/A	N/A
Other Comments

2.5 Tanzania Waterways Assessment

Lake Victoria
Lake Tanganyika
- Travel Time Matrix
- Key Routes
Lake Nyasa

The country has three major ocean ports. Dar es Salaam is the Tanzania's main port, receiving around 95% of all Tanzania's export and import volumes. Tanzania is a regional gateway to supply its neighbouring landlocked countries, such as Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, the DRC and Burundi.

Tanzania has a total of 17 dry ports, reflecting the country's importance as a trade corridor. Its inland waterways are part of this strategic corridor. The country has three lakes which link Tanzania with its neighbouring countries: Lake Victoria (Northern border), Lake Tanganyika (South-Western border), and Lake Nyasa (Southern border).

Lake Victoria has an important role in sub-regional trade, with ferries carrying rail wagons and vehicles between Uganda and Tanzania. Lake Tanganyika allows commercial traffic between Kigoma (near DRC), Bujumbura (Burundi) and Zambia. (Tanzania Logistics Risks Report, 2016) Finally, the lake Nyasa has few transport operations from Tanzania.

There have been significant improvements at Mwanza Port in streamlining the Dar es Salaam and Uganda Corridor, hence facilitating the trade between Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan.. Transportation from Dar es Salaam to Uganda has shifted from truck to rail leading to time and cost savings due to opening of the Victoria Rail Ferry in July 2018. Via Mwanza Port, the cargo takes 4 to 5 days from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

The table below presents the companies operating passenger vessels in Tanzania. Azam Marine operates the sea ferries linking Zanzibar to the continent while the three other ones are operating passenger vessel in the lakes. For the Lake Victoria, MSCL is the only company that operates vessels (passengers and cargo). On the Lake Taganyika, MSCL, Anorlac, SNCC and Falcony are the main operators. Finally, no Tanzanian company has currently vessels in operation on Lake Nyasa.

	Passenger Carrying Capacity
	Azam Marine	MSCL	Anorlac	SNCC	Falcony
Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 Passengers			NIL	NIL	NIL
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passengers	8	4

Lake Victoria

The Port of Mwanza is the largest and busiest of Tanzania’s lake ports. It has long been a major rail-and-ferry transit point for Cargo moving between Dar es Salaam and Port Bell in Uganda

Mwanza North Port consists of a passenger terminal with an annual handling capacity of about 150,000 passengers and 20,000 tonnes of mainly personal effects. The North Pier has no shoreside cargo handling facilities, so loading and unloading of cargo is by ship’s gear and stevedores

Mwanza South Port takes the form of a cargo terminal with an annual handling capacity of about 500,000 tonnes. It handles transit and locally sourced traffic moving to and from Uganda ((TPA Handbook 2019-2020)

In 2018, the government signed contracts for construction of a new and bigger ship and a slipway as well as renovation of vessels currently plying Lake Victoria in projects that were contributed to making Mwanza, a regional trade and transportation hub.

The projects included the construction of new passenger ship with capacity to accommodate 1,200 passengers and 400 tonnes of cargo. Rehabilitation of MV Victoria at the and MV Butiama, which stopped operations since 2014.

Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) is the only company operating vessels on the Lake Victoria. Its fleet includes ferry, cargo, tanker and passenger vessels.

HQ staff will input a link to Annex: 2.1.3.1 Annex Mwanza_Shipping_Companies.

Travel Time Matrix

Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports
	Mwanza South Port	Mwanza North Port	Musoma port	Nansio port	Kemondo port	Bukoba port
Mwanza South Port		15min	8hrs	3hrs	7hrs	6hrs
Mwanza North Port	15min		8hrs	3hrs	7hr	6hrs
Musoma port	8hrs	8hrs		9hrs	12hrs	11hrs
Nansio port	3hrs	3hrs	9hrs		6hrs	5hrs
Kemondo port	7hrs	7hrs	12hrs	6hrs		1hr
Bukoba port	6hrs	6hrs	11hrs	5hrs	1hr

Key Routes

Key Route Information (Domestic / International)
	From: Mwanza To: Bukob	From: Mwanza To: Nansio	From: Mwanza To: Kemondo Bay
Total Distance (km)	180kms	54kms	178kms
Width (m)	Broadest: N/A Narrowest: N/A	Broadest: N/A Narrowest: N/A	Broadest: N/A Narrowest: N/A
River Flow *(m³ / second)*	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seasonal Effects	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum Weight and Size of Vessels	N/A	N/A	N/A
Regular Traffic Passenger / Cargo	3 times a week	Daily	3 times a week
Companies Operating Along the Route	MSCL	MSCL	MSCL
Security Concerns	Yes	Yes	Yes
Main Ports	Mwanza	Mwanza	Mwanza

Port Information

	Mwanza South	Mwanza North	K. Bay	Bukoba	Nansio	Musoma
Location	2.53ºS 32.90ºE	2.51ºS 32.89ºE
Contact Information
Connections with Other Transport Means (Road / Rail / Air)	Road and Railway	Road and Railway	Road and Railway	Road	Road	Road and Railway
Storage Capacity (m² and m³)	66,220m³	N/A	9471m³	10,938m³	1,237m³	1,120m³
Handling Equipment		NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Customs Clearance Available	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other Comments

Lake Tanganyika

On Lake Tanganyika, the busiest port is Kigoma, which is linked by ferry to other lake ports in the Democtaric Republic of Congo, Burundi and Zambia. A program of upgrading and rehabilitation is underway at kigoma where the construction of the Kagunga jetty is now completed.

The port handles mainly bagged cargo, which is loaded manually using labour to carry the bags from quay to ship. There is covered storage for up to 45,000 tonnes of cargo in the port area and next to the quay and 75,000 tonnes of open storage including space for vehicles. (TPA Handbook 2019- 2020)

Different companies operate vessels on Tanganyika Lake. The main ones are Anorlac, SNCC and Falcony. The fleet is old and needs rehabilitation work to operate at optimal capacity. Both passengers and cargo vessels are operating on the lake.

HQ staff will input a link to Annex: 2.1.4 Annex 1 Kigoma_Shipping_Companies.

Travel Time Matrix

Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports on
	Kalemie	Uvira	Bujumbura	Mpulungu	Kasanga	Baraka
Kigoma Port	10 h	11 h	11 h	28 h	24 h	9 h

Key Routes

Key Route Information (Domestic / International)
	From: Kigoma port To: Kalemie Port	From: Kigoma port To: Uvira	From: Kigoma Port To: Mpulungu
Total Distance (km)	140 Km	228 Km	572 Km
Width (m)	Broadest: Narrowest:	Broadest: Narrowest:	Broadest: Narrowest:
River Flow *(m³ / second)*	Malagarasi	Kalambo River
Seasonal Effects	Two seasonal north and south winds	Two seasonal north and south winds	Two seasonal north and south winds
Maximum Weight and Size of Vessels	1 - 2.5 mts (Draft)	1 - 2.5 mts (Draft)	1 - 2.5 mts (Draft)
Regular Traffic Passenger / Cargo	Passenger + cargo	Passenger + cargo	Passenger + cargo
Companies Operating Along the Route	-	-	-
Security Concerns	No	No	No
Main Ports	Uvira, Kasanga, Kalemie, Baraka, Moba, Mpulungu, Kipiri and Bujumbura

Lake Nyasa

On Lake Nyasa, ferry services to Malawi have been operating from a temporary port at Kiwira, 5 km south of Itungi. There are plans to revitalise the existing quay and buildings at Itungi and to dredge the harbour. Also on Lake Nyasa, the Port of Kyela continues to handle cargo, but the ferry terminal is not in use due to silting of the harbour. Two barges have been constructed at Kyela.

Mbamba Bay is set to become the main Tanzanian port on Lake Nyasa. It features prominently in the Southern Corridor development plan to link the Tanzanian seaport of Mtwara with Malawi and other hinterland states. (TPA Handbook 2019-2020)

2.6 Tanzania Storage Assessment

Storage facilities in Tanzania are ranging from public to private in terms of ownership. They are used for both commercial and public purposes. Most of them have flat accessed and their capacities and conditions can vary considerably. Tanzania storage market is mainly composed of small and medium warehousing facilities.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Tanzania Storage and Milling Company Contact List.

Commercial Storage

The warehousing market is under development in Tanzania and it is mainly composed of small and medium sizes buildings. Currently, there are a few options for large capacity warehouses. In general, the warehouse spaces leasing in Tanzania includes:

· electricity and backup power

· janitorial services 5 days a week

· flexible rental options: by the month, year or more

· parking space for tenants and visitors

· onsite maintenance

· on-site management office

Location	Owner	Available for Rent	Capacity *(MT / m² / m³)*	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Tazara	Fazal & Co.Ltd	Yes	225 m²	Open storage	Raised-siding	Appears intact
Chang’ombe	Fazal & Co.Ltd	Yes	217m²	Open storage	Raised-siding	Appears intact.
Mbeya	Mr. Sanga	Partially	2500 m² (compartmented in 9 warehouses)	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Kigoma (kunitale area)	Saratoga Investment Company	yes	520 m²	Open storage	flat	Under construction
Kigoma (Lumumba road)	Saratoga Investment Company	yes	520 m²	Open storage	flat	Appear damaged

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

Major humanitarian organizations store their items in warehouses by allowing sufficient space for easy access to the stacks for inspecting, loading and unloading. Usually, the preference is to run their own facilities rather than to contract out to a private service provider, due to the nature of their products such as food, medicines etc.

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility (Yes or No)	Capacity *(MT / m² / m³)*	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Port of Dar es Salaam	WFP	Yes	7,500MT	Covered shed	Flat	Appears intact
Dodoma Sub Office	WFP	Yes	9,800MT	Rub-hall	Flat	Appears intact
Kigoma port	WFP	Yes	400MT	Rub-hall	Flat	Appears intact
Nduta	WFP	Yes	2450MT	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Mtendeli	WFP	Yes	1750MT	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Nyarugusu	WFP	Yes	3850MT	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Kigoma	WFP	Yes	4200MT	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Isaka	WFP	Yes	6300MT	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Dodoma	WFP	Yes	10500MT	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Public Sector Storage

There are many public storage facilities within the country. Most of items which are stored in those storage facilities is food stuff (maize, etc.). They are under the responsibility of the Ministry of Finances and Planning, and supervised by GPSA. They can be used by any organization through hiring contract, thus humanitarian community have access to store their items in those storage facilities.

National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) owns 33 warehouses in different parts of the country which are mainly used for storage of maize.

Location

Ministry / Agency

Use Possibility

(Yes or No)

Capacity

(MT / m² / m³)

Type [1]

Access [2]

Condition [3]

Kigoma

Ujiji

BOHARI under GPSA

Yes

980m²

Open storage

flat

Appear intact

Kigoma

SIDO

Yes

800m²

Open storage

flat

Appear intact

Dodoma

NFRA Centre

Yes

39,000 mt

Concrete

flat

Appear intact

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Cold Chain

Kilimanjaro airport has space dedicated for the export of flowers, fruits and vegetables while Dar es Salaam airport has limited cold storage space (about 40 M³) for handling of medicines etc. The airport administration is planning to build cold rooms for the export of meat and fish.

There is limited reefer or ‘Cold Chain facilities ‘available at the ports, other than 90 reefer plug points located at TICTS terminal, at Dar Es Salaam port. The main ports on Tanganyika and Victoria lakes have a limited freezer capacity which is mainly used by the fishing industry.

2.6.1 Tanzania Medical Storage Assessment

Commercial Storage
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Public Sector Storage
Cold Chain

Assessment Details
From	August 2020
To	August 2020
Name of Assessor	Alexandra Parisien
Title and Position	Emergency Preparedness & Response Officer – Supply Chain, WFP
Contact	alexandra.parisien@wfp.org

Storage facilities for health commodities in Tanzania are ranging from public to private in terms of ownership. There are numerous storage facilities for both the public and private sectors; however, the conditions, capacities, and availability vary considerably depending on the geographic area. The majority of the general storage facilities do not offer adequate storage conditions for medical supplies, especially for commodities with controlled-temperature and cold-chain requirements.

Both the public and private sectors use advanced warehouse management practices for central and regional warehouses dedicated to medical commodities. These facilities are concentrated mostly in urban areas.

About 20% of private sector storage facilities in urban areas are advanced warehouses with standardized containers, CCTV cameras, internal computerized systems, cold storage, and rooms with air-conditioning and ventilation. A lack of regulatory stewardship exists in the private sector and it is often not clear what can be stored under what conditions and for how long. Storage is expensive in the northern part of Tanzania in the Arusha region due to the limited availability of warehouses.

Commercial Storage

Some private suppliers have their own warehouses while others rent facilities. A non-exclusive list of warehouses is presented in the following table:

Location	Owner	Available for Rent	Capacity *(MT / m² / m³)*	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Dar es –salaam – Swahili street Gerezani.	Continental	NO	350 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Dar es – salaam - Kariakoo	Marak Pharmacy	NO	470 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Dar es salaam – Pugu road	Bahari Pharmacy	NO	810 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Dar es salam - Kariakoo	Salama Pharmacy	NO	690 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Dar es salaam – Vingunguti Industial Area.	R.K Pharmacy	NO	1150 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

Major humanitarian organizations store their items in warehouses in a way that allows sufficient space for easy access to the stacks for inspecting, loading and unloading. For donated health commodities, public sector storage is used. In case of need of extra storage space in emergencies or in remote locations, WFP offers required storage tents to other humanitarian organizations.

Most organizations prefer to run their own facilities rather than to contract out to a private service provider, due to the nature of their products such as food, medicines etc.

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility	Capacity *(MT / m² / m³)*	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Port of Dar es Salaam	WFP	Yes	7,500 MT	Covered shed	Flat	Appears intact
Dodoma Sub Office	WFP	Yes	9,800 MT	Rub-hall	Flat	Appears intact
Kigoma port	WFP	Yes	400 MT	Rub-hall	Flat	Appears intact
Nduta	WFP	Yes	2450 MT	Mobile Storage Unit (MSU)	Flat	Appears intact
Mtendeli	WFP	Yes	1750 MT	Mobile Storage Unit (MSU)	Flat	Appears intact
Nyarugusu	WFP	Yes	3850 MT	Mobile Storage Unit (MSU)	Flat	Appears intact
Kigoma	WFP	Yes	4200 MT	Mobile Storage Unit (MSU)	Flat	Appears intact
Isaka	WFP	Yes	6300 MT	Mobile Storage Unit (MSU)	Flat	Appears intact
Dodoma	WFP	Yes	10500 MT	Mobile Storage Unit (MSU)	Flat	Appears intact

Public Sector Storage

In most cases, health commodities handed over to the government of Tanzania are taken into custody by the Medical Stores Department (MSD) for storage and distribution. MSD has 10 warehouses across the country in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Iringa, Moshi, Mbeya, Tabora, Dodoma, Mtwara, Tanga and Muleba. The modern Warehouse—in—a Box (WiB) infrastructures with up-to-date working tools are available in six locations of Dar es salaam, Mwanza, Dodoma, Tabora, Mbeya and Tanga. The WiB are constructed using international standards and incorporate necessary supply chain storage infrastructure such as racks, cold chain, packaging unit using barcode system and office space.

The humanitarian community can have access to store their items in MSD storage facilities by communication through the Ministry of Health, Community, Development, Gender, Elderly and Children.

Location	Ministry / Agency	Use Possibility	Capacity *(MT / m² / m³)*	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Moshi	MSD	Yes	1786.4 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Iringa	MSD	Yes	1342.96 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Tabora warehouse	MSD	Yes	1990 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Tabora- WiB	MSD	Yes	2112 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Mtwara	MSD	Yes	1358 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Mwanza-Warehouse	MSD	Yes	850 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Mwanza -WIB	MSD	Yes	1400 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
HQ Central warehouse	MSD	Yes	1700 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
HQ - WIB	MSD	Yes	5726 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Dodoma - WiB	MSD	Yes	5718 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Mbeya - WiB	MSD	Yes	5490 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact
Tanga - WiB	MSD	Yes	2212 m²	Open storage	Flat	Appears intact

Cold Chain

Dar es Salaam is the only airport with limited cold storage space (about 40 m³) for handling of medicines etc. MSD has about 1000 m³ cold chain storage space countrywide.

The government-led Central Vaccine storage has the following capacity; 550 m³ of temperature level 0-8 degrees Celsius; 52 m³ of freezers with temperature level 0-8 degrees celsius; 282 m³ of WiB cold room freezers with temperature level 0-8 degrees celsius; 120 m³of central chillers with temperature level 18-26 degrees Celsius.

Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.7 Milling Assessment

Corn (Maize) is the most widely grown and consumed food crop in Tanzania. It is famously used to make stiff porridge (ugali) which is a local cuisine in Tanzania and most African countries. In Tanzania, the maize flour processing industry is characterized by a relatively small number of large-scale companies, accounting for approximately 5% of the market share. In contrast, most maize flour consumed in both urban and rural areas is produced by small and medium-scale millers, constituting around 95% of the market. The cereal and tuber milling sector plays a vital role in ensuring food and nutrition security for the country, with over 85% of the population relying on maize flour (ugali) to meet a substantial portion of their daily calorie needs.

In 2022 a comprehensive national milling census of cereal and tuber mills across the country was conducted which identified 33,721 mills across 31 regions in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The census also established the different food processing machines used and results indicated the that only about 2% of maize flour millers surveyed fortified maize flour with vitamins and minerals. As a result of the census an online interactive digital web map was developed providing access to stakeholders on milling capacity in all 31 regions of Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar

Due to inclement weather, pest and high input prices, Maize production in Tanzania was forecast to decrease by 4.7 percent to 6 million metric tons (MT) in 2021/2022 season. In early 2021, swarms of locust invaded Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions and caused great devastation to the crop. Wheat production was also adversely affected in the same period due to below-average rainfall, and desert locust invasions in Northern Tanzania.

WFP-TANZANIA NATIONWIDE MILLS CENSUS REPORT 2022

https://www.millmaps.org/

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List here.

Milling Company: Marenga, Investment Co.Ltd

Marenga Millers Company Limited (MMCL) was established in 2014 as a subsidiary of Marenga Investments Company Limited. MMCL’s primary business is the Milling and Packaging of Cereals and Food processing, the factory has two major production lines consisting of Maize flower production and Animal Feed production producing 50mt and 75mt per day respectively. The factory also has a small rice sorting and bagging area. The plant has a grain storage silo with two 7,000 tons capacity.

https://marenga-investment-coltd.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral#gallery

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Merenga Millers Co, Ltd

119 JK Nyerere Rd, 25108 Korongoni, Moshi, Kilimanjaro,

Tanzania

Name:Joseph KIMOSO

Title:Managing Director

Email:info@marenga.co.tz

Web:www.marenga.co.tz

Tel: 758 828 705

Fax: 0272752136

Summary of Role and Services

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	4,000 sq M
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	YES
Number of Ventilators (screened)	ENOUGH VENTILATORS FOR EACH WAREHOUSE
Electricity Load (KVA)	YES- 3PHASE
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	TBC/KVA SOLAR POWER

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
BULLA-SOUTH AFRICA	2010		GOOD

Maintenance

Duration

Week and

YEARLY

Type of Maintenance

Service (weekly)

General service (change of equipents)

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	Yes	3	Yes	50MT/day
Bag Cleaning Plant	Yes	1	Yes	-
Moisture Tester	Yes	1	yes	In good condition
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	Yes	One -Destoner, One-Drier, One-Cleaner
Metal Extractor	Yes	1		In use

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	20
Number of Full Time Labourers	47

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		50	50ft	Mettler Toledo
Within Compound

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Wheat Mill	80	30	20
Building – Maize Mill
Walls	Good
Roof	Good
Floor	Good

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	Yes
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	Yes
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	Yearly	Contracted	No
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	monthly	Contracted	No

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced, Camera, Security Guards, Lighting, Fire Extinguisher
Other Comments	Road/tarmac road accessible

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	3km
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	20minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good/tarmac
Road Limitations (if any)	Next to main road
Rail Connections	YES
On the Railway From	Tanga	To	Arusha
Other Comments	Mill is 5km from rail station

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat
Maize	50	1500

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Maize/Wheat – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	20,000	500
Outside the Compound	3,000-5,000	N/A

Capacity to Blend
1,500mt

Loading & Discharge Rates
100mt

Transport Capacity at Mill
100mt

Additional Notes
In case the tonnages exceed 100mt, obliged to hire transport

Milling Company Kibaigwa Flour Supply Ltd

Kibaigwa Flour Supplies Ltd (KFS). Is a family owned business established in 2009 in Kibaigwa township, Dodoma region, 100 Km from the Capital. KFS is an East Africa Grain council (EAGC) award winner in 2021 and is striving to attain ISO 22000 food safety management standard. KFS predominantly mills fortified maize flour however, they can adapt the plant to mill wheat if requested. KFS also provide our farmers with certified seeds.

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Kibaigwa Flour Supply Ltd

PO. Box 80 Kibaigwa,

Dodoma

Name: Kelvin Msola

Title: Chief Operations Officer

Email: kelvin.msola@kibaigwaflour.co.tz

Web: Kibaigwaflour.co.tz

Tel: +255762939363

+255678600855

Fax: N/A

Summary of Role and Services

Flour Milling, Transport, contract farming support, conservation services, Mechanization services (farm machinery) Milling services to companies.

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	1700m2 1000mt receiving warehouse 500mt finished product 200mt by product
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Number of Ventilators (screened)	1
Electricity Load (KVA)
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	300KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
China	2015	2017	good
Tanzania	2019	2019	good
China	2015	2017	good

Maintenance
Duration	1 Hours after Production Monthly maintenance take	Type of Maintenance	After production and monthly maintenance

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	Yes	1	yes	Calibration based on the flow rate
Bag Cleaning Plant	No
Moisture Tester	Yes	3 grain 1 flour	yes	ISO 22000 certification process ongoing
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	Yes	Combined unit
Metal Extractor	Yes	1	Yes	Combined unit

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	4
Number of Full Time Labourers	20

Weighbridge
Number	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound	N/A
Within Compound	N/A

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Wheat Mill	43	25	20
Building – Maize Mill	As above	As above	As above
Walls	In good condition No dampness visible
Roof	Good condition
Floor	Tiles clean and in good condition

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	No	Frequency	Quarterly	Contracted	Yes
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Quarterly	Contracted	Yes
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	Quarterly	Contracted	Yes
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	Yes

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced
Other Comments	Plan to build a silo and has an application in process for ISO 22000 food safety management standard certification

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	2.5km 100km from Dodoma
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	5min / 1.5hrs
Road Condition to Mill	good
Road Limitations (if any)	Trunk road no limitations
Rail Connections	Yes. 55 km from plant
On the Railway From	Central line Dodoma	To	Dar es Salaam
Other Comments

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat	90	1800
Maize	90	1800

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Wheat – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	1000mt	500mt
Outside the Compound	3000mt	500mt

Capacity to Blend
Yes

Loading & Discharge Rates
15000 MT per day

Transport Capacity at Mill
10 x 30 MT Trucks

Additional Notes
Kibaigwa is an East Africa Grain council member award winner in 2021, as part of its membership in EAGC, Kibaigwa Flour provides education and training to farmers on current best practice for grain production and milling. EAGC is the certifying body for the region enabling trade across the EAGC nine member states.

Milling Company Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania (CPB)

The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania (CPB) is a business entity enacted in Tanzania by the Cereals and Other Produce Act No. 19 of 2009. CPB has branch offices in Mwanza, Arusha, Dodoma, Iringa and Dar es Salaam. The Branch Offices have storage facilities with the capacity to store more than 100,000 Metric Tons of produce at once, across 6 branches. The Dodoma Branch is dedicated to Maize flour production, while other branches specialize in wheat, rice and sunflower seeds.

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Cereal and other produce board (CPB)

PO. Box 337

Dodoma

Name: Mr Lelansi Mwakibibi

Title: Branch Manager

Email: lelansi.mwakibibi@cpb.go.tz

Mwanahamisi.msangi2@cpb.go.tz

Web: www.cpb.go.tz

Tel: +255767006289

+255752508369

Fax: N/A

Summary of Role and Services

Government company trading and milling of cereals and grain products

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	900 m²
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Number of Ventilators (screened)	No
Electricity Load (KVA)	550 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	600 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
Turkey	2016	2017	good

Maintenance
Duration	Hours	Type of Maintenance	Scheduled maintenance varies per machine running hours

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	Yes	1	Yes	Quality officer on site to monitor fortification process
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	N/A	N/A
Moisture Tester	Yes	7	Yes	1 for flour and for 6 grains
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	Yes
Metal Extractor	Yes	2	Yes

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	30
Number of Full Time Labourers	16

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		60mt	10	N/A

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Wheat Mill	N/A
Building – Maize Mill	3640	1962	2104
Walls	good
Roof	good
Floor	good

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	Yes	Yes
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Biweekly	Contracted	No
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	No
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	No

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced
Other Comments	CCTV in operation

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	7km
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	20 min
Road Condition to Mill	good
Road Limitations (if any)	N/A
Rail Connections	Yes
On the Railway From	Dodoma	To	East to Dar es Salaam West to Kigoma North to Mwanza South to Mpanda
Other Comments	CPB Milling facility in Dodoma is 1.9Km from the B129 road, the access road is unpaved.

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat	N/A	N/A
Maize

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Wheat – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	N/A	300mt
Outside the Compound	N/A	30,000mt- 7 km from site

Capacity to Blend
60mt

Loading & Discharge Rates
50 trucks per day

Transport Capacity at Mill
No

Additional Notes

CPB share the site with the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) the rail siding runs inside compound for distribution of the national food reserve in emergencies.

6 plants across the country, Maiz flour milling x 3, Sunflower seed x 1, wheat x 1and rice x1. As part of the national food reserve.

Milling Company Mikoani Traders Ltd

Mikoani Traders Ltd is a subsidiary of Azania Group with milling operations in Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda. Mikoani is one of the largest millers in Tanzania, it has a modern plant with high output. Mikoani also has several storage sites across Dar es Salaam with a total storage capacity of 120,000 MT including Silos at the port of Dar es Salaam.

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Mikoani Traders Ltd

5055 Julius K. Nyerere Rd,

Dar es Salaam

Name: Prabhakaran Madathil

Title: General Manager

Email: gmmikoani@gmail.com

Web: www.azaniagroup.company

Tel: +255713264143

+255713264143

Fax:

Summary of Role and Services

Specialize in Milling of Wheat

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	1,400 m²
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	yes
Number of Ventilators (screened)	No
Electricity Load (KVA)	33,000KVA
Backup Generator(s)	No	N/A

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
Switzerland	2018	2019	Good
Switzerland	2018	2019	Good

Maintenance
Duration	Week	Type of Maintenance	Preventative maintenance usually 1 day

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	Yes	2	yes
Bag Cleaning Plant	No
Moisture Tester	Yes			Quality Lab and installed in the milling machine
De-stoning Plant	Yes	2	Yes
Metal Extractor	Yes	6	Yes

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	20
Number of Full Time Labourers	40

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		80	18m	Changzhou Yubo Electronic Scale

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Wheat Mill	100m	50m	45m
Building – Maize Mill	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walls	In excellent condition
Roof	In excellent condition
Floor	In excellent condition

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	Yes
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	Yes
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	Yes

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced
Other Comments

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	8km
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	30
Road Condition to Mill	Good
Road Limitations (if any)	N/A
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To
Other Comments

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat	750 MT	N/A
Maize	144 MT	N/A

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Wheat – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	32,000	N/A
Outside the Compound	70,000	N/A

Capacity to Blend
Yes

Loading & Discharge Rates
N/A

Transport Capacity at Mill
A sister company Mikoani Trucking International offers a range of services in the areas of warehousing and distribution and supply chain management

Additional Notes
Azania group of companies also produce cooking oil, Maize Flour, Spaghetti, Margarine, Coconut cream and Detergents.

Milling Company Camel Flour Mills (T) Ltd

Camel Flour Mills (T) Ltd is a subsidiary of the Amsons Group- a larger group of family-owned businesses operating across various sectors in Tanzania. The company initiated the expansion of its processing capacity, investing in a second milling plant in 2019 increasing the milling capacity to 650MT par day.

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Amsons Industries (T) Ltd

Trading as Camel Flour Mills (T) Ltd

Name: Ismail Said Hemed

Title: Manager

Email: Info@amsonsgroup.net

ismail.albahry@amsonsgroup.net;

Web: http://www.amsonsgroup.net/

Tel: +255777777607

Fax:

Summary of Role and Services

Specialize in Milling of Wheat

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	1,200 m²
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Number of Ventilators (screened)	Yes
Electricity Load (KVA)	1515 and 900
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	1000kw

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
Switzerland	2015	2017	Good Working condition
Turkey	2020	2021	Good Working condition

Maintenance
Duration	Monthly	Type of Maintenance	Preventative maintenance

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	Yes	2	Yes
Bag Cleaning Plant	No
Moisture Tester	Yes	2	Yes
De-stoning Plant	Yes	2	Yes
Metal Extractor	Yes	5	Yes

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	15
Number of Full Time Labourers	40

Weighbridge
Number	2	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		80	22m	Bichen Electronic truck Scales
Within Compound		80	22m	Bichen Electronic truck Scales

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Wheat Mill	N/A	N/A	N/A
Building – Maize Mill	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walls	Good
Roof	Good
Floor	Good

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	Yes	Yes
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	Yes	Yes
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	No
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	Yes
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	Yes

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced
Other Comments	This is a bonded warehouse at the Port of Dar es Salaam

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	1.5Km
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	10 Min
Road Condition to Mill	Good
Road Limitations (if any)	No
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From	N/A	To	N/A
Other Comments

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat	500MT	N/A
Maize	N/A	N/A

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Wheat – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	32,000MT in 4 silos	N/A
Outside the Compound	N/A	N/A

Capacity to Blend
Yes

Loading & Discharge Rates
N/A

Transport Capacity at Mill
30 x 30 MT Trucks

Amsons Group was started in early 2006 as an importer of bulk oil and petroleum products under the Camel Oil Tanzania retail brand. Having started off its operations distributing and retailing fuel, it has now branched out and grown.