A statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications on Tuesday said the project forms part of broader efforts to position Tanzania as a competitive regional trade hub while addressing longstanding challenges in the receipt and storage of petroleum products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hassan highlighted that ongoing improvements at the port, including greater private-sector involvement in operations, have boosted efficiency, expanded cargo-handling capacity, and increased government revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She emphasized that the new oil storage tanks will significantly enhance the port’s ability to handle petroleum shipments in a timely manner, reduce offloading delays, and ensure a reliable fuel supply for citizens and the productive sectors of the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project is undertaken by a joint venture between China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CRMBEG) and WUHUAN Engineering Co., Ltd., according to Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Director General Plasduce Mbossa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mbossa said the facility, located at Tungi-Kigamboni in Dar es Salaam, will deliver 15 storage tanks with a total capacity of 378,000 cubic meters for diesel, petrol, and Jet A1 fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of Monday, overall implementation had reached 41 percent, with key completed works including site preparation, installation of 1,087 tank piles, and construction of pile caps, he added. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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