Dar es Salaam port is the Tanzania principal port with a rated capacity of 4.1 million (dwt) dry cargo and 6.0 million (dwt) bulk liquid cargo. The Port has a total quay length of about 2,000 metres with eleven deep-water berths. Dar es Salaam port handles about 95% of the Tanzania international trade. The port serves the landlocked countries of Malawi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. The port is strategically placed to serve as a convenient freight linkage not only to and from East and Central Africa countries but also to middle and Far East, Europe, Australia and America.

The port infrastructure and facilities are mentioned above on the right margin.

The port of Dar es Salaam has the following marine crafts:

  • Six (6) Berthing Tugs
  • Sixteen (16) Lighter Towing Tugs
  • Four (4) Lighters
  • Two (2) Labour Launches
  • Two (2) Pilot Boats
  • Two (2) Patrol Boats
  • Thirteen (13) Mooring Boats

The intrinsic capacity of the Port of Dar es Salaam is:-

  • General Cargo 3.1 million tonnes

  • Container 1.0 million tonnes

  • Liquid Bulk 6.0 million tonnes

  • Port Management is as follows:

    Port Manager:
    Mr. Jason Rugaihuruza
    Assistant Port Manager Operations:
    Mr. I. Mkwatta
    Assistant Port Manager Finance and Admn. :
    Mr. J. Abdulrahman
    Finance Manager:
    Mr. R. Mdoe
    Ag. General Cargo Terminal Manager:
    Mr. Sigera
    Ag. Commercial Manager:
    Mr. H. Arika
    Ag. Grain Terminal Manager:
    Mr. Kissa
    Port Engineer:
    Mr. Abiud Mhidze
    Port Supplies Manager:
    Mrs. Lukaija
    Ag. Port Security Officer:
    Mr.W.K. Banney
    Principal Fire and Safety Officer:
    Mr. A. Mboya
    Senior Harbour Master: 
    Capt. Juma Saire
    Ag. Port Medical Officer: Dr. Mwinyi
    Port Personnel Manager: Mr. Chamshama

    For more information, please contact:
    The Port Manager
    Main Quay Number 1
    P.O. Box 1130,
    Dar Es Salaam
    Tel: +255-22-2110401/2113642
    Fax +255-22-2113646
    E-mail: pmdsm@tanzaniaports.com