Container Terminal

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. Komba
Assistant Port Manager Finance and Admn : Mr. Zachary Misso
Finance Manager: Mr. J.A. Noni
General Cargo Terminal Manager: Mr. Kilala
Commercial Manager: Mr. A. Sangawe
Grain Terminal Manager: Mr. Charles Mwambenja
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
Ag. Senior Harbour Master: Capt. Juma Saire
Ag. Port Medical Officer: Dr. Mwinyi
Port Personnel Manager: Mr. M.H. Mmbaga