Sector : Transport

Description : To increase cargo throughput; handle larger vessels in the container, liquid and dry bulk trades; improve interfaces across transport modes; improve linkage services with rail services

Countries : Tanzania

RECs : SADC, EAC

Economic sustainability and expected benefits : Tanzania and regional countries could earn as much as USD2.6 billion per year if the efficiency of the Dar es Salaam port was equal to that of the Mombasa port. Project Status Port Master Plan completed in early 2000’s. Feasibility for the modernization of berths 1-7 completed. Expression of Interest (EOL) released in June 2013 for packaging works, including construction. EOL released in October 2013 for PPP and transaction advisory. Request for proposal (RFP) postponed in late 2014.

Way forward : Engage stakeholders and align stakeholder requirements; Package project : develop procurement strategy, prepare EOLs/RFPs; Engage market and evaluate responses; andExecute study and build financial model.