Tanga Port in Tanzania just got its first-ever batch of tarmac shipped straight from Iran, and port officials are calling it a pretty big deal for the facility's growing reputation on the Indian Ocean. The Iranian cargo, which is headed to Malawi, came in six containers holding 660 drums and weighing about 125 tonnes total. Acting Port Manager Peter Milanzi said the improvements under President Samia Suluhu Hassan have cut vessel handling time from seven days down to three, which has made the place way more competitive.
The port was supposed to handle 1.6 million tonnes this financial year, but it's been crushing those monthly targets since July. Zakaria Mohamed Nanimuka from Amura Shipping Agency said his company was stoked with how smooth everything went, and they're planning to bring 20 more containers through Tanga.
The port was supposed to handle 1.6 million tonnes this financial year, but it's been crushing those monthly targets since July. Zakaria Mohamed Nanimuka from Amura Shipping Agency said his company was stoked with how smooth everything went, and they're planning to bring 20 more containers through Tanga.
