Tanzania and Congo just shook hands on a big deal. They plan to build dry ports in both countries. These new ports will help move goods faster between them. Each country will give land to the other for building these special cargo areas. The deal happened Saturday in Lubumbashi.
Cargo moving from Tanzania to Congo has jumped 180 percent in just four years. A man named Godius Kahyarara shared this fact. He works as a top officer in Tanzania's transport department. He feels very happy about this new agreement. He said it builds on plans both countries made back in 2022, which aimed to make trade easier between them.
Tanzania will receive land in three places in Congo: Kasumbalesa, Kasenga, and Kalemie. Congo will also get spots for its dry ports at Kwala and Katosho in Tanzania. Both countries want companies and their governments to team up on building these ports. They hope to finish all the work within 18 months. The dry ports will help trucks and trains move stuff more easily across the border.
This team-up shows how African countries can collaborate on trade. Better ports mean faster shipping and less waiting time for goods. When shipping becomes faster, farmers and factory owners can sell more things. Both countries hope to make more money from taxes as more goods cross their borders. Better shipping also means cheaper prices for people who buy these products in stores.
Local workers will find jobs building these new ports, and drivers, clerks, and guards will keep busy once the ports open. When cargo moves faster, business grows for everyone involved. Food stays fresher, machines arrive sooner, and costs drop for all. This deal proves that working together helps both sides win in the long run.
Cargo moving from Tanzania to Congo has jumped 180 percent in just four years. A man named Godius Kahyarara shared this fact. He works as a top officer in Tanzania's transport department. He feels very happy about this new agreement. He said it builds on plans both countries made back in 2022, which aimed to make trade easier between them.
Tanzania will receive land in three places in Congo: Kasumbalesa, Kasenga, and Kalemie. Congo will also get spots for its dry ports at Kwala and Katosho in Tanzania. Both countries want companies and their governments to team up on building these ports. They hope to finish all the work within 18 months. The dry ports will help trucks and trains move stuff more easily across the border.
This team-up shows how African countries can collaborate on trade. Better ports mean faster shipping and less waiting time for goods. When shipping becomes faster, farmers and factory owners can sell more things. Both countries hope to make more money from taxes as more goods cross their borders. Better shipping also means cheaper prices for people who buy these products in stores.
Local workers will find jobs building these new ports, and drivers, clerks, and guards will keep busy once the ports open. When cargo moves faster, business grows for everyone involved. Food stays fresher, machines arrive sooner, and costs drop for all. This deal proves that working together helps both sides win in the long run.
