DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 7 -- THE Tanzanian government has introduced major reforms aimed at simplifying and modernizing the importation process, significantly improving efficiency and reducing operational costs for traders.

According to Nico Balinda, the Public Relations Manager at CTC-DIGI Ventures, the reforms have led to marked improvements at both port and customs levels, drastically cutting down cargo clearance times and enhancing the overall trade environment.

Balinda cited data from the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), revealing that the average cargo clearance time at the Dar es Salaam Port has dropped from 10 days in 2018 to just 3–5 days as of 2024.

“The data from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) shows that recent ...