DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 31 -- STRATEGIC Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have significantly transformed the countrys port operations and infrastructure, leading to improved efficiency and service delivery.

According to the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), over the past five years, from the 2020/21 to the 2024/25 financial years, ports across the country have consistently delivered higher-quality services with enhanced efficiency, progress that has been widely acknowledged by stakeholders. In the 2020/21 financial year, TPA handled 17.18 million tonnes of cargo.

By the 2024/25 financial year, the volume had risen to 32.75 million tonnes. Improvements have also been recorded in maritime traffic, with the number of vessels serviced increasing...