DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 4 -- TANZANIA continues to cement its position as a regional transport and logistics hub with the grand launching of Kwala International Logistics Centre in Coast region aimed at facilitating smooth clearance of cargo at the Dar es Salaam port.

Located 90 kilometres from the Dar es Salaam harbour and 15 kilometres from the Dar es Salam-Morogoro Highway, Kwala dry port covers a total area of 502 hectares which is almost five times the size of Dar es Salaam port.

The Kwala dry port is expected to significantly reduce time and transport costs for local and foreign businesspersons using the harbour to import or export cargo.

In addition, the dry port is expected to reduce traffic congestion in the city of Dar es Salaam ...