KATAVI, Nov. 26 -- MINISTER for Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa has said that the construction of four new cargo ships will significantly unlock economic and commercial opportunities in Katavi and Kigoma regions.

Prof Mbarawa made the remarks recently while inspecting the ongoing construction of the vessels at the Port of Karema in Katavi during his two-day working visit. His tour included a review of project progress and an assessment of service delivery at the port.

The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has contracted a private contractor, Nzenching International Company to construct the ships. Each vessel will have a carrying capacity of 2,000 tonnes.

Construction of the ships began in April this year. The first vessel has reached ...