DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 16 -- Players in the port and shipping industry have showered praises on improved efficiency at the Dar es Salaam port which they attribute to the entry of private operators DP World and Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited (TEAGTL).

Speaking in exclusive interviews, the port stakeholders said the new operators have not only invested in technology and equipment but have also boosted Tanzanias confidence in maritime industry by attracting more consignments.

The President of Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (TAFFA), Mr Edward Urio, (pictured) noted that by having top class operators, Tanzania has all it takes to attract more consignments from across the world.

“Our target as stakeholders was to r...