DAR ES SALAAM, July 30 -- TANZANIA Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has urged developers to establish Inland Container Depots (ICDs) outside urban centres, highlighting the importance of rail connectivity and robust logistics to ease city traffic and improve safety.

By relocating these facilities to less crowded locations, the volume of heavy trucks entering the city can be significantly reduced, leading to smoother traffic flow and less road wear.

TASAC Director General Mr Mohammed Salum made the statement during the signing of operational agreements among six key institutions to streamline cargo coordination, storage and transfer from Dar es Salaam Port to the Kwala Inland Container Depot (ICD).

“This shift reduces commute...