Tanzania, March 28 -- Arusha. Lorry owners in Tanzania are losing business on the Central Corridor following the introduction of new rules by major shipping lines.

The introduction of a Through Bill of Lading (TBL), in particular, is reported to have dealt a major blow to the once-lucrative mode of cargo transportation in the region.

An oversight team of the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) on trade facilitation now wants a firm action taken on the matter.

It urged the Tanzanian government to provide a competitive environment for the lorry owners "to be able to compete with the giant shipping lines".

The fall out in business among the lorry owners is contained in a recent report tabled before the regional Assembly at its sitti...