Dar es Salaam, April 30 -- TANGA: THE Tanga Port has registered an increase of 16.1 per cent in cargo during the first three quarters of the 2023/24 Fiscal Year (FY), as stated by the ports Manager, Mr Masoud Mrisha.

During the period from July 2023 to February 2024, the port handled approximately 870,000 tonnes of containerised cargoes, compared to 750,000 tonnes recorded in the corresponding period in 2022/23.

Mr Mrisha highlighted the factors contributing to this significant increase, mentioning that the port has implemented favourable charges for both local and international customers.

He stated, “The Tanga Port has introduced notable discounts to various charges. For instance, transit cargoes are now charged after spending 1...