The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has confirmed that the Port of Dar es Salaam processed 1.04 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2025, making it the first year the port has crossed the 1 million TEU milestone.
This achievement reflects Tanzania's growing role as a trade and logistics hub for landlocked countries in the region, including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Zambia, and Malawi, all of which rely on Dar es Salaam as their primary ocean gateway.
The growth in throughput has been supported by investments in port infrastructure, including the expansion of berths 1-7 under the Dar es Salaam Port Master Plan, and the introduction of automated gate systems that have reduced truck turnaround times by an estimated 35%.
For importers and exporters using Dar es Salaam, this growth signals continued investment and improving efficiency at the port. Ademark's port services team remains well-positioned to manage your vessel operations and customs clearance as the port's capabilities expand.