Dar es Salaam Port cargo volume grows by 17 percent

Transit cargo passing through Dar es Salaam Port increased by 17 percent to reach 14.61 million tons during the 2025/26 financial year. The surge is primarily driven by stronger trade flows directed toward the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. This growth highlights the port's strengthening regional role amidst intensifying competition for landlocked market access. The report notes that future market dominance will depend heavily on the development of road and railway infrastructure, border efficiency, and overall transportation costs. Analysts suggest this trend significantly impacts corridor competition across Eastern and Central Africa.