Expansion and Modernization of Mtwara Port Project Name: Expansion and Modernization of Mtwara Port Implementing Authority: Tanzania Ports Authority Location: Mtwara Port Description and Scope: Enhance Mtwara port’s capacities to facilitate the envisaged Mtwara Corridor projects and EDZ. Envisaged port expansion project components include; CNG with two Berths Conveyor Belt for Dry Bulk Bulk Terminal Breaking Facility Expansion of the Stacking/storage areas and Procurement of Cargo handling Equipment. The present port area is 70ha. Additional area of 2,650ha has been acquired for port expansion and EPZ/EDZ development. Project Benefits: This will allow simultaneous handling of all types of ships - Conventional, Container, coasters and Tankers. With expended berthing facilities, Services to ships will be improved thereby reducing ships time in port and improved ship turn around time. More will be calling at Mtwara port resulting in increased revenue and less costs to shipping lines. Project Cost Estimates: Estimated cost is USD 184.1million Project status: Feasibility Study in progress Financing arrangement: Fund not secured. Grant / Loan / PPP Contribution to income It will generate more revenue generation and/or poverty eradication: Create more employment
Expansion and Modernization of Mtwara Port Project Name: Expansion and Modernization of Mtwara Port Implementing Authority: Tanzania Ports Authority Location: Mtwara Port Description and Scope: Enhance Mtwara port’s capacities to facilitate the envisaged Mtwara Corridor projects and EDZ. Envisaged port expansion project components include; CNG with two Berths Conveyor Belt for Dry Bulk Bulk Terminal Breaking Facility Expansion of the Stacking/storage areas and Procurement of Cargo handling Equipment. The present port area is 70ha. Additional area of 2,650ha has been acquired for port expansion and EPZ/EDZ development. Project Benefits: This will allow simultaneous handling of all types of ships - Conventional, Container, coasters and Tankers. With expended berthing facilities, Services to ships will be improved thereby reducing ships time in port and improved ship turn around time. More will be calling at Mtwara port resulting in increased revenue and less costs to shipping lines. Project Cost Estimates: Estimated cost is USD 184.1million Project status: Feasibility Study in progress Financing arrangement: Fund not secured. Grant / Loan / PPP Contribution to income generation and/or poverty eradication: It will generate more revenue Create more employment