Mwanza Port South Upgrade

Objective

Enable TPA to provide sufficient port capacity and make it available ahead of demand; Increase speedy and safe handling of cargo at the port; Ensure TPA to offer world class maritime services to its customers; and Spur economic growth, rejuvenate people’s live hood and catalyze socio-economic development.

Description

The city is located on the South coast of Lake Victoria. It has two major ports, the North and South ports. Both South and North ports are among the largest inland/lake ports in Tanzania. The Mwanza South port is located just south of the city and is used for cargo only and has a rail-link span in addition to general cargo berths and warehouses. The port is mainly used for rail wagon ferries to Kemondo Bay, Port Bell in Uganda and to Kisumu in Kenya.