TZ DAR Port (Dar Es Salaam) – Terminals, Draft, Agents

About This Seaport

Dar es Salaam's Adani-run CT2 container terminal posted a record 1.48 million TEU in fiscal year 2025/26, up from 1.22 million TEU the year before and well above its nominal 1 million TEU design capacity. The Tanzanian port (UN/LOCODE TZ DAR) still handles roughly 90 per cent of the country's international trade and remains the principal sea outlet for landlocked Zambia, Malawi and the DR Congo. Alongside CT2 (berths 8-11, Adani, 30-year concession since 2024), DP World operates berths 4-7 and has pledged a $250 million investment programme over five years to expand and modernise its facilities. Cargoes handled span containers and reefers, breakbulk, dry bulk and vehicles. Inland connections run via the Central Corridor by road and rail, reinforced by the new electrified standard-gauge railway toward the interior and onward to neighbouring states. Customs procedures for import, export and transit trade to neighbouring countries are well established. Shippers seeking alternatives can route via Mombasa in Kenya, or Beira in Mozambique for southern corridors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dar Es Salaam?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Dar Es Salaam is TZ DAR. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Dar Es Salaam located?▼

The port of Dar Es Salaam is located in Tanzania (Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Dar Es Salaam?▼

Dar Es Salaam is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Dar Es Salaam?▼

The channel depth of Dar Es Salaam is 9.4 meters.

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