Africa-Press – Tanzania. OFFICIALS from Mtwara Port have intensified efforts to improve service delivery and strengthen business ties after conducting a working visit to Zanzibar aimed at engaging clients and key stakeholders.
The delegation, led by Port Manager Ferdinand Nyathi, visited the Zanzibar Ports Corporation, where they were received by Human Resources Director Khamis Salum Abdi.
According to information from the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) the goal of the visit was to meet Mtwara Port clients operating in Zanzibar, strengthen existing relationships, gather feedback and recommendations, and discuss operational challenges—particularly those related to service delivery at the southern port.
During the tour, the officials met various stakeholders, including the main investor managing operations at Zanzibar Port, as well as TP Company, one of the major customers handling Dangote Cement shipments through Mtwara Port.
Moreover, the authority noted that the engagement is anticipated to strengthen cooperation, drive service improvements, and unlock new commercial opportunities for Mtwara Port.
The officials also visited Fumba Port to gain further insights into port operations.
The visit proved beneficial, as stakeholders openly shared challenges faced in their day-to-day operations, with their views and recommendations collected for action to improve services. The delegation also gained exposure to different cargo-handling techniques, expected to enhance efficiency back in Mtwara.
