DAR ES SALAAM, March 3 -- THE government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the blue economy by empowering maritime stakeholders and accelerating the growth of the marine sector.

Deputy Minister for Transport, Mr David Kihenzile, made the statement recently during the Tanzania Shipping Agents Association (TASAA) annual general meeting held in Dar es Salaam.

“This progress is achieved when the government and private sector work in partnership. The investments have enabled the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to cut operational costs at the Port of Dar es Salaam by an average of 57 per cent,” he said.

HE added: “TPAs profit margin has improved from an average of 66 per cent to 78.6 per cent.” He said the...