DAR ES SALAAM, May 25 -- NEXT Monday, on the 1st of June, Tanzania will cross a historic threshold in its journey to become East and Central Africas ultimate logistics hub as cargo movement from the Port of Dar es Salaam through the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) will be launched.

The launch represents a decisive shift in Tanzanias economic transformation agenda and a bold statement about the countrys determination to modernise trade, reduce costs and strengthen its position as the leading logistics gateway of the region.

For years, cargo destined for the SGR had to be transported first to the Pugu Inland Container Depot before being loaded onto freight trains. The process increased handling costs, caused delays and reduced efficiency in ...