KIGOMA, July 20 -- THE Minister for Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa, said the construction of four cargo vessels for Lake Tanganyika is part of the governments strategy to strengthen maritime transport and capitalize on trade opportunities with neighboring countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

He said the vessels, which are being built by Golden Logistics Company Limited, will facilitate the movement of cargo between Tanzania, the DRC, and other countries bordering Lake Tanganyika, a development expected to improve trade efficiency across the Great Lakes region.

Prof. Mbarawa made the remarks today, July 20, 2026, during the launch of the vessel construction project and the Kigoma Port modernization pro...