MWANZA, Oct. 14 -- THE Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) says the increase in cargo handled at Tanzania ports from 32.7m tonnes in the 2024/25 financial year to 39.9m tonnes in 2025/26 has further strengthened the importance of the Central Corridor in domestic and international trade.

Speaking at a meeting of traders and Central Corridor stakeholders in Mwanza, TPA Director Generals representative, Dr George Fasha, said traders and transport stakeholders needed to work together to eliminate non-tariff barriers that cause cargo delays and increase transportation costs.

He warned that such challenges could undermine the competitiveness of Tanzanian ports compared with alternative trade routes in the region, stressing the need to improve serv...