Tanzania, June 10 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's ports are recording strong growth in vehicle imports, container traffic and dry bulk cargo, reflecting increased trade activity and investment in port infrastructure.

Latest performance data show cargo volumes and vessel calls rose across most categories during the 2026 reporting period, reinforcing the role of the Port of Dar es Salaam as a regional trade gateway.

Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo recorded the highest growth. The number of units handled increased by 88 percent to 30,442 in May 2026, up from 16,177 in the corresponding period last year. The figure was also more than double the 14,645 units recorded in May 2024.

RoRo vessel calls rose to 20 from 13 in May 2025 and nine in May 2...