Tanzania, Aug. 11 -- Dar es Salaam. The rapid expansion of inland container depots (ICDs) in Dar es Salaam is putting increasing pressure on the city's roads, forcing authorities to rethink how cargo is stored, transported and distributed.

As cargo volumes through Dar es Salaam Port continue to rise, the city is struggling to accommodate the growing number of trucks, warehouses and cargo facilities needed to serve businesses and consumers.

The challenge has shifted beyond the port, with authorities now considering a combination of ICDs, dry ports, rail transport, truck holding areas and better urban planning to ease congestion.

A recent survey by The Citizen along the Ubungo-Tazara-Kurasini and Mbagala corridors found growing pressure ...