Tanzania, June 15 -- Mwanza. Tanzania Shipping Company (Tashico) and the Democratic Republic of Congo's national shipping company, Lignes Maritimes Congolaises (LMC), have signed a three-year agreement to strengthen passenger and cargo transport on Lake Tanganyika, a move expected to boost regional trade efficiency and link markets in East and Central Africa

Speaking on Monday, June 15, 2026, during the signing ceremony, Tashico managing director Eric Hamissi said the deal is a strategic step aimed at building national capacity in maritime transport and increasing Tanzania's participation in international cargo shipping.

He said the partnership would help expand Tanzania's transport services market while strengthening its position as a ...