Tanzania, March 10 -- Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has suspended the implementation of the Port Infrastructure Development (PID) levy until July 1, 2026, following requests from stakeholders who said they needed more time to adjust to the new charges.

The levy, which is included in the 2026 Sea Ports Tariff Book, came into force on March 8, 2026, but immediately sparked debate among transporters, traders and clearing agents, with some warning that the charges would raise the cost of doing business.

In a statement issued late Monday, March 9, 2026, TPA Director General Plasduce Mbossa said the authority had decided to halt the levy temporarily after receiving and reviewing requests from port users.

"The extension ha...