Tanzania, March 10 -- Dar es Salaam. Transporters and traders have raised concerns over new domestic cargo charges introduced at Tanzania's ports, warning that the revised rates will significantly increase the cost of doing business and eventually push up prices for consumers.

The new tariff book released by the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) came into force on March 8, 2025, replacing the previous schedule that had been in use since March 2013. The authority says the changes are necessary to finance major infrastructure upgrades, improve efficiency and strengthen environmental protection at the ports.

However, stakeholders in the transport and logistics sector argue that the charges are too high and were implemented too quickly, leavin...