Tanzania and Egypt are finalizing plans to establish a strategic cargo transport hub linking the Port of Dar es Salaam with Egypt’s Ain Sokhna Port.This initiative aims to create a maritime logistics corridor connecting Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Transport Minister Prof Makame Mbarawa announced the project during the Tanzania-Egypt Business Forum, emphasizing its role in boosting trade and investment.

The hub will enhance regional connectivity, with ongoing infrastructure projects like the Standard Gauge Railway and port upgrades supporting the initiative.

Egyptian Minister Hassan El Khatib highlighted the mutual economic benefits, while Works Minister Abdallah Ulega stressed the need for large-scale infrastructure investments as Dar es Salaam approaches mega-city status.

Both nations are inviting investors to capitalize on opportunities along the corridor, which will integrate maritime transport, logistics, and modern systems.