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Tenebo Holding Insights: Is Dar es Salaam Port Losing Trade to Walvis Bay?
Tenebo Holding Insights: Is Dar es Salaam Port Losing Trade to Walvis Bay?
Dar es Salaam Port, one of East Africa’s busiest trade hubs, is facing growing inefficiencies that threaten its competitive edge. Delays, high costs, and congestion are pushing traders to explore alternative routes—including Walvis Bay in Namibia, a port that has been gaining traction as a more efficient gateway to Southern and Central Africa.
At Tenebo Holding, we analyze the latest trade patterns and assess whether Tanzania risks losing key transit cargo to alternative ports like Walvis Bay.
Dar es Salaam Port: The Challenges Driving Cargo Diversion
Cargo Clearance Delays and Bureaucratic Bottlenecks
On average, clearing goods at Dar es Salaam Port takes 7 to 14 days, compared to 3 to 5 days at Mombasa and under 48 hours at Walvis Bay. Traders face lengthy customs processes with excessive documentation requirements, frequent system breakdowns in port operations, and unpredictable container dwell times, resulting in higher storage costs.
The impact of these delays is significant. Importers and exporters suffer higher demurrage fees, and supply chains across Zambia, the DRC, Malawi, and Rwanda are disrupted.
High Costs of Port and Shipping Services
Dar es Salaam is becoming one of the most expensive ports in the region due to rising handling charges. Compared to Walvis Bay, container handling fees are 20 to 30 percent higher, port efficiency remains lower, requiring additional informal payments to fast-track clearance, and storage costs escalate quickly, especially for landlocked nations using the port as a transit hub.
For businesses in Zambia, the DRC, and Malawi, these higher costs are making Walvis Bay a more attractive alternative, offering more predictable expenses and fewer hidden charges.
Congestion at the Port and Key Transport Routes
Road and rail infrastructure in Tanzania is struggling to handle rising trade volumes. The Central Corridor, which connects Dar es Salaam to the DRC and Zambia, remains slow and costly due to poor road conditions and border inefficiencies. In contrast, Walvis Bay has made significant upgrades to its Trans-Kalahari Corridor, offering a direct, faster link to Zambia and the DRC.
With transporters favoring less congested and well-maintained corridors, transit times and fuel costs are becoming critical factors in decision-making.
Walvis Bay: A Growing Threat to Dar es Salaam’s Dominance
Namibia’s Port Expansion and Efficiency Gains
Walvis Bay recently completed a $300 million expansion, adding new deep-water berths for larger vessels, automated customs systems that reduce clearance time, and seamless transit routes to Zambia, the DRC, and Botswana.
Competitive Advantages Over Dar es Salaam
Compared to Tanzania’s main port, Walvis Bay offers shorter clearance times (under 48 hours), better efficiency in cargo handling with minimal bureaucracy, and a direct, uncongested link to the DRC and Zambia.
As a result, more traders in Zambia and the DRC are testing Walvis Bay as an alternative trade route.
What This Means for Tanzania’s Trade Future
If Dar es Salaam fails to address these inefficiencies, the risk of cargo diversion will intensify. Landlocked countries like Zambia, Malawi, and the DRC may permanently shift trade to Walvis Bay.
At Tenebo Holding, we urge businesses to strategize carefully. Monitoring trade route changes, diversifying logistics options, and working with experienced logistics partners are crucial steps to securing cost-effective and reliable shipping solutions.
Are You Concerned About Your Trade Routes?
Contact Tenebo Holding today for expert guidance on navigating East and Southern Africa’s changing logistics landscape.
Uchambuzi wa Tenebo Holding: Je, Bandari ya Dar es Salaam Inapoteza Biashara kwa Walvis Bay?
Uchambuzi wa Tenebo Holding: Je, Bandari ya Dar es Salaam Inapoteza Biashara kwa Walvis Bay?
Bandari ya Dar es Salaam, moja ya vituo vikuu vya biashara Afrika Mashariki, inakabiliwa na changamoto zinazotishia ushindani wake. Ucheleweshaji, gharama kubwa, na msongamano vinawasukuma wafanyabiashara kutafuta njia mbadala—ikiwemo Bandari ya Walvis Bay nchini Namibia, ambayo inazidi kuwa lango bora kwa Afrika ya Kati na Kusini.
Katika Tenebo Holding, tunachambua mwelekeo wa hivi karibuni wa biashara na kutathmini ikiwa Tanzania iko hatarini kupoteza mizigo ya usafirishaji kwa bandari mbadala kama Walvis Bay.
Changamoto Zinazochochea Uhamishaji wa Mizigo Kutoka Bandari ya Dar es Salaam
Ucheleweshaji wa Utoaji wa Mizigo na Urundikaji wa Kisheria
Kwa wastani, uondoaji wa mizigo katika Bandari ya Dar es Salaam huchukua kati ya siku 7 hadi 14, ikilinganishwa na siku 3 hadi 5 katika Bandari ya Mombasa na chini ya saa 48 katika Walvis Bay. Wafanyabiashara wanakabiliwa na mchakato mrefu wa forodha unaohitaji nyaraka nyingi, hitilafu za mara kwa mara kwenye mifumo ya uendeshaji wa bandari, na nyakati zisizotabirika za kuhifadhi makontena, hali inayosababisha gharama za juu za kuhifadhi mizigo.
Matokeo yake ni hasara kubwa kwa waagizaji na wauzaji wa bidhaa huku gharama za kuchelewa zikipanda, na kusababisha kuvurugika kwa minyororo ya ugavi katika Zambia, DRC, Malawi, na Rwanda.
Gharama Kubwa za Ushughulikiaji wa Mizigo na Huduma za Bandari
Bandari ya Dar es Salaam inazidi kuwa moja ya bandari ghali zaidi katika kanda hii kutokana na ongezeko la ada za ushughulikiaji wa mizigo. Ikilinganishwa na Walvis Bay:
- Ada za kushughulikia makontena ni kati ya asilimia 20 hadi 30 juu zaidi.
- Ufanisi wa bandari uko chini, hali inayohitaji malipo ya ziada yasiyo rasmi ili kuharakisha utoaji wa mizigo.
- Gharama za kuhifadhi mizigo zinaongezeka kwa kasi, hasa kwa nchi zisizo na bandari zinazotegemea Dar es Salaam kama kituo cha kupitisha mizigo.
Kwa wafanyabiashara wa Zambia, DRC, na Malawi, gharama hizi za juu zinawasukuma kutafuta njia mbadala, huku Walvis Bay ikionekana kuwa na gharama zinazoeleweka na zisizo na gharama za siri.
Msongamano Katika Bandari na Njia Kuu za Usafiri
Miundombinu ya barabara na reli nchini Tanzania inashindwa kuhimili ongezeko la biashara. Njia ya Kati inayounganisha Dar es Salaam na DRC na Zambia inakabiliwa na ucheleweshaji na gharama kubwa kutokana na ubovu wa barabara na changamoto katika vituo vya mpaka. Kwa upande mwingine, Walvis Bay imeboresha njia yake ya Trans-Kalahari, ambayo inatoa kiunganishi cha moja kwa moja na haraka kwa Zambia na DRC.
Kwa kuwa wasafirishaji wanapendelea njia zisizo na msongamano na zenye barabara nzuri, muda wa usafirishaji na gharama za mafuta vinazidi kuwa sababu muhimu za kufanya maamuzi ya biashara.
Walvis Bay: Tishio Linalokua kwa Uongozi wa Dar es Salaam
Upanuzi wa Bandari ya Namibia na Uboreshaji wa Ufanisi
Walvis Bay hivi karibuni imekamilisha upanuzi wa dola milioni 300, ikiwa na maboresho kama vile:
- Gati mpya za maji ya kina kwa meli kubwa zaidi.
- Mifumo ya forodha ya kisasa inayopunguza muda wa utoaji wa mizigo.
- Njia za moja kwa moja za usafirishaji hadi Zambia, DRC, na Botswana.
Faida za Ushindani Dhidi ya Dar es Salaam
Ikilinganishwa na Bandari ya Dar es Salaam, Walvis Bay inatoa muda mfupi wa kutoa mizigo (chini ya saa 48), ufanisi bora wa kushughulikia mizigo bila urasimu usio wa lazima, na njia ya moja kwa moja isiyo na msongamano kwa DRC na Zambia.
Kutokana na haya, wafanyabiashara wengi wa Zambia na DRC wanajaribu kutumia Walvis Bay kama njia mbadala ya usafirishaji wa bidhaa.
Maana Yake kwa Mustakabali wa Biashara ya Tanzania
Ikiwa Dar es Salaam haitatatua changamoto hizi, hatari ya kupoteza mizigo kwa bandari mbadala itazidi kuongezeka. Nchi zisizo na bandari kama Zambia, Malawi, na DRC zinaweza kuhamishia biashara yao Walvis Bay moja kwa moja.
Katika Tenebo Holding, tunawashauri wafanyabiashara kupanga mikakati yao kwa uangalifu. Ufuatiliaji wa mabadiliko ya njia za biashara, utofauti wa chaguo za usafirishaji, na kushirikiana na wadau wa kuaminika wa usafirishaji ni hatua muhimu za kuhakikisha gharama nafuu na usafirishaji wa uhakika.
Je, Unahofia Mabadiliko ya Njia za Biashara?
Wasiliana na Tenebo Holding leo kwa ushauri wa kitaalamu kuhusu jinsi ya kuhimili mabadiliko ya mazingira ya biashara na usafirishaji Afrika Mashariki na Kusini.
Tenebo Holding Insights: The Evolving Landscape of Logistics in East Africa
Tenebo Holding Insights: The Evolving Landscape of Logistics in East Africa
East Africa’s logistics sector is undergoing a transformational shift, fueled by infrastructure expansion, regional integration, and emerging trade corridors. At Tenebo Holding, we recognize the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s supply chain dynamics, from financing bottlenecks to technological advancements. This report highlights key developments, trade routes, and strategic insights for businesses looking to navigate the region’s complex logistics landscape.
Infrastructure Developments Reshaping Trade
1. Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Extension – Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan
The SGR project, initially designed to connect Mombasa to Uganda and beyond, remains incomplete due to financing hurdles. However, Kenya has now secured talks with the UAE to fund the remaining extension toward Uganda and South Sudan. This railway is poised to significantly cut freight costs and reduce delays for cross-border trade. Once completed, it will improve connectivity to Juba, Kampala, and beyond, enhancing regional trade efficiency.
📌 Impact: Lower transport costs, faster movement of goods, and improved competitiveness of East African exports.
2. The Lobito Corridor – Zambia, DRC, Angola
The Lobito Corridor, a $10 billion U.S.-backed initiative, aims to modernize a century-old railway connecting the DRC’s mineral-rich regions to Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito. Plans include extending this corridor into Zambia’s Copperbelt, offering an alternative export route for minerals and reducing dependency on East African ports.
📌 Impact: Faster mineral exports, reduced port congestion, and increased foreign investment in mining and logistics.
3. Northern Corridor Expansion – Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, DRC
The Northern Corridor, which connects landlocked East African countries to the Port of Mombasa, is receiving major upgrades. The expansion of roads, rail networks, and border posts is expected to streamline trade among Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC.
📌 Impact: Shorter transit times, improved cross-border trade, and enhanced regional supply chain efficiency.
Regional Integration: The Push for a Unified Trade System
1. The Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA)
The TFTA merges the East African Community (EAC), COMESA, and SADC, covering 29 African countries with a combined GDP of $1.88 trillion and 800 million consumers. This agreement sets the foundation for a seamless trade environment, cutting tariffs and simplifying customs procedures.
📌 Opportunities for Businesses:
- Easier cross-border trade and expansion into new markets like Mozambique, Zambia, and Sudan.
- Lower import/export taxes for goods moving across East, Central, and Southern Africa.
2. AfCFTA and Digital Customs
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is driving digital customs integration, allowing businesses to process documentation electronically, reducing delays at border points in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the DRC.
📌 What It Means for Supply Chain Players:
- Faster clearance times at borders.
- Lower operational costs for logistics companies.
- Improved tracking and security for shipments.
Challenges & Opportunities in East Africa’s Logistics Sector
1. Infrastructure Financing – A Shift in Investment Models
East Africa’s ambitious infrastructure projects need diversified funding sources. With China reducing lending, countries like Kenya are seeking Gulf partners like the UAE for alternative financing.
📌 Tenebo’s Insight: Businesses must factor in shifting investment trends when planning long-term logistics strategies. Private sector involvement and PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships) will play a key role in future projects.
2. The Role of Technology in Logistics
The adoption of digital freight platforms, blockchain in supply chain management, and AI-driven route optimization is growing across the region.
📌 Tenebo’s Insight: Companies that leverage tech-driven logistics solutions will reduce costs, improve tracking, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
3. Cross-Border Logistics Complexity
Despite regional integration efforts, bureaucratic delays, high fuel costs, and inconsistent customs policies remain a challenge.
📌 Tenebo’s Solution:
- Strong regional partnerships to navigate complex trade policies.
- Advanced route planning to minimize fuel expenses and optimize delivery schedules.
Final Thoughts: Tenebo Holding’s Role in Driving Logistics Excellence
At Tenebo Holding, we position ourselves as a trusted gateway for trade across East, Central, and Southern Africa. By leveraging our expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and regional trade, we help businesses navigate evolving infrastructure landscapes, integrate cutting-edge logistics technology, and expand into high-growth markets like Sudan, Mozambique, and the DRC.
🔹 Are you looking for a reliable logistics and supply chain partner in East Africa?
Let’s talk. Connect with Tenebo Holding today to optimize your supply chain and unlock new trade opportunities!