NEW CARGO TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TANZANIA

Tanzania government set to sign contract with korea firm for the construction of a new cargo in Lake Tanganyika.

Tanzania is set to sign a contract for the construction of a cargo. It will have the capacity to carry 600 passengers and 200 tonnes of cargo. While operate in the eastern side of Lake Tanganyika, it will reduce duties carried-out by the oldest MV Liemba.

Deputy Minister for Transportation and communication, Atashasta Nditiye on a tour to the site said the new vessel will operate from Kigoma via Katavi and Rukwa in Tanzania to Mpulungu Township. He also said that the vessel will have numerous stops in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi and Zambia.

The signing of the contract is to take place in march of this year. The tanzania government and a korea firm which is the contractor are to sign the contract.

The aim of the project is to improve  and address marine challenges on Lake Tanganyika. It will also help the water transport which is vital in the economic growth of every nation. It will also help to meet the new demand on marine transport in the country.

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