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Tanzania takes on Kenya with Sh15.8b Dar Port upgrade

China Harbor Engineering Company photo:courtesy

Tanzania’s Government signed a $154 million (Sh15.8 billion) contract on Saturday with the State-run China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to expand the main port in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam.

Tanzania is seeking financing for infrastructure projects as part of its plans to transform the country into a regional transport and trade hub.

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