Proposal for major port charges at Dar es Salaam

Tanzania’s International Container Terminal Services (Ticts) has filed an application for higher charges at the Dar es Salaam port.

According to TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), Ticts is applying for a 31% increase in stevedoring charges for 20- and 40-foot containers (stevedoring) and a 32% increase in handling charges for the same containers at the terminal.

Currently, stevedoring charges for a 20- and 40-foot full container load (FCL) intended for domestic use stand at US$71 and US$107 respectively. Ticts is proposing to increase the rate to U$93 and U$140.

The current handling rate is US$79 (20-foot) and US$119 (40-foot) respectively. The Ticts proposal will bring the rate to US$104 for a 20-foot container and US$157 for a 40-footer.

The decision on whether or not to grant the application now lies with the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (Sumatra).