SIMBA Supply Chain Solutions (SSCS) , a leading logistics company through its latest service SimbaTerminals, plans to bring a vessel carrying cargo to Tanga Port every two to three months in 2025.

Awadh Massawe the company’s manager made the announcement early this week after receiving a large ship MV -WL UGLICH with IMO number 9674373 with Hong Kong flagship docked at the port which brought 7,000 tons of nitrate cargo from Russia.
 
He underscored that with its first operation in Tanga Port the company’s ongoing efforts are to strengthen its presence in the region.
 
Massawe commended the company’s directors and its board at large for successfully attracting both local and international clients to use Tanga Port, as part of Simba Terminals’ broader strategy to expand operations and enhance service offerings.
 
Massawe assured that the company would efficiently unload and transport the goods to clients both within Tanzania and abroad.
 
"This delivery marks the ninth vessel the company has received since beginning operations at Tanga Port".
 
"Having successfully handled 7,000 tons of nitrate, we are confident in our ability to efficiently unload and deliver this shipment to our clients, both domestic and international. Our fleet consists of between 700 and 800 vehicles," Massawe said.
 
Simba Terminals has also made substantial investments in new equipment, including machinery designed to ensure efficient handling of goods before they reach customers.
 
Massawe further noted that these investments have contributed to the company's improved performance at Tanga Port, especially when compared to neighboring ports.
 
"The upgrades have been crucial in building trust and loyalty among clients," he said.
 
"The company’s success has been significantly bolstered by the government’s substantial investments, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan after the government allocated over 429 billion Tanzanian shillings to upgrade Tanga Port, including deepening its channels to accommodate larger vessels".
 
Massawe attributed the company’s continued success to the strong collaboration with all relevant authorities involved in port operations.
 
He encouraged both local and international customers, particularly from countries like the DRC and Zambia, to continue utilizing Tanga Port to take advantage of the enhanced services resulting from these investments.
 
"Looking ahead, the deepening of Tanga Port is expected to increase government revenue and improve the livelihoods of residents".
 
Massawe also urged other stakeholders to recognize the port’s potential and called on the government to further invest in expanding cargo storage capacity.
 
He said that this growth will help ensure Tanga Port remains a vital hub for both local and international trade, driving benefits for Tanzania’s economy.
 
Simba Terminals in Tanga now enhances this offering with activities including bulk FIBC Bagging Services, Container and stripping Services, container stuffing services, marine port services, maritime labor services, ship agency services, and warehousing services.
 
With a primary focus on the regional mining industry, Simba Terminals is working with major players in handling Southbound Chemical Reagents such as Hydrated Lime, Sulphur, Ammonium Nitrate (AN), Sodium Metabisulphite (SMBS), Magnesium Oxide (MgO), and others, northbound metals such as Copper, Cobalt, Nickel, Tin and other minerals from the East African Region.