2.1.5 Tanzania Port of Kigoma Port Overview Port Picture Description and Contacts of Key Companies Port Performance Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges Berthing Specifications General Cargo Handling Berths Port Handling Equipment Container Facilities Customs Guidance Terminal Information Multipurpose Terminal Grain and Bulk Handling Main Storage Terminal Stevedoring Hinterland Information Port Security Port Overview The Port of Kigoma is located on Lake Tanganyika in the West of Tanzania, and borders Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Burundi. The Port of Kigoma is a gateway for traffic flow originating from Tanzania and/or the Port of Dar es Salaam. Cargo may be road-hauled or railed from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma, then transshipped onto lake vessels to the port of Mpulung (Zambia), various destinations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Uvira, Kalemie, Baraka, Moba),, and the Port of Bujumbura in Burundi. Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com Port Location and Contact Country Tanzania Province or District Kigoma Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port Kigoma (8 km) Port's Complete Name The Port of Kigoma Latitude -4.877354 Longitude 29.624542 Managing Company or Port Authority TPA Management Contact Person Ag. Port Manager Yudas Sabigoro Mobile: +255 756739130 Tel: +255 282802275 Email:
[email protected],
[email protected] Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals Kigoma Airport /Departures The Airport is at national level thus it has no frequent International Arrivals /Departures. Port Picture Page 1 Description and Contacts of Key Companies There are different companies operating port activities at Kigoma.