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Tanzania Builds $4M Cargo Ship for Indian Ocean Trade | Tanzania News
Tanzania is investing $4 million to build a new cargo ship designed to sail the Indian Ocean, connecting ports in Kenya, Seychelles, and Comoros — with construction set to begin in 2027 and delivery by 2029. This flagship vessel is part of Tanzania’s bold “blue economy” push, led by TASHICO, which also plans to launch oil tankers bound for China and Russia. Meanwhile, a $324 billion shipyard on Lake Tanganyika is rising to become East and Central Africa’s premier maritime hub, capable of servicing vessels up to 5,000 tons — all aimed at boosting regional trade and cementing Tanzania’s role as…
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