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Mbeya – Minister of Works, Transportation and Communications Isack Kamwelwe urged members of the business community here to make sure that the two ships newly constructed increase the volume of goods they transport to neighboring countries
Recently, the government has put into service two cargo ships and steamers crisscrossing the waters of Lake Nyasa. The vessels – MV Njombe and MV Ruvuma – were built by MS Songoro Marine Transport Ltd., based in Mbeya, for a total cost of 20 billion shillings. They have the capacity to carry 1,000 tons of goods per piece. The government is also building another passenger vessel that will carry 200 passengers and 200 tons of cargo.
million. Kamwele inspected the ship, which is under construction at the port of Itungi and the ships already in service, which were at Kiwira Port:
"We now have the ships, they are waiting for your cargo, and by using the boats, you will be able to carry your cargo at more affordable prices than the roads. "Mr. Kamwelwe, former director of Itungi Port, told Mr. Kamwelwe that members of the business community were slow To take advantage of the availability of vessels to increase traffic, Kyela District Commissioner Claudia Kitta said the government was doing everything it could to make sure the businessmen knew about it. the importance of hips in the transport of goods between Tanzania and Malawi. "This is also the reason we will hold a Tanzania-Malawi business forum, which is planned for Mbeya more late this month, "he added The forum creates a platform for members of the business community in Tanzania and Malawi to meet and see what they can exchange among themselves.
Tanzania-Malawi Business Forum will focus on "Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Investment Relations."
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