Port of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaSea PortModerate
ECTN / CTN / BSC Requirement
Check RequiredThe Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is a mandatory document for shipments to many African ports. Requirements vary by country - verify before shipping.
Learn more about ECTN requirementsTanzania's principal port and gateway to the Southern African hinterland including Zambia, Malawi, DRC, Burundi, and Rwanda.
700,000 TEUs
Capacity
550
Annual TEUs
8-12 days
Avg. Dwell Time
24/7
Operating Hours
Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Timezone
EAT (UTC+3)
Port Facilities
Container Berths
Count: 4
General Cargo Berths
Count: 7
Shipping Lines
Maersk
AsiaEurope
MSC
Global
PIL
Intra-Africa
Main Trade Routes
AsiaEuropeMiddle East
Last updated: 2025-01-01