# East and Central African port infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/east-and-central-african-port-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-20T06:07:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. East and Central African nations are expanding maritime infrastructure to enhance regional trade and logistical capacity. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, construction is progressing on the Kalemie industrial port in Tanganyika province. This $70 million public-private partnership involving the Congolese state, Jintai Mining PTE Ltd, and Tembo Majengo Company SARL aims to create a regional commercial hub. Once complete, the port is expected to handle approximately 2 million tons of goods annually, facilitating trade with Tanzania, Burundi, and Zambia. In Tanzania, significant expansions are underway at the Port of Dar es Salaam and Mtwara Port. Dar es Salaam has seen record container volumes, prompting the Egypt-based EDECS Group to secure a contract to redesign and rebuild seven cargo handling yards at Terminal 1. Meanwhile, the Tanzania Ports Authority is expanding Mtwara Port by increasing berths and deepening waters to accommodate larger vessels, strengthening the Southern Corridor link to Malawi. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Tanzania expands port infrastructure to boost regional trade Tanzania is expanding its maritime capacity through major investments in Dar es Salaam and Mtwara ports, boosting trade volumes and infrastructure for East and Central Africa. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanzania-expands-port-infrastructure-to-boost-regional-trade ### 2026-08-08: Kalemie industrial port construction shows significant progress DRC Transport Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba inspected the advancing construction of the Kalemie industrial port, a $70 million project aimed at boosting regional trade and logistics in Tanganyika. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalemie-industrial-port-construction-shows-significant-progress --- Cite as: East and Central African port infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/east-and-central-african-port-infrastructure-expansion