Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation Introduces New Regulations to Boost Maritime Sector

February 20, 2015 - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Tanzanian government has introduced new regulations to enhance the efficiency of port and maritime trade activities in the country. The Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has been established as the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing shipping agencies and port operations.

Key Provisions of the Act

According to the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Act, 2017, TASAC is mandated to:

• License and regulate shipping agencies
• Promote safety and security in Tanzanian ports and waters
• Ensure compliance with international maritime standards
• Facilitate and promote maritime trade activities

Benefits of the Act

The new regulations are expected to provide a number of benefits, including:

• Improved safety and security in Tanzanian ports and waters
• Enhanced efficiency of port and maritime trade activities
• Increased compliance with international maritime standards
• Increased competitiveness of the Tanzanian maritime sector
• Reduced shipping costs for businesses and consumers

Contact Information

For more information on TASAC and its services, please contact:

Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation PSSSF Tower Building, 8th Floor, Plot No. 20/21, Garden Avenue/Ohio Street, P.O. Box 989, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

• Phone: +255 22 2127314
• Fax: +255 22 2127313
• Email: barua@tcra.go.tz
• Website: https://www.tasac.go.tz/

Regulatory Departments and Quality Control Laboratories

For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links:

• Government Contact List
• Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List

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