Zambia and Tanzania have agreed on a structured arrangement to ensure the monthly offloading of one fuel vessel at the Port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial capital.
Under the agreement, a vessel carrying more than 100,000 metric tonnes of fuel will be berthed and offloaded between the 15th and 25th of each month.
The arrangement was announced by Tanzania’s Minister of Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, and Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, following a high-level technical meeting involving permanent secretaries and technical experts from both countries.
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) will facilitate vessel berthing and offloading, ensuring timely handling and supporting uninterrupted petroleum supply to Zambia.
Both ministers emphasized the importance of strict adherence to the agreed operational framework, noting that effective coordination and institutional discipline are key to maintaining reliable fuel logistics.
Mr. Ndejembi said the measures would improve the security and efficiency of diesel supply to Zambia and highlighted plans to expand cooperation in other energy sub-sectors, including electricity and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Mr. Chikote praised Tanzania for its continued support, describing the agreement as a reflection of the strong bilateral partnership and shared commitment to regional energy security.
Currently, Zambia imports over 85% of its diesel requirements through the TAZAMA Oil Pipeline, with fuel offloaded at Dar es Salaam. The agreement builds on the historic TAZAMA Pipeline, jointly owned by both countries, which has served as a vital petroleum transportation corridor for decades.