Theft of vehicle parts at the Dar es Salaam Port has dropped from 21 claims in the 2011/2012 financial year to only 3 in the current one.
Making the announcement yesterday in the capital, Deputy Minister for Transport, Dr Charles Tizeba, admitted that in the past, theft of vehicle parts was rampant at the port but thanks to concerted efforts by the authorities the situation is to a large extent under control.
The Deputy Minister’s statement was prompted by a question by special seats Legislator Maryam Msabaha (CUF) who inquired as to the current trend of the illegal practice.
“Efforts done by the management of Dar es Salaam Port have enabled reduction of theft cases,” Dr Tizeba said.
He said apart adopting an integrated security system and the motor vehicle receiving system, Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) now also requires identification of all defective cars before offloading.
In a related development, the government is conducting a feasibility study ahead of improving Mwanza, Musoma, Nansio, Bukoba and Kemondo bay ports.
Responding to a question raised by Legislator Augustino Masele (Mbogwe-CCM), Tizeba explained that the feasibility study started in August this year and is conducted by the Holland consulting firm, Royal Haskoning for a total cost of EURO 589,174.
Tizeba said the feasibility study will be completed after a period of 7 months and the report handed to TPA by March of next year.
“The main aim of improving the said ports is to enable them handle larger consignments as we work to improve our railway systems,” he said.
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