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World bank ranks: Kenya second on logistics
World bank ranks: Kenya second on logistics
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Private investors to run Tazara
MONDAY JULY 9 2018
A passenger train run by the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority at the Dar es Salaam station. The train runs between Dar es Salaam and Kapiri-Mposhi in Zambia. FILE PHOTO | NATION
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Tanzania and Zambia are planning a law review to accommodate private investors in the running of their joint railway company, Tazara.
Tazara, which runs from Dar es Salaam to Kapiri-Mposhi in Zambia, was built in the 1970s with Chinese aid.
However it has suffered a cash crunch in recent times, bringing it almost to a halt.
Dar es Salaam said a review of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority Act would allow private investors to buy shares in the railway and help boost efficiency.
“We are eager to improve operations so as to boost trade between Tanzania and Zambia, the Great Lakes region and Southern Africa,” said deputy Minister for Works, Transport and Communications Atashasta Nditiye.
In 2016, Tanzania, Zambia and China unveiled a plan to extend the railway to the planned Bagamoyo port — some 75km from Dar es Salaam.
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The plan is awaiting approval by the Cabinet, and includes major renovations of the old narrow gauge railway line and plans to link it to Malawi, Rwanda and Burundi.
Southern DRC is already connected to the line through Zambia Railways.
Tazara is the region’s longest railway line, linking the East African Community, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Southern African Development Community three blocs, with a market of more than 600 million people.
“When you have a reliable railway, trade between countries becomes easier and more efficient; it reduces delays and congestion on the roads,” said Mr Nditiye.
The minister said that Dar es Salaam is seeking to increase trade volumes with neighbouring countries by developing key infrastructure to facilitate movement of people and cargo.
The director–general of Tanzania Ports Authority Deusdedit Kakoko, said improved efficiency at the port would attract back customers who fled in favour of other ports “due to different challenges, including security and formalities.”
Mr Kakoko visited Zambia, Malawi, DRC, Rwanda, Uganda and the Comoros to sell the country as a transport hub.
“Tanzania through TPA aims at building a strong economic belt to improve the country’s economy through trade,” said Mr Kakoko.
The Business Congolese International president Sumaili Edouard, said the Tanzanian government had shown its willingness to address the concerns of port users.
“Among our challenges were costs and delays, which are being addressed,” said Mr Edouard.
Tanzania wants the Dar es Salaam port to become a cargo hub. With a total quay length of 2,600 metres, the port handles over 16 million tonnes of cargo annually.
“Upon completion of the ongoing expansion, the Dar es Salaam port will have the capacity to handle up to 30 million tonnes annually,” said acting port manager Freddy Liundi.
Wanted: Private investors to run Tazara
MONDAY JULY 9 2018
A passenger train run by the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority at the Dar es Salaam station. The train runs between Dar es Salaam and Kapiri-Mposhi in Zambia. FILE PHOTO | NATION
In Summary
- Tanzania and Zambia are planning a law review to accommodate private investors in the running of their joint railway company.
- A review of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority Act would allow private investors to buy shares in the railway and help boost efficiency.
- Tazara, which runs from Dar es Salaam to Kapiri-Mposhi in Zambia, was built in the 1970s with Chinese aid.
By BEATRICE MATERU
More by this Author
Tanzania and Zambia are planning a law review to accommodate private investors in the running of their joint railway company, Tazara.
Tazara, which runs from Dar es Salaam to Kapiri-Mposhi in Zambia, was built in the 1970s with Chinese aid.
However it has suffered a cash crunch in recent times, bringing it almost to a halt.
Dar es Salaam said a review of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority Act would allow private investors to buy shares in the railway and help boost efficiency.
“We are eager to improve operations so as to boost trade between Tanzania and Zambia, the Great Lakes region and Southern Africa,” said deputy Minister for Works, Transport and Communications Atashasta Nditiye.
In 2016, Tanzania, Zambia and China unveiled a plan to extend the railway to the planned Bagamoyo port — some 75km from Dar es Salaam.
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The plan is awaiting approval by the Cabinet, and includes major renovations of the old narrow gauge railway line and plans to link it to Malawi, Rwanda and Burundi.
Southern DRC is already connected to the line through Zambia Railways.
Tazara is the region’s longest railway line, linking the East African Community, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Southern African Development Community three blocs, with a market of more than 600 million people.
“When you have a reliable railway, trade between countries becomes easier and more efficient; it reduces delays and congestion on the roads,” said Mr Nditiye.
The minister said that Dar es Salaam is seeking to increase trade volumes with neighbouring countries by developing key infrastructure to facilitate movement of people and cargo.
The director–general of Tanzania Ports Authority Deusdedit Kakoko, said improved efficiency at the port would attract back customers who fled in favour of other ports “due to different challenges, including security and formalities.”
Mr Kakoko visited Zambia, Malawi, DRC, Rwanda, Uganda and the Comoros to sell the country as a transport hub.
“Tanzania through TPA aims at building a strong economic belt to improve the country’s economy through trade,” said Mr Kakoko.
The Business Congolese International president Sumaili Edouard, said the Tanzanian government had shown its willingness to address the concerns of port users.
“Among our challenges were costs and delays, which are being addressed,” said Mr Edouard.
Tanzania wants the Dar es Salaam port to become a cargo hub. With a total quay length of 2,600 metres, the port handles over 16 million tonnes of cargo annually.
“Upon completion of the ongoing expansion, the Dar es Salaam port will have the capacity to handle up to 30 million tonnes annually,” said acting port manager Freddy Liundi.
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So apart from bombadier cs 300 what is the other plane to make em count 8?
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Second ATCL Dreamliner will be here by January 2020 – Magufuli
July 9, 2018
The president was speaking at yesterday’s special welcome function for the long-awaited first Dreamliner aircraft at the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam, where it touched down at around 5 pm in the evening following a direct flight from Seattle in the United States.
“We have already made an advance payment on the second Dreamliner and its construction is ongoing... we expect its arrival in January 2020,” Magufuli said.
The aircraft, which is valued at $224.6 million (over 500 billion/-), is one of seven planes procured by the government on behalf of ATCL, and the fourth to have already arrived in the country.
Three Bombardier Q400 turboprop planes of Canadian make are already plying domestic routes within the country, while another Q400 and at least two Bombardier CS300 jetliners with 130-passenger capacities each are expected to arrive by November this year.
The president described yesterday’s event as a significant milestone in the fifth phase government’s efforts to revive the once-ailing, state-owned airline and enable it to compete in the local and international aviation industries.
“These planes will help to attract more tourists to Tanzania, as we have seen in other nations with strong airlines like Egypt, South Africa and Kenya, among others,” he said, adding: “Most tourists prefer air transport, and we have decided as a government to invest heavily in this sector.”
The recently-appointed Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Eng. Isack Kamwelwe, said the just-arrived Dreamliner will begin its international routes schedule with flights to Mumbai, India from early September.
“All the seven planes we have procured are state properties, so ATCL will have to make proper use of them while offering quality services,” the minister stated.
Initially, ATCL will fly three times a week to Bujumbura, Burundi via Kigoma, and four times a week to Entebbe, Uganda via Kilimanjaro, to fill a critical void in the regional transport market and enhance regional economic integration.
The state-owned airline currently flies to Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Kigoma, Mbeya, Mtwara, Mwanza, Tabora, and Moroni in the Comoros, increasing its market share from single to double digits in less than two years despite still flying fewer seats than rival airlines.
Yesterday’s welcome ceremony for the new Dreamliner was also attended by high-ranking state and private sector leaders including Vice President Samia Suluhu, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Venance Mabeyo, Chief Secretary (CS) Ambassador John Kijazi, and Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) chairman Dr Reginald Mengi.
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ATCL to send pilots,engineers to Addis for advanced training
April 18, 2017
"Training a pilot in Ethiopia will save US $500 dollars per hour compared to the amount currently paid for such teaching in the United Kingdom and Canada," the Managing Director of ATCL, Ladislaus Matindi explained.
It is on this backdrop that the national carrier will mid this year dispatch 18 aircraft engineers and 10 pilots for training in Addis Ababa, Matindi said after a meeting with officials from Ethiopian Airlines based in Tanzania.
"We are now waiting for approval from the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCCA) before we send them, it is a requirement for the aviation regulator to certify training institutes for our experts," he explained.
He further explained that the ATCL Director for Technical Services and Operations, Captain Richard Shaidi, will travel to Ethiopia next week to finalise the deal between the two airlines.
“Ethiopia Airlines has well equipped training and maintenance facilities and we can benefit from their expertise, the training will be for new pilots and those in service through recurrent teaching," he remarked.
Matindi on the other hand said the airline will continue sending few pilots to Canada to receive training on operation of the new Bombardier aircraft set for delivery mid this year.
At the same occasion, Ethiopia Airlines Area Manager for Tanzania, Dahlak Teferi, said the deal will provide a win-win situation between the two airlines. He pointed further that it is not the first time that the two companies are co-operating to improve the capacity of their workforce and operations.
The co-operation was heightened during discussions between President John Magufuli and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn, during the latter's visit to Tanzania.
Dr Magufuli said then that the Ethiopian leader agreed during their meeting to strengthen cooperation between ATCL and Ethiopia Airlines. President Magufuli added that the Ethiopian airline will establish a cargo hub in Dar es Salaam for transferring consignments.
"The Ethiopian airline has big aircraft and several destinations worldwide and in Tanzania it has three destinations - Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro," he added. The cooperation, Dr Magufuli said, will help in training and maintenance, expressing optimism that the two leaders believe it will be possible through the experts from both countries.
In January this year, Matindi admitted that his company was facing a serious demand for pilots and other air transport experts.
He said by the time ATCL had just 16 out of actual demand of 24 pilots and added that the shortage made things difficult especially when one pilot takes leave or stays out of duty for other reasons.
“ATCL needs more pilots to accomplish its short, medium and long-term company mission. We look forward to train other 32 pilot specific to complete its mission of serving international routes,” he said then.
Last year, the government spent billions of shillings in the purchase of new planes to kick-start ATCL’s recovery process, including three Bombardier Q400 planes from Canada – two of which are already operating on domestic routes within the country.
President John Magufuli sanctioned a 520bn/- order for a 272-passenger Boeing 878-8 Dreamliner jet to operate exclusively on long-haul international flights between Dar es Salaam and leading destinations in America, Asia and Europe.
The CEO said since the flights procured were new, the listed number will be trained in the manufacturers country—Canada— according to International procuring agreement to get experiences on how to operate the flights.
Meet George Jonas, Tanzanian engineer behind the making of ATCL
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PICTURE: CSeries renamed as Airbus A220
Airbus has formally redesignated the Bombardier CSeries as the A220, complementing its larger A320 single-aisle range.
A former CS300 – now known as the A220-300 – has touched down in Toulouse, painted in its new Airbus colour scheme.
Its smaller sister aircraft, previously known as the CS100, will be called the A220-100.
Airbus took over the CSeries programme from Bombardier on 1 July.
PICTURE: CSeries renamed as Airbus A220
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Tanzania will be the first African country to have this kind of aircraft
- 10 JULY, 2018
- SOURCE: FLIGHT DASHBOARD
Airbus has formally redesignated the Bombardier CSeries as the A220, complementing its larger A320 single-aisle range.
A former CS300 – now known as the A220-300 – has touched down in Toulouse, painted in its new Airbus colour scheme.
Its smaller sister aircraft, previously known as the CS100, will be called the A220-100.
Airbus took over the CSeries programme from Bombardier on 1 July.
PICTURE: CSeries renamed as Airbus A220
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Tanzania will be the first African country to have this kind of aircraft
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that is just a name...but mitambo yote ndani itakua ni ya bombadier CSeriesPICTURE: CSeries renamed as Airbus A220
- 10 JULY, 2018
- SOURCE: FLIGHT DASHBOARD
Airbus has formally redesignated the Bombardier CSeries as the A220, complementing its larger A320 single-aisle range.
A former CS300 – now known as the A220-300 – has touched down in Toulouse, painted in its new Airbus colour scheme.
Its smaller sister aircraft, previously known as the CS100, will be called the A220-100.
Airbus took over the CSeries programme from Bombardier on 1 July.
PICTURE: CSeries renamed as Airbus A220
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Tanzania will be the first African country to have this kind of aircraft
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AlMansoori delivers facilities for Kenya’ s first oil wells
Abu Dhabi- based AlMansoori Specialized Engineering, a leader in oilfield services in the Middle East, has successfully contributed to the Early Oil Pilot Scheme ( EOPS ) launch leading to Kenya’ s first oil production and export programme by providing facilities for the landmark project .
The $ 15 million contract with Tullow Oil, part of Kenya’s EOPS , included the provision of degassing facilities for three well pads and an early production facility (EPF) for oil and water separation , stabilisation , storage and export , said a statement from the company .
The wells are in the South Lokichar Basin , in Turkana County approximately 350 miles north- east of Nairobi , with the facilities designed and manufactured by AlMansoori in Abu Dhabi, it said.
In line with its commitment to supporting the local workforce , AlMansoori has recruited personnel from the local community and has established a programme to train and develop these local young people to work in the facilities .
Furthermore , AlMansoori is utilising local fabricators and suppliers to outsource the required materials and consumables for these operations , it added.
The EOPS is a momentous project because it establishes Kenya as the first East African nation to export oil, said a statement.
Under the scheme, oil from the wells will be transported by road to refineries in Mombassa in advance of an 821-km pipeline being constructed to allow full production by 2021 / 2022, it said.
The recent launch of the scheme was attended by the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta, who described it as: “A great day for Kenya.”
The launch event was also attended by AlMansoori Production Services (MPS ) general manager , Ahmed Aboulfotouh ; and operations manager Tamer ElZayat .
Nabil Alalawi , chief executive officer, AlMansoori, said: “ We were honoured to be chosen to support what is a landmark project for Kenya ’s emerging oil industry, and for the country as a whole. ”
“ This important scheme has enabled us to demonstrate our capabilities in executing a full project scope, including engineering, procurement, construction and pre - commissioning as well as the operation and maintenance of the facilities. These have all been undertaken successfully despite challenges due to the conditions , location and human resources available ,” he said.
“ Although we have worked in East Africa before, this is our first project in Kenya. Our success in supporting the EOPS represents a springboard for us to market our strong EPF capabilities elsewhere in other countries on the continent,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service
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AlMansoori delivers facilities for Kenya’ s first oil wells
Abu Dhabi- based AlMansoori Specialized Engineering, a leader in oilfield services in the Middle East, has successfully contributed to the Early Oil Pilot Scheme ( EOPS ) launch leading to Kenya’ s first oil production and export programme by providing facilities for the landmark project .
The $ 15 million contract with Tullow Oil, part of Kenya’s EOPS , included the provision of degassing facilities for three well pads and an early production facility (EPF) for oil and water separation , stabilisation , storage and export , said a statement from the company .
The wells are in the South Lokichar Basin , in Turkana County approximately 350 miles north- east of Nairobi , with the facilities designed and manufactured by AlMansoori in Abu Dhabi, it said.
In line with its commitment to supporting the local workforce , AlMansoori has recruited personnel from the local community and has established a programme to train and develop these local young people to work in the facilities .
Furthermore , AlMansoori is utilising local fabricators and suppliers to outsource the required materials and consumables for these operations , it added.
The EOPS is a momentous project because it establishes Kenya as the first East African nation to export oil, said a statement.
Under the scheme, oil from the wells will be transported by road to refineries in Mombassa in advance of an 821-km pipeline being constructed to allow full production by 2021 / 2022, it said.
The recent launch of the scheme was attended by the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta, who described it as: “A great day for Kenya.”
The launch event was also attended by AlMansoori Production Services (MPS ) general manager , Ahmed Aboulfotouh ; and operations manager Tamer ElZayat .
Nabil Alalawi , chief executive officer, AlMansoori, said: “ We were honoured to be chosen to support what is a landmark project for Kenya ’s emerging oil industry, and for the country as a whole. ”
“ This important scheme has enabled us to demonstrate our capabilities in executing a full project scope, including engineering, procurement, construction and pre - commissioning as well as the operation and maintenance of the facilities. These have all been undertaken successfully despite challenges due to the conditions , location and human resources available ,” he said.
“ Although we have worked in East Africa before, this is our first project in Kenya. Our success in supporting the EOPS represents a springboard for us to market our strong EPF capabilities elsewhere in other countries on the continent,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service
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NEWS SI NEWS BILA KUITAJA KENYA...HAPO NAONA WAMEANGAZIA SGR YA KENYA PIA...SAFI SANA.
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SHIFTING GOAL POSTS BAADA YA SGR VYUMA VYAKE KUKAZA...😀😀😀😀 VIWONDER VILVYO TANZANIA NI VYA KIPEKEE. Tanzania as a country is a BIG JOKE.
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