EDECS Group secures DP World contract to redevelop Dar es Salaam Port yards
Dar es Salaam Port has surpassed the 30-million-tonne annual throughput benchmark.
TANZANIA – EDECS Group has secured a strategic contract from DP World to redevelop seven operational yards at Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port terminal 1, as the MEA-region EPC contractor moves to modernize the region’s primary maritime gateway with digital management systems and sustainable engineering solutions.
With construction works already progressing on-site, the project reflects EDECS’ continued delivery momentum and expanding role in strategic marine and logistics infrastructure across the region.
Under the project scope, EDECS is delivering the design and construction of seven dedicated cargo and material handling yards with a combined area of 90,000 m², together with associated gates and supporting utilities.
Comprehensive Infrastructure and Safety Upgrades
In addition, EDECS is implementing a comprehensive port-wide fire protection network covering the entire port, including areas beyond the original project scope, as well as a port-wide high mast lighting system that enhances safety, security, and operational efficiency across all port facilities.
As Tanzania’s largest and busiest port, Dar es Salaam Port handles more than 90% of the country’s international maritime trade and serves as the primary maritime gateway for seven landlocked countries across East and Central Africa.
Measurable Results and Strategic Impact
Dar es Salaam Port has surpassed the 30-million-tonne annual throughput benchmark. For instance, Terminal 1 transformation is already delivering measurable results, achieving its highest-ever monthly container throughput of 46,582 TEUs in July 2026, contrasting with the starting benchmark of 13,779 TEUs in May 2024.
Industry Leadership and Future Outlook
Eng. Hussein El Dessouky, Chairman and Managing Director of EDECS Group, said: “We are proud to extend our partnership with DP World through the Dar es Salaam Port Modernization Project, a development of strategic importance to Tanzania and the region. Our teams are actively progressing works on-site across the project’s key operational areas, delivering the critical infrastructure required to support safer, smarter, and more efficient port operations.”
CEO DP World Dar es Salaam, Martin Jacob, said: “The modernization of the DP World terminal at Dar es Salaam Port remains central to efforts to enhance trade connectivity and logistics efficiency across East and Central Africa. Building on our relationship with EDECS Group, we are pleased to recognize the speed of execution in civil work.”
Ultimately, this partnership highlights EDECS’s expanding influence in delivering critical infrastructure that fosters regional connectivity and logistics growth across East Africa.
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