Malawi turns to Tanga port for its fuel delivery
Tanga Port
What you need to know:
- Sources from Malawi report that the Malawian government turned to Tanga Port in Tanzania to address urgent fuel needs
Dar es Salaam. The port of Tanga has procured oil for Malawi National Oil Company the Tanga port Manager Masoud Mrisha has confirmed.
According to Mr Mrisha, a fuel tanker MT High Freedom docked at Tanga Port on January 1, 2025, carrying a total of 39,418.077 tons of fuel for Malawi’s national oil company.
The shipment included 18,515.847 tons of diesel and 29,902.23 tons of petrol. The ship was scheduled to depart today, January 3, 2025, after completing the offloading process.
Sources from Malawi report that the Malawian government turned to Tanga Port in Tanzania to address urgent fuel needs, bypassing traditional ports such as Dar es Salaam, Beira, and Nacala, which are currently facing severe congestion.
Malawi's Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, stated that the decision was crucial for maintaining steady fuel supplies and safeguarding the country’s strategic reserves.
During a recent inspection of fuel offloading in Malawi, the minister explained that delays at the usual ports could have stretched for months, exacerbating the country’s fuel challenges.
By utilizing Tanga Port, Malawi expects faster fuel delivery, easing pressure on its supply chain.
The decision also demonstrates Tanga Port's capacity to handle international logistical demands and highlights its growing importance in supporting regional trade.
Matola noted that Malawi's strategic fuel reserves, with a capacity of 60 million liters, are essential for mitigating supply disruptions.
He assured the public that while this emergency procurement addresses a short-term need, future fuel supplies will be acquired through open-tender processes.
