Tanzania Ports Authority, AGL sign MoU for construction of new Bagamoyo Port berths
The Director General of TPA, Mr. Plasduce Mbossa (left), and the President of Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Ltd, Mr. Philippe Labonne (right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on the design and construction of three new berths at Bagamoyo Port on 6 December 2025, at TPA Headquarters in Dar es Salaam.
Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Tanzania Ltd for the design, construction and operation of three new berths at the Bagamoyo Port.
The agreement was signed on December 6, 2025, at TPA Headquarters in Dar es Salaam by TPA Director General Plasduce Mbossa and AGL President Philippe Labonne.
Headquartered in France, AGL is a subsidiary of MSC.
Speaking shortly after the signing, Mr Mbossa said the MoU marks the start of the long-awaited Bagamoyo Port project. Under the initial phase, AGL will undertake the design and construction of three modern berths out of the 28 planned for the port. The company will also build two additional berths at the Dar es Salaam Port.
“We expect construction of the three new berths at Bagamoyo to begin early January,” said Mr Mbossa. “We welcome more local and international investors to join the project, which aims to bring major transformation to port operations in the country.”
Mr Labonne said AGL opted to invest in Tanzania due to the country’s peace, security and favourable investment climate, as well as its strategic geographic position as a key transport and trade hub in the region.
“Tanzania is a fast-developing nation with a strong and capable workforce,” he said. “Its strategic location offers access to multiple African markets and global trade routes. We believe this partnership will unlock many opportunities, including much-needed job creation.”
The Bagamoyo Port construction project, covering the three new berths, is expected to take 36 months. AGL was selected due to its extensive experience in transport and logistics, providing integrated services in cargo handling, international shipping, customs operations and supply chain management. The company serves various sectors including mining, oil, food and humanitarian assistance, and is part of the global AGL group (formerly Bolloré Transport & Logistics), now under MSC. Ends
