President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officially inaugurate the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC) located in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, marking a major milestone in regional trade infrastructure.
The announcement was made by Mr. Gilead Teri, Director General of the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA), who highlighted the center’s strategic importance in boosting Tanzania’s exports and driving regional economic integration.
“This center will play a key role in enhancing our country’s trade competitiveness, supporting thousands of Tanzanian businesses to expand beyond our borders,” said Mr. Teri.
A Modern Trade Powerhouse for East Africa
The EACLC boasts:
- 2,060+ retail and wholesale shops
- 15,000 direct jobs
- Over 50,000 indirect jobs in logistics, warehousing, services, and supply chains
Located along a major transit corridor, the center is envisioned to become East Africa’s leading logistics and investment zone, facilitating trade across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tanzania Rising in Regional Trade
This launch aligns with President Samia’s broader economic strategy of:
- Boosting exports
- Creating jobs
- Strengthening Tanzania’s role as a regional logistics hub
Tanzania is now positioning itself not only as a gateway to landlocked neighbors but as a pan-African hub for commerce, logistics, and industrialization.
