9 - 11 September 2025

Mlimani City Conference Centre,
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

WHY EAST AFRICA

WHY EAST AFRICA

East Africa is at the forefront of a transportation transformation. With Tanzania leading the charge, the region is experiencing unprecedented growth, fuelled by strategic investments in infrastructure, particularly in rail, ports, and road networks. Tanzania, with its strategic location and robust economy, serves as the gateway to East Africa, connecting landlocked nations to global markets.

Tanzania's Growth in Numbers:

  • 11th fastest population growth rate in Africa.
  • Dar Es Salaam is the 6th largest city in Africa, outpacing Johannesburg and Cape Town in population.
  • Significant government initiatives, including a $1.9 billion railway project, are transforming Tanzania into a critical trade hub, part of a larger 1,219-kilometre railway network boosting trade with neighbouring countries

As Africa's economic engine continues to gain momentum, Transport Evolution East Africa offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the key players driving this transformation.

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Rising Demand in Logistics and Warehousing

As Tanzania's manufacturing and logistics sectors thrive, there is a notable increase in demand for warehouse and storage facilities, especially along Nyerere Road, the city’s prime industrial area. This surge in demand is further driven by recent offshore natural gas discoveries and planned infrastructure projects.

Strategic Infrastructure Enhancements to Attract FDI

The government's strategic focus on enhancing infrastructure to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) is creating a robust environment for economic growth. Tanzania’s prime minister has articulated the country's ambitions to become the gateway for trade between East Africa and the world, backed by significant investments in the main port of Dar Es Salaam, the construction and upgrade of road infrastructure, and the development of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and other railway projects.

Tanzania's Vision: Gateway to East African Trade

With international recognition and optimistic economic forecasts, Tanzania’s development trajectory is set for sustained growth. Transport Evolution East Africa offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the key players driving this transformation and to capitalise on the region’s burgeoning opportunities.