Plasduce Mbossa
Plasduce Mbossa is the Director General of the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), known for his role in overseeing the operations and management of Tanzania's ports, including the controversial Bagamoyo Port project. He has recently been in the news for clarifying that no investment agreements have been signed with the Saudi-African Development Company regarding the management of the Bagamoyo Port.
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TPA director general Plasduce Mbossa said the port’s performance is judged beyond the waterfront.
Dar port’s surge sharpens focus on clearance and evacuation
Tanzania· 2025-12-22Tanzania Ports Authority director general Plasduce Mbossa confirmed that port operations continued uninterrupted.
Businesses rebound after one-day shutdown, traders express reliefTanzania· 2025-12-11
Plasduce Mbossa is the TPA Director General who endorsed the MoU for the Bagamoyo Port project.
Bagamoyo Port’s arrival to shake East African trade mapTanzania· 2025-12-08TPA Director General Plasduce Mbossa signed the MoU for the Bagamoyo Port project.
Tanzania Ports Authority, AGL sign MoU for construction of new Bagamoyo Port berthsTanzania· 2025-12-06
TPA director general, Mr Plasduce Mbossa, confirmed that storage charges have been waived to ease the financial burden on importers and freight forwarders affected by the lockdown.
Tanzania waives storage charges to speed up movement of cargoTanzania· 2025-11-07
TPA director general Plasduce Mbossa told The Citizen yesterday that the new approach is already delivering results.
Dar Port’s plan to handle record year-end surgeTanzania· 2025-09-30
Plasduce Mbossa is the director general of the Tanzania Ports Authority and discusses the positive impact of port reforms.
Tanzania bets big on ports and rail to cement role as regional trade gatewayTanzania· 2025-09-03
Mr. Plasduce Mbossa, the Director General of the Tanzania Ports Authority, welcomed the development.
TEAGTL commences rail services from its Dar es Salaam container terminal, accelerating shift from road to railTanzania· 2025-08-12
Tanzania Ports Authority director general Plasduce Mbossa said the 500-hectare facility is five times larger than Dar Port.
Tanzania boosts regional standing with new logistics facilityTanzania· 2025-08-01
TPA Director General Plasduce Mbossa emphasized the strategic importance of the port.
Tanzania targets economic boost with launch of Kwala Inland PortTanzania· 2025-07-31
TPA Director General Mr Plasduce Mbossa said the Kwala Dry Port was established due to rising cargo volumes following major infrastructure investments.
Tanzania Ports Authority signs agreement to launch cargo transfer to Kwala Dry PortTanzania· 2025-07-29
Plasduce Mbossa, the director general of Tanzania Ports Authority, discussed the expected increase in containerized cargo at Kwala Dry Port.
SGR link to double cargo volumes at new dry portTanzania· 2025-07-16
Mr. Plasduce Mbossa is the Director General of the Tanzania Ports Authority.
Milestone reform set to unlock manufacturing growth, streamline exports, and elevate trade visibility across the nationTanzania· 2025-04-29
Plasduce Mbossa, the Director General of TPA, discussed the railway project aimed at improving cargo transport and reducing road dependency.
TPA yataja mkakati wa kukabiliana na foleni ya malori bandariniTanzania· 2025-02-25
Plasduce Mbossa is the Director General of the Tanzania Ports Authority and discussed the signing of contracts with DP World.
Profesa Mbarawa: Ufanisi Bandari ya Dar umewaziba midomoTanzania· 2025-02-19
Plasduce Mbossa is the Director General of the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).
Mradi wa Bandari ya Bagamoyo waibua mjadala tenaTanzania· 2025-02-15
