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Mineral products from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will now be certified at a special center in Tanzania as the two countries seek to raise the volume of goods passing through Dar es Salaam Port and curb smuggling
Mineral products from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will now be certified at a special center in Tanzania as the two countries seek to raise the volume of goods passing through Dar es Salaam Port and curb smuggling.
Known as the commercial station office overseeing mineral products under the Centre of Expertise Evaluation and Certification (CEEC), the station will certify all minerals from the DRC passing through the port. By doing so, it aims to boost investor confidence, ultimately benefiting both countries.
According to the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), Dar es Salaam Port currently handles 68 percent of the DRC’s cargo that is transported through various sea gateways. Speaking after the launch of the station yesterday, the Commercial Attaché at the DRC Embassy in Tanzania, Kasongo Yampanya, highlighted the long-standing challenge faced by the central African country in transporting mineral products, primarily due to smuggling and other illegal activities. Yampanya added that due to inadequate mineral inspection, some businessmen resort to illegal channels for transporting minerals and fabricating documents consequently, investors suffer losses as their cargoes are compromised by fake certifications.
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He said the office would expedite the permit process, even for expired documents, and address challenges encountered en route to the destinations adding the overarching goal is to empower DRC businessmen in the mineral trade, shielding them from harassment and ultimately boosting the revenue of both nations.
