The Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Yusuph Juma Mwenda has called on all owners and operators of Dry Ports (ICD) in the country to start working 24 hours to keep pace with the speed of Customs services.
Speaking on February 19, 2026 in Dar es Salaam during a meeting with ICD owners, Commissioner General Mwenda said that working 24 hours would further simplify trade and eliminate cargo congestion and that they are ready to facilitate the start of the procedure which, on the part of Customs officials, has already started.
He said he recognizes the importance of ICDs and their contribution to tax collections because they have been facilitating and simplifying trade within and outside the country.
“I want you to ensure that you increase efficiency in your work by organizing to provide services 24 hours a day, we as TRA will provide our staff and you, on your part, organize yourself with equipment and other things, the goal is to increase efficiency,” said Mr. Mwenda
He said the efficiency of dry ports goes hand in hand with the efficiency of Customs, so it is the responsibility of the owners to cooperate with TRA to increase joint efficiency while commending them for the good work they are doing.
In another step, Commissioner General Mwenda has warned of tax evasion practices carried out by some of the Port Owners, emphasizing that TRA has information on such practices and that it will not hesitate to take action against them.
“I recognize that there is tax evasion in ICD, this cannot be accepted, all ICDs must comply with the Law, we must cooperate to make ICDs appear safe, we will not hesitate to take action against those who are identified” he emphasized, Mr. Mwenda
Speaking at the session, the President of the Private Sector (TPSF) Ms. Angelina Ngalula said dry port operators are an important link in the economy towards the National Vision 2050, they should unite and participate fully in building the country’s economy by bringing about a positive revolution.
