Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Dar es Salaam
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Dar es Salaam. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge at anchorage
- Alongside at terminal
Primary Anchorages
Dar es Salaam outer anchorage
Port Detail
Growing East African hub
Major terminal expansion has positioned Dar es Salaam as a competitive alternative to Mombasa for East African trade. ICTSI operates the main container terminal.
Bagamoyo planned mega-port
Future expansion via the long-planned Bagamoyo deep-water port (north of Dar) is under development. Current bunker activity remains centered on the existing port.
Indian Ocean routing
Like Mombasa, Dar es Salaam serves Indian Ocean transit traffic; re-bunker calls during East-West rotations are common.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why bunker at Dar vs Mombasa?
Routing and price. For Tanzanian/Zambian cargo, Dar is the natural call. Spreads to Mombasa are modest.
Is Bagamoyo Port operational?
Bagamoyo is in planning/construction phases. For current operations, the existing Dar es Salaam port is the active call.