The Tanzanian Shipping Company (TASHICO) is working towards a partnership with the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) to expand fleet capacity, develop shipbuilding, and strengthen inland waterways operations in East Africa.
A Tanzanian delegation led by Deputy Attorney General, Samwel Maneno, met NCS executives in Lagos to discuss joint ventures and operational cooperation. The meeting explored opportunities in ship acquisition, shipyard development, marine tourism, and maritime law.
Vice President of the NCS, Ify Akerele, said the Chamber would organise a stakeholders’ forum, either virtual or physical, to enable knowledge exchange between operators in both countries. She described the NCS as an advocacy and networking platform for Nigeria’s maritime industry, noting its role in establishing similar chambers in West Africa.