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by sekou 913 days ago
Tanzania may have the lowest GDP of the three port countries mentioned but Dar es Salaam has the largest population compared to the smaller cities of Mombasa and Durban. From what little I understand the Tanzanian government may be in the best place politically to use these stress tests to focus more attention on port health and capabilities. I'd be happy for anyone else to weigh in.
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zote 913 days ago
> From what little I understand the Tanzanian government may be in the best place politically to use these stress tests to focus more attention on port health and capabilities.

The government isn't really in a good place to capitalise on this, they recently signed a deal with DP World to operate part of the Dar es Salaam port. Sentiment on the deal has been pretty negative (massive understatement of the year, no official polls but anecdotally, everyone was pretty pissed with it). https://www.ft.com/content/f5776df5-9375-438f-bbeb-bc7e8c296...

Considering this existing agreement, the murky dealings surrounding it, the circumstances we found out about it (it was leaked). I don't see them seeking anyone's attention, or even making a show of the increased burden to show that DP World or other "investors" are needed.

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ryanjshaw 913 days ago
Not sure why population matters.

> Maersk said vessels routed around the Cape will as far as possible try to fuel at origin or destination.

> “In case there is a need for bunkering en route, it would be decided on a case by case basis with Walvis Bay (Namibia) or Port Louis (Mauritius) being the top options,” a spokesperson said.

I grew up in Walvis Bay and back then I could cycle from one end to the other in well under 30min. Last census says 62k pop.

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alephnerd 913 days ago
Oh whoa! I've always wanted to visit Namibia! How similar is it to South Africa?
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ryanjshaw 913 days ago
If you enjoy travelling long distances surrounded by unspoiled flora and fauna, and settling in for the night at small unpretentious places run by welcoming and passionate people you will love it.
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alephnerd 913 days ago
Ngl that sounds amazing. I'm assuming the law and order situation is a night and day difference compared to across the border in ZA?
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