Rail transport of bulk liquids increases in Africa
In conjunction with Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) has signed a contract with Delta Energy to transport 5 to 6 million litres (5,000 – 6,000 t) of petroleum from Tanzania to Zambia every month.
The new contract comes in the wake of the regulation passed in Zambia, requiring 30% of selected bulky commodities to be transported by rail as opposed to road. It will be a good opportunity to demonstrate its capability to move bulk liquids safely and cost-effectively, Tazara commented.
The three-month trial runs for the petroleum contract will begin on 1 September 2019, with the petroleum being hauled all the way from the Port of Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania) to Ndola (Zambia). (ben)
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