en.Wedoany.com Reported - Russian container shipping company FESCO continues to expand its global business footprint, recently launching a new route at the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. This move is an important step in the company's strategy to deepen its presence in the African market. About a year ago, FESCO had already launched a container service connecting the Port of Durban in South Africa with the Russian ports of Novorossiysk and St. Petersburg, with cargo transshipped via the Port of Nhava Sheva in India (under FESCO's regular West India service).
The route has now been extended to the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Last week, FESCO completed its first container delivery at the port, with cargo including plastic products and spare parts from Russia. According to FESCO's parent company, Rosatom, the average transit time via Nhava Sheva is 45 days. On the return leg, tea and coffee are exported from Tanzania to Novorossiysk, where the goods can then be distributed across Russia via FESCO's rail and road networks.
Alexey Kravchenko, Executive Director of Integrated Transport at FESCO, stated: "The Port of Dar es Salaam is one of the fastest-growing container ports in the world, and its ability to connect to other East African markets is a key factor. The region holds immense potential for cooperation with Russian enterprises." Russia is actively strengthening its trade ties with Tanzania. Last week, at a business forum in Arusha, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov revealed that the two countries are negotiating a bilateral investment treaty, a framework designed to promote trade and mutually protect investments. "The agreement is progressing smoothly, with a focus on the banking sector to help it realistically assess risks. Once the document is finalized, it should significantly reduce risks for investors," Reshetnikov added. In 2025, bilateral trade between Russia and Tanzania grew by 20% year-on-year, reaching a record $200 million. Russia's main exports to Tanzania include grain, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment, while Tanzania's exports to Russia cover coffee, tea, and fruits.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu is expected to visit Moscow next month for further trade talks with Russian officials. FESCO was added to the EU sanctions list last October for its involvement in Russian logistics but is not sanctioned by the United States (as an organization). The shipping company stated that while the EU sanctions blocked DP World's planned acquisition of a stake in the company, daily operations remain unaffected. Unlike the U.S. secondary sanctions system, which enforces penalties against third parties of all nationalities, EU sanctions typically target only EU counterparties and have limited extraterritorial effect.
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