‎THE Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Tanzania Ltd, a subsidiary of MSC with headquarters in France, for the design, construction, and operation of three new terminals at the Port of Bagamoyo.

The MoU was signed on December 6, 2025, at TPA Headquarters in Dar es Salaam between TPA Director General Plasduce Mbossa and AGL President Philippe Labonne.
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‎Mbossa stated that the signing of the MoU marks the readiness to commence the new Bagamoyo Port project, where initially, AGL will begin the design and construction of three modern terminals out of the 28 planned for the port, along with two new modern terminals at the Port of Dar es Salaam.
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‎“We expect to begin construction of the three new terminals at the Bagamoyo Port in early January, and we welcome other local and international investors to join this project, whose objective is to bring major transformation to port operations in the country,” said Mr. Mbossa.
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‎For his part, AGL President Philippe Labonne said they chose to enter into the agreement and invest in Tanzania because the country offers peace, security, and a conducive and stable investment environment, as well as being strategically located for the transport sector and serving as a gateway for national and international trade.
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‎“I believe Tanzania is a fast-developing country with a strong population base and a positive outlook, and it serves as an entry point to many African countries and a link to international markets. I am confident that this partnership will open many opportunities, including job creation, which is crucial for the development of individuals and the nation at large,” said Labonne.
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‎The Bagamoyo Port construction project for the three new terminals will take 36 months (three years). AGL secured the opportunity to partner with TPA in the construction due to its extensive experience as a major transport and logistics company providing comprehensive services in transportation, cargo management, international shipping, and customs services. The company serves various sectors including mining, oil, food, and humanitarian aid, as part of the global AGL group (formerly Bolloré T&L), now under MSC.