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| Zanzibar Passenger and RoRo Ferry Terminal Project | |
|---|---|
 Rendering of the planned terminal, Zanzibar | |
| General information | |
| Location | Maruhubi (Mpigaduri), Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania |
| Groundbreaking | November 2024 |
| Cost | US$250 million (Phase A) |
| Owner | Zanzibar Ports Corporation |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 29 Ha |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Zanzibar Ferry Development Company (ZF Devco b.v.) |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 3 million passengers per year |
The Zanzibar Passenger and RoRo Ferry Terminal Project (also known as the Maruhubi Ferry Terminal Project) is a public–private partnership (PPP) infrastructure development in Maruhubi (Mpigaduri), on Unguja Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The project is led by the Zanzibar Ferry Development Company (ZF Devco b.v.)[1] in partnership with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar through the Zanzibar Ports Corporation.[2] It is part of the government's wider programme to modernise maritime transport and improve connectivity between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania.[3][4]
Background
[edit]The government allocated approximately US$250 million for a new passenger port at Maruhubi to relieve the strain at Malindi and comply with international standards.[5]
Authorities expect that by 2027 all passenger operations currently handled by Malindi will be relocated to the new terminal in Maruhubi.[6]
Design, Development and Consortium
[edit]The project is being developed under a public–private partnership (PPP). In early 2024, the Zanzibar Ports Corporation signed a concession agreement with ZF Devco b.v., a consortium of Dutch and Tanzanian firms, to build, finance, design, and operate the new facility. Clyde & Co provided legal advisory services for the agreement.[7]
The design and planning consortium includes C Concept Design b.v., Rebel,[8] Delta Marine Consultants,[9] OrangeGaia,[10] Borgh Go,[11] CDR,[12] MultiStruct,[13] Songoro Marine Transport,[14] and Kengo TZ.[15] The masterplan features a passenger terminal, RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) vehicle terminal, community services, hotel and hospitality spaces, exhibition and retail components. Sustainability features such as solar energy, water retention, and rainwater collection are integrated into the plan. [16]
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) in Zanzibar assisted on the project's mangrove relocation and conservation.[17]
Project Scope and Phases
[edit]The development site covers approximately 29 hectares, including 19 hectares of reclaimed land, located north of Stone Town in Maruhubi.[18]
Phase A (Phase A.1, Phase A.2 and Phase A.3) focuses on the core marine infrastructure: the passenger ferry terminal (approx. 22,000 m²), the RoRo terminal (approx. 4,000 m²), and community facilities. Later phases are expected to add a logistics centre, exhibition spaces, offices, hotels, retail, and possibly facilities for water taxis and seaplanes.[19]
Total investment across all phases is estimated between US$350 million and US$400 million, with Phase A valued at around US$250 million.[20]
Construction
[edit]Construction officially began in November 2024 with the start of Phase A.1.[21]
The total construction period is projected at 36 months, with completion expected by 2027.[20]
Impact
[edit]The terminal is expected to reduce congestion at Malindi Port,[22] improve passenger safety, and strengthen Zanzibar's position as a maritime hub in the western Indian Ocean. It is also seen as an important step in advancing the islands' Blue Economy strategy[23] by increasing trade and tourism capacity.[5]
Challenges identified in local and international reporting include the need for upgraded transport links, customs facilities, and environmental safeguards for nearby mangrove ecosystems.[20]
Related Projects
[edit]The Maruhubi terminal is part of a broader programme of port expansion and modernisation in Zanzibar. Other initiatives include the enhancement of Mangapwani Port, expansion of Fumba Container Terminal, and the development of new cargo handling facilities.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "ZF Devco". ZF Devco. October 6, 2025.
- ^ "Zanzibar Ports Cooperation". www.zpc.go.tz.
- ^ "Dutch entity to construct a new terminal in Zanzibar". Freight Logistics Magazine. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Dutch company to build ferry terminal in Tanzania". Construction Briefing. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ a b "Zanzibar sets out $250m for modernised passenger port". The Guardian (Zanzibar). 28 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Zanzibar charts path to become EA new trade hub". Daily News (Tanzania). 30 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Clyde & Co advises ZF Devco on development of a new Passenger Ferry and Ro-Ro Terminal in Zanzibar". Clyde & Co. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Adviseur en investeerder voor de toekomst | Rebel". Rebelgroup. January 8, 2024.
- ^ "DMC |". www.dmc.nl.
- ^ "OrangeGaia - Invest with Purpose". orangegaia.com.
- ^ "Borgh Go". Borgh Go.
- ^ "Home - CDR International".
- ^ "MultiStruct Tanzania Ltd (MSL)".
- ^ "Songoro Marine Transport LTD – Specialists in shipbuilding & marine construction". Songoro Marine Transport LTD.
- ^ "Kengo Strategic Consulting Tanzania". Kengo.
- ^ "Zanzibar Ferry and RoRo Terminal". C Concept Design BV. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "ZF Devco and Jane Goodall Institute complete successful mangrove conservation relocation in Zanzibar". ZF Devco. 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "ZF Devco and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar unveil partnership for the development of the Passenger and RoRo Ferry Terminal". ZF Devco. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Zanzibar signs US$400 million deal for passenger port construction". African Business Development Association. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ a b c "Dutch company to build ferry terminal in Tanzania". KHL. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Construction Begins on Zanzibar Passenger and RoRo Ferry Terminal". C Concept Design BV. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Malindi Port". Zanzibar Ports Cooperation. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Blue Economy". tzdpg.or.tz. October 13, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Zanzibar Ports Corporation
- ZF Devco b.v.
- "Zanzibar Ferry and RoRo Terminal". C Concept Design BV. Retrieved 6 October 2025.