Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 30 June 2026: Tanzania has taken a major step towards simplifying trade and improving access to key business services with the launch of the Tanzania Chamber Portal (TCP), a digital platform designed to help businesses access trade services, report non-tariff barriers and obtain certificates of origin through a single online system.
Hosted by the Tanzania National Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), the platform brings together critical trade facilitation services into one digital entry point. By reducing paperwork and improving transparency, the portal is expected to shorten turnaround times and lower the cost of doing business, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that often face the greatest barriers in accessing trade information and services.
A primary feature of the TCP is its integration with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Single Window System, enabling the seamless electronic exchange of trade documentation and information across government agencies and border management authorities. This integration supports faster processing and verification of Certificates of Origin, reduces duplication of procedures, strengthens transparency and improves coordination across the trade ecosystem.
The portal has been developed under the Tanzania Gateway for Trade, Transport and Environment (T-GATE) project, funded by the European Union through the Global Gateway Initiative. T-GATE is implemented by a multi-partner consortium: under the coordination of Enabel, the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation, and in partnership with Port of Antwerp-Bruges International and UN-Habitat, TradeMark Africa (TMA) operates to improve trade efficiency, strengthen connectivity and address barriers affecting the movement of goods and services in Tanzania.
The launch of the TCP took place during the Annual Trade and Investment Dialogue 2026 in Dar es Salaam, where government, private sector leaders and development partners met to discuss reforms aimed at improving trade facilitation through digital transformation and system integration. The portal forms part of a broader TNCC reform agenda unveiled at the event, alongside the Chamber’s new Constitution and Strategic Plan 2026-2030.
For businesses that have long navigated fragmented, paper-based systems, the impact is expected to be immediate. Through a web-based platform and mobile applications, traders can apply for services, track applications in real time and raise trade-related challenges through a centralised system, reducing the need for physical visits and improving predictability.
Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba said Tanzania’s economic transformation would depend on strong collaboration between the government and the private sector. He said the government would continue improving the business environment, strengthening digital systems and deepening engagement with the private sector to position Tanzania as a regional trade and investment hub. “The future of Tanzania’s economy is in our hands, but above all, it depends on the strength, innovation and boldness of the private sector. No country has achieved major economic transformation without a strong and competitive private sector supported by government.”
The Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. Judith Kapinga, said the platform marked a shift from policy ambition to practical service delivery. “This platform is not simply a digital tool. It is part of a broader effort to make trade services more accessible, more efficient and more responsive to the needs of businesses across the country.”
TNCC President, Mr. Vicent Bruno Minja, said the portal forms part of the Chamber’s broader reform agenda to modernise service delivery, strengthen support to businesses and deepen the role of the private sector in Tanzania’s economic growth. “The Tanzania Chamber Portal is part of TNCC’s wider transformation into a modern, digitally enabled institution that responds to the needs of today’s businesses. By bringing key services online, we are making it easier for traders and investors to access support, resolve challenges and participate more effectively in Tanzania’s economy.”
At the core of the portal are integrated systems for issuing certificates of origin and reporting non-tariff barriers – two services that directly affect the speed and cost of cross-border trade. By digitising these processes, TNCC expects to reduce delays, improve visibility of trade challenges and support faster resolution of bottlenecks.
TradeMark Africa Acting Country Director for Tanzania, Solomon Michael, said digital solutions must ultimately translate into tangible improvements for businesses. “Trade facilitation is about what businesses experience in practice – how quickly they can obtain services, how easily they can resolve barriers and how confidently they can participate in trade. Digital platforms such as the Tanzania Chamber Portal bring those improvements closer to the trader.”
The launch also reinforces Tanzania’s broader push to modernise trade systems and strengthen integration across customs, certification, licensing and business support services. Greater interoperability between public and private sector systems is expected to reduce duplication, cut transaction costs and improve competitiveness.