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The main objective of the project is to expand the physical, managerial and operational capabilities of the Tanzania Harbours Authority (THA) to meet the traffic volume expected in the 1990s. The project will also provide a more reliable and cost effective transport link for neighboring landlocked countries, thus facilitating their overseas trade activities. The project includes: (a) civil works to expand the port container terminal, complete the Ubungo and Kurasini inland container depots, pave the lighterage wharf for container storage, construct a port access road, complete second phase of general cargo terminal rehabiliation and repair concrete piles and fenders; (b) rehabilitation of the port's central workshop and provision of technical assistance for training of mechanics; (c) procurement of container and general cargo handling equipment; and (d) management assistance and training for middle and upper management. It also includes: (e) technical assistance to Customs to introduce a simplified documentation process, computerize customs processing and train customs officers; (f) addition of a technical assistance and training coordinator to the Project Coordination Unit; (g) a development study to review the options for future port capacity expansion; and (h) consulting services for supervision of civil works and detailed engineering.