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Dar es Salaam – Al Wadi Newspaper
A high-level delegation from the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), led by the Commissioner General, Ambassador Mon Deng Agwei, visited the Customs Department at the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to discuss ways of strengthening customs cooperation and improving the efficiency of cargo handling for goods destined for South Sudan.
The delegation’s discussions with Tanzanian officials focused on improving customs clearance procedures, enhancing coordination between the two sides, and reviewing progress toward the establishment of a permanent South Sudan Revenue Authority customs office at the Port of Dar es Salaam.
The Commissioner General affirmed that the Authority is committed to expanding its operational presence at the port, noting that the establishment of the customs office represents an important step toward improving cargo management and facilitating the movement of imports into South Sudan.
He said the delegation had inspected the office’s state of readiness and would work closely with the Assistant Commissioner based in Dar es Salaam to complete the establishment process and integrate the office into the port’s customs system. He added that the project’s technical report is now available, and urgent measures will be taken to implement its recommendations while also developing a long-term support plan to ensure the office’s sustainable operation.
Officials said the operationalization of the customs office would help accelerate customs clearance procedures, strengthen coordination between the customs authorities of the two countries, and facilitate the smooth movement of goods destined for South Sudan.
For his part, Deng Majur, the Assistant Commissioner responsible for customs operations at the Port of Dar es Salaam, said the office has not yet become fully operational because the electronic cargo tracking system has not been activated. He called for the rapid completion of the required technological infrastructure, describing it as a priority for ensuring efficient cargo monitoring.
He added that the integrated electronic system would enable customs authorities to monitor shipments from the time they leave the Port of Dar es Salaam until they reach their final destination in South Sudan, thereby enhancing transparency and improving customs efficiency.
The visit forms part of the South Sudan Revenue Authority’s broader efforts to modernize customs operations at regional ports, improve cargo management, and facilitate trade along the Dar es Salaam–South Sudan transport corridor, one of the country’s most important trade routes.
