As a gateway for exports from northern Tanzania, including sisal, coffee, and cotton, the port played a vital role.

[6][7] The port of Tanga features a contemporary quay wall spanning a total length of 450 meters, encompassing berth one and two.

Presently, there are two offshore pipelines, each with a diameter of 12 inches, dedicated to the efficient handling of liquid bulk, specifically oil products.

Additionally, at Totten Island, a Conventional Buoy Mooring (CBM) system through the use of flexible hoses connected to submarine pipelines is in place to facilitate the safe and effective handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

The pipeline was initially agreed to run from Uganda to Kenya to the Lamu Port and Lamu-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor.