OOCL’s presence in the East Africa region comprises of Kenya and Tanzania. OOCL (UAE) LLC located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates serves as the regional office for East Africa and coordinates various functions for the region.

OOCL is represented by Chinese - Tanzanian Joint Shipping Company (SINOTASHIP) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Tanzania is the gateway for East Africa landlocked countries. Dar es Salaam is the commercial capital and major sea port for Tanzania Mainland for the country’s agricultural and mineral exports. It also serves the neighboring and completely landlocked countries of Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Local products from the Port of Dar es Salaam include paint, soap, cigarettes, metal ware, textiles, shoes, glassware, wood carvings, and food products.

Because of its geographical and location advantage, Dar Es Salaam Port presents itself as the gateway into East and Central Africa. Furthermore, this renders Tanzania as a logical investment destination for investors.