Tanzanian international airport benefits from horticultural exports
Since the beginning of the second half of this year, a number of major international airlines are lining to fly to Tanzania's major airports while the current operating airlines announced capacity increase or additional new routes.
The new developments come after the inauguration of the new Songwe International Airport in Southern Highland region of Mbeya in 2012 and advanced plans to upgrade the Mwanza Airport in the mineral rich - Lake Zone Region to international status.
The new Songwe International Airport is an important gateway for agricultural and horticultural exports from the southern highlands zone regions of Mbeya, Iringa, Njombe, Rukwa and Ruvuma.
It is expected to benefit fresh flower exporters from Iringa and its environs who were forced to trucking their exports to Dar es Salaam to the flower markets in Europe.
It is also expected to bring massive economic benefits to Mbeya and the neighbouring regions and countries by opening up the local market up to potential investors from within and outside the country.
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