Recently, a batch of power steel poles manufactured by Milky Way Steel Pole passed production‑phase inspection and were officially dispatched to Tanzania. The consignment includes 10m, 12m, 14m and 15m polygonal distribution‑network steel poles. Developed as the primary pole type for the rural electrification initiative in Geita Region under Tanzania’s National Electrification Programme, these products bring Chinese‑manufactured strength to the upgrade of East‑African distribution‑network infrastructure and deepen China‑Tanzania economic and trade cooperation in power infrastructure.
   Salome Makamba, Deputy Minister of Energy of Tanzania, has presided over multiple groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies for rural electrification projects. The rural electrification project in Geita Region falls under the National Electrification Programme managed by Tanzania’s Rural Energy Agency (REA)Rural Ener.... With a total investment of 61.9billion Tanzanian shillings, upon completion it will cover 528 rural settlements and benefit 17,014 households. It will improve local medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution networks, enhance power access for rural residents for production and daily life, and boost the development of rural education, healthcare and micro‑small businesses, making it a key livelihood project for Tanzania.
   Tanzania presents diverse geographical operating conditions: central inland highlands, the salt‑fog‑prone coastal zone spanning Dar es Salaam‑Tanga, and humid‑hot regions around Lake Victoria in the west. The delivered 10‑15m polygonal steel poles match Tanzania’s mainstream 11‑33kV distribution‑network voltage levels. Standard pole units are made of Q235B and Q355B steel, adopting slip‑socket joints and CKD segmented flange structures. Customized solutions are offered for varied site conditions: wind‑speed design of 26‑30m/s for inland highlands; upgraded wind‑resistance rating of 32‑34m/s plus increased corrosion allowance for salt‑exposed eastern coastal zones; reinforced special high‑bending‑moment steel poles are available for angle‑pole and termination‑pole applications.
   Manufactured in compliance with international standards IEC‑60826 and ISO‑1461, the poles are produced via laser cutting, polygonal bending and submerged‑arc welding with flaw‑detection procedures. Hot‑dip galvanized zinc coating reaches ≥85μm for inland environments and is increased to 90‑100μm for severe C5‑M marine‑grade coastal corrosive environments. All poles are fitted with Class8.8 hot‑dip galvanized high‑strength fasteners. Factory‑pre‑fabricated earthing points and cross‑arm mounting holes are provided, and steel‑stamped identification numbers are engraved on pole bodies, adapting to Tanzania’s natural conditions of high temperature and humidity, intense ultraviolet radiation and frequent thunderstorms.
   Full Tanzanian export regulatory requirements are strictly followed for freight and customs clearance. Steel poles are container‑packed as CKD loose segmented components. Spacer protection is fitted between pole sections to prevent abrasion‑induced damage to galvanized layers during ocean transit. Wooden packages carry IPPC fumigation marks. Cargo is shipped from Chinese ports to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s main seaport, and transported by road to multiple project sites across Geita Region upon customs release.
   Prior to shipment, mandatory pre‑shipment TBS‑PVOC COC conformity verification by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is completed. A full technical document package including material certificates, galvanizing test reports and welding flaw‑detection reports is prepared. Together with the importer’s TIN (Tax Identification Number) information, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and other required papers are assembled. This mitigates risks of destination‑port fines, container detention and cargo rejection and ensures efficient customs clearance and on‑site delivery.
   The rural electrification project in Geita Region is a landmark livelihood programme expanding rural power‑grid coverage in Tanzania. The 10‑15m polygonal steel poles delivered by Milky Way Steel Pole represent mass‑deployed core equipment for such projects, balancing structural performance, convenient on‑site erection and export compliance. Going forward, Milky Way Steel Pole will continue to cultivate the East‑African overseas market and support Tanzania’s steady progress toward universal affordable‑electricity access with customized power‑equipment solutions.

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