2 Cameroon Logistics Infrastructure

2 Cameroon Logistics Infrastructure


Ports

Cameroon has 4 ports: Douala, Kribi, Limbe and Tiko. Douala Port is the country’s principle port and handles almost 95% of the goods entering the country. It is also the main port for the external trade of Cameroon’s landlocked neighbours, namely Central African Republic, Chad, and even northern Congo-Brazzaville.  

The new Kribi Conteneur Terminal has been open since March 2018. As Cameroon's only deep-sea port, it is adapted to the new generation of transoceanic ships. It is called to become the second main sea hub in Cameroon. 

Waterways

With the exception of the Benué River, waterways navigation is not developed in Cameroon.  

Road Network

Cameroon has road crossing points to each of its 6 neighbouring countries. According to official statistics, there are about 50,000 km of roads, of which 5,000 km are paved.  

Cameroon's road network, both paved and unpaved, is reported to be poorly maintained. During the wet season, only paved roads remain passable. Traffic on unpaved roads may be restricted by rain barriers and on many bridges the traffic of trucks is not allowed.

Rail transport 

The Cameroon railway is operated by CamRail, a subsidiary of Bolloré Logistics. CamRail operates about 1,100 km of rail track. The network is principally connected from the Port of Douala, through Yaoundé and up to Ngounderé. 

  • Douala-Yaoundé, Central line: 258 km. Traffic of goods is estimated at 5 to 10 heavily charged trains daily. 
  • Yaoundé-Ngaoundéré, Northern line: 626 km. Traffic of goods on Yaoundé-Douala line, with 5 to 10 fully charged trains daily.  

Airports

Of the airports in Cameroon, three have international rank and capacity: Douala, Yaoundé and Garoua. An additional five are considered as secondary airports: Maroua, Ngaoundéré, Bertoua, Bafoussam and Bamenda. There are many airfields in varying conditions within Cameroon. 

2.1 Cameroon Port Assessment

 

There are 4 ports and 5 terminals in Cameroon: 

  • Port of Douala 
  • Port of Kribi, deep-sea port 
  • Port of Limbe 
  • Port of Tiko
  • Ebome Marine Terminal 
  • Kole Oil Terminal 
  • Kome Kribi 1 Marine Terminal 
  • Limboh Terminal 
  • Moudi Marine Terminal 

The annual capacity of Douala port is estimated at 7 million mt. Its storage capacity in 2014 was estimated at over 11 million mt. 

The port regularly operates at 80% of its capacity. Its geographical location is on the Wouri River estuary, which is reached from the sea by a 50-km channel that requires constant and costly dredging. The Douala-Bonabéri Port handled more than 1,210 vessels.The average time for a vessel at quay is estimated at 3.4 days.  

The Kribi Seaport with a depth of 16m, will be equipped during its first phase with high technology port infrastructures including a terminal container accessible to the vessels carrying 8,000 containers in same time. With its 615m of quay for the first part, the Kribi port can receive simultaneously 2 vessels of 290m carrying 50,000 mt of commodities - more than double the maximum of Douala port which is 20,000 mt. Three operational porticos of 68 mt, 35 mt and 25 mt will reduce the stand-by of the vessels. 

2.1.1 Cameroon Port of Douala-Bonaberi


Port Overview 

The Port of Douala is accessed through a channel measuring 50km that requires constant dredging. The draught level at Wouri Channel is 5.5m plus tide from 1.85m to 2.9m. Tide variance is between 0.3m at low water and to 2.9m at high water. The draught permitting vessels movements are fixed 1 hour before high tide for berthing or sailing, but no later than 1 hour after. 

Towing is compulsory for vessels above 10,000 tpl.  There are presently 3 tug boats operating in the port. Piloting is compulsory for all vessels. 

Working hours: 

  • 2 shifts: 0730hrs - 1700hrs and 1730hrs - 0630hrs 
  • Port overtime: Saturday, Sunday, National holidays and after 1800hrs on normal days. 

Holidays: 

  • 1st January : New Year Day [Not workable] 
  • 11th February: Youth Day 
  • [Variable] March: Easter Day 
  • 1st May: Labour Day [Not workable] 
  • 5th May: Ascension 
  • 20th May: National day [Not workable] 
  • 15th August: Assumption 
  • 25th December: Christmas day [Not workable] 
  • Unfixed: Ramadan & Tabaski

[Not workable day: port operation stopped 1800hrs the day before and resumed 0700hrs the day after. No operation, no sailing or berthing during closure period]          

Port website:  www.pad.cm 

Key port information may also be found at Maritime Database. 

PORT’s LOCATION & CONTACTS 

Country 

Cameroon 

Province and District 

Littoral 

Town or City (Closest) 

Douala 

Port Name 

Autonomous Port of Douala 

Latitude 

04°03’5 N 

Longitude 

09°41’8 E 

Company / Port Authority 

Autonomous Port of Douala 

Management Contact 

Autonomous Port of Douala 

BP 4020, 81 rue de la Chambre de Commerce, Bonanjo, Douala 

Tel.: +237 33 42 73 22 / 233 42 01 33 / 233 43 55 84 

Fax. +237 33 42 67 97  

Email : pad@pad.cm 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

Douala International Airport 

Port Picture

 


Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Dept/Agency Name and address 

Tel / Fax 

DIT (Douala International Terminal) 

BP3945, Port de Douala, Quai de la Marine 

Tel1:+237 233 43 93 40 

Fax: +237 233 43 93 41 

Consortium composed of: 

  • Dutch operator AP Moller-Maersk (31%) 
  • French GETMA / Bollore Group (28%) 
  • Cameroonian operators 

DIT was selected to manage and operate the Douala Container Terminal facilities for 15 years in July of 2004. Under the agreement, the consortium will assume responsibility for management, stevedoring and terminal handling of container and ro-ro vessels. 


The main clearing agents at the port of Douala are presented in the table below.

Clearing agent and Address 

Contact Names / Email 

Tel / Fax 

Comments 

DAMCO-MAERSK S.A Zone UDEAC, Maersk Place, Bonanjo 

Name: Ms. Abiola Abodel Beatrice 

Title: Aid & Relief Account Manager 

Email: abiola.abodel@maersk.com 

Website: www.maersk.com 

Tel1: 680 00 11 23 

Tel2: 233 50 05 00 

Shipping, Transit, Handling, Transport, Forwarding 

Bollore Transport and Logistics (Bollore Group) 

 

Name: Philippe Toure 

Title: Departement Hinterland 

Email: philippe.toure@bollore.com 

Tel1: 233 50 12 12 

Tel2: 699 93 70 29 

Shipping, Transit, Handling, Transport, Forwarding 

SOCOMAR 

Rue 1.020, Bonanjo 

Name: Louis Marie Jeannin 

Title: DG 

Email: jeannin@socomarcm.net 

Email: infos@socomarcm.net 

Tel1: 233 43 09 98 

Tel2: 699 93 46 13 

Fax: 233 43 09 98 

For Vehicles 

Movis Cameroun 

Rue 1.033, Bonanjo 

Name: Brice Beaufils 

Title: Sales Manager 

Email: brice.beaufils@movis-cm.com 

Website: http://www.movis.online/

Tel1: 233 42 40 51 / 233 42 47 85 

Tel2: 699 50 30 70 

Fax: 233 42 42 74 

 

3 T Cameroun 

Voie portuaire, Akwa 

Email: ttt_cameroun@yahoo.fr 

Email: 3t@3tfme.com  

Website: www.3tfme.com 

Tel1: 233 40 41 70 / 72 / 77 

Fax: 233 40 41 74 

 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Cameroon Port and Waterways Company Contact List


Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Source: DIT Douala 2006-2019 

The Douala port authority gave the following rates for Tug and Line Handling Services - these are for 2019 though were originally set in 2005.

GRT 

Tugging / hour (euros) 

Line handling / hour (euros) 

600 to 1000 

186.34 

74.53 

1001 to 2000 

248.52 

99.99 

2001 to 3000 

262.7 

109.08 

3001 to 4000 

289.97 

111.81 

4001 to 5000 

314.51 

116.35 

5001 to 6000 

342.23 

119.99 

6001 to 7000 

372.68 

127.25 

7001 to 8000 

396.49 

129.08 

8001 to 9000 

428.13 

136.35 

9001 to 10000 

452.67 

138.16 

* > 10000 

479.95 

254.52 

* Tugging : Euro 479,95 + Euro 0,32 (GRT – 10000) / 10 

Above tariff is including VAT = 19.25% 

Conventional Cargo 

Conventional Cargo 

Rate 

Direct discharge/loading of imports/exports 

3.66 to 4.88 euros/mt when loaded on trucks or discharge into warehouse. 

Containerized cargo 

The Douala port authority gave the same rate in 2019 which is unchanged since 2005. The official rates are still as per the following attachments: 

Douala Tariffs 1

Douala Tariffs 2

Douala Tariffs 3

General Cargo Handling Berths

Type

Number of berths 

Length of berth (m) 

Draught (m) 

Tanker 

1 (no. 1) 

140 

7.3 

Ore/Alumina Petcoke, Pitch 

1 (no. 2) 

150 

8.5 

General cargo + Logs-sawn timbers 

9 (nos. 3 to 11) 

150 

8.5 

Fruits 

1 (no. 12) 

150 

8.5 

Bulk wheat 

1 (no. 13) 

150 

8.5 

Containers (Gantry cranes) 

3 (nos. 14-16) 

150 / each 

8.5 

Bonabéri side Liquid gas / product 

1 (no. 51) 

130 

8.5 

Bonabéri side Clinker 

1 (no. 52) 

160 

8.5 

Port Handling Equipment 

Important investments have made in recent years to improve stevedoring at the port of Douala. The concession in 2004 of the containers’ terminal to a private company (Douala International Terminal), a joint-venture between APMT, Bolloré Group and Cameroonians operators) should therefore be viewed as part of the effort of the Cameroonian government to equip the port with modern handling equipment, especially for containers. 

It should be mentioned that bagging machines could be made available in case of bulk cargo. This possibility exists with Nectar. 

PORT CARGO EQUIPMENT (OPERATIONAL) 

Appliance 

Quantity 

Capacity 

Shore Cranes 

Gantry Cranes 3 units 

40 mt/each 

Floating Crane 

2 

40 mt/each 

Reachstacker 

18 

 

Forklifts 

15 

From 4 to 32 mt 

Mobile crane 

3  

For empty container 

Tractors 

30 

 

Trailers 

29 

40 mt/each 

Bagging Machines 

Available with private companies, upon request. 

 

Silos facilities 

6 silos of 1,500 ft., belonging to private wheat flour company. 

 


Gantry cranes at Douala

Container Facilities 


 20ft (TEUs) 40ft (TEUs)

Container facilities 

Yes 

Yes 

Daily off-take capacity                   

500 TEUs/day (stat.2004) 

Container Freight Stations (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Number of CFS 

1 

Capacity of CFS                                 

5,000 TEUs (per day)

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Number of Stations (connection points) 

1 

Most of the terminal had been resurfaced, either tarmac or cobbles, allowing equipment to operate efficiently. Four gantry cranes are functioning which can carry more than 16 mph each. 20 Stevedores have been well trained to operate the cranes. Shore handling equipment is in good order and has sufficient capacity to cope with volume of vessels. Equipment comprises of Top lifters, Reach-stackers and Forklifts that are supplied by the stevedores. The storage/repair yard equipment is modern and in good working order. 

Storage Facilities 

There are 22 hectares of stacking area, 28,000 m2 of quay strip and terminal buildings.  

The terminal (Container Terminal ITS GIE) itself has 3 berths and can handle over 5,000 TEU full containers in its stacking area. 15 metres separates stacks, allowing terminal equipment to work. Space is also allocated for Ro-Ro and quay allows cargo/equipment to move around terminal efficiently. 

Port Storage


Quantity 

 Floor area (m2) 

Bonded warehouses 

 

58,000  

Cold storage 

 

8,000 

Plugs for reefer containers 

120 reefer plugs 

 

Container storage yard 

 

380,000 

General Cargo storage yard 

 

200,000 

Stevedoring

The number of dockers at the port of Douala is estimated at about 2,000. They are managed by a joint-venture established by main port operators. 

Security 

The port of Douala has been ISPS compliant since July 1st 2004.  

SECURITY              

ISPS Level (1=Normal; 2=Heightened; 3=Exceptional)

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2.1.2 Cameroon Port of Kribi


Port Overview

The Kribi Seaport (Port Autonome de Kribi - PAK) has a depth of 16 metres, and equipped with high technology port infrastructures including a terminal container accessible to the vessels carrying 8,000 containers in same time. With its 615 m of quay for the first part, the Kribi port can receive at the same time 2 vessels of 290 m carrying 50,000 mt of commodities (this capacity is more than the double of Douala port which maximum is 20,000 mt). Three operational porticos of 68 MT, 35 MT and 25 MT are currently operational.  

During 2018, 274 vessels went to Kribi and processed over 6.4 million tons of goods. Containerised traffic represented 18% of total Kribi movement, representing nearly 84,000 units. Timber constitutes most of the export and malted barley most of the import. 

Port website:

Port Autonome de Kribi 

Container Terminal

Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database 

PORT’s LOCATION & CONTACTS 

Country 

Cameroon 

Province and District 

South Province 

Town or City (Closest) 

Kribi 

Port Name 

Autonomous Port of Kribi 

Latitude 

02°43’6 N 

Longitude 

09°51’6 E 

Company / Port Authority 

Port Authority of Kribi 

Management contact and Position 

PO Box : 203 Kribi, Cameroon 
Phone : (+237) 222 46 21 00 / Fax : 222 46 21 04 
Email : contact@pak.cm 

Nearest Airport and Airlines: 

DOUALA Airport 

Companies: CAMAIR-CO, ASKY, RAM, ETHIOPIAN AIRWAYS, TURKISH AIRWAYS, AIR FRANCE, SN BRUSSELS 

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The container port side is an S.A composed of Bollore Transport & Logistic, CMA-CGM, the China Harbour Engineering Corporation (CHEC) and various Cameroonian investors called Kribi Conteneur Terminal or KCT.  

Bolloré Transport & Logistics Cameroun 

BP 4057 Douala - Cameroun 

Tél: (+237) 2 33 50 02 33 

Fax: (+237) 2 33 50 02 32 

Email:Philippe.toure@bollore.com 

Source: www.bollore-transport-logistics.com/lentreprise/implantations/bollore-transport-logistics-cameroun.html 

CMA CGM CAMEROON 

KRIBI Branch Office Nationale 7, Quartier Massaga, Petit Paris Kribi 1er 

KRIBI 

Phone +237 222 46 13 73 

Fax +237 233 43 13 00 

Email dlo.genmbox@cma-cgm.com 

Source : www.cma-cgm.com/local/CM-57/agency 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Cameroon Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

Yes 

From April to October 

Handling Figures for 2018 

Vessel Calls 

274  

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

84,000  

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

Rates and charges for bulk cargo are as follow for 2019: 

  • Wheat in bulk: 2017 CFA/mt 
  • Other cereals: 2550 CFA/mt 
  • Rice in bags: 3765 CFA/mt
  • Other food items in bags: 4453 CFA/mt
  • Other food items: 8112 CFA/mt 
  • Manufactured product, construction material, electrical equipment: from 6193 CFA/mt, to more than 20,000 CFA/mt 

 Rates for containers: 

  • 20 Ft food items: 30,000 CFA/unit 
  • 20 Ft other items: 50,000 CFA/unit 
  • 40 Ft food items: 48,000 CFA/unit 
  • 40 Ft other items: 75,000 CFA/unit 
  • Empty 20 Ft container: 1350 CFA/unit  
  • Empty 40 Ft container: 2700 CFA/unit 

Source: http://www.pak.cm/en/applicables-texts/

Standard Towage Services Charges   

The Hirer shall be charged and pay the hourly tariff for towage services per Gross Tonnage of the respective vessel to be towed as per following table or any updated version thereof established and published in accordance with the Concession:   

Standard Towage Services Charges 

Standard Mooring Services Charges 

GRT  

Euros 

GRT 

Euros 

From 

To 

  

From 

To 

 

0 

1000 

187 € 

0 

1000 

68 € 

1001 

2000 

250 € 

1001 

2000 

91 € 

2001 

3000 

264 € 

2001 

3000 

99 € 

3001 

4000 

292 € 

3001 

4000 

101 € 

4001 

5000 

316 € 

4001 

5000 

105 € 

5001 

6000 

348 € 

5001 

6000 

109 € 

6001 

7000 

375 € 

6001 

7000 

116 € 

7001 

8000 

399 € 

7001 

8000 

117 € 

8001 

9000 

430 € 

8001 

9000 

124 € 

9001 

9,999 

455 € 

9001 

9,999 

125 € 

 

Various fees 

Vessel class 

Port entry fee in Euros 

Staying fee at dock 

Class 1: 0 to 5,000 m3 

750 

0.033 € / m3 / Day 

Class 2: 5001 t0 10,000 m3 

800 

0.031 € / m3 / Day 

Class 3: 10,001 to 30,000 m3 

850 

0.029 € / m3 / Day 

Class 4: 30,001 to 70,000 m3 

0.03 € / m3 

0.027 € / m3 / Day 

Class 5: 70,001 to 100,000 m3 

0.029 € / m3 

0.025 € / m3 / Day 

Class 6: over 100,001 m3 

0.028 € / m3 

0.024 € / m3 / Day 

Class 7: fishing boat and others 

750 

 61 to 1,000 €  

 

Operation fee 

By 20 ft. transhipment container full 

3 € 

By 20 ft. transhipment container empty 

3 € 

By 20 ft. offloaded container full 

5 € 

By 20 ft. offloaded container empty 

1.5 € 

 Water supply: 2.44 Euro / m3 

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length (m) 

Maximum Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

Yes 

265 

16 

 

Container Berth 

Yes 

350 

16 


Silo Berth 

N/A 

 

 

 

Port Handling Equipment 

Equipment 

Available 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Dockside Crane 

Yes 

Two (2) post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) gantries 

 

Container Gantries 

Yes 

Five (5) rubber-tired gantries (RTG) 

 

Mobile Cranes 

Yes 

2 cranes 

 

Reachstacker 

Yes 

2 units 

 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

Yes 

10 tractors and 20 trailors 

 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

No 

 

 

Transtainer 

Yes 

5 units 

 

Forklifts 

No 

 

 

Source: http://www.kribi-conteneurs-terminal.com 

Container Facilities 

Pedestrians are not permitted on the site. The container facilities are automatized to their maximum.  All containers are automatically inventoried at their arrival; offload, transport and stored to a designated location. The computer program allows to know exactly the content of each container and where are they in the port.  

Facilities 

20 ft. 

40 ft. 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

15,000 unit capacity 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

192 unit capacity to be plugin at once 

Yes 

Other Capacity Details 

 

 

Daily Take Off Capacity  

Can handle 60 container per hour 

 

Customs Guidance 

The customs procedure is part of the Sydonia system, a CEMAC harmonized customs process. All containers are scanned. This process is delegated to TransAtlantic SA. The costs for each scan are: 

  • 65,000 CFA for a 20 Ft container 
  • 75,000 CFA for a 40 Ft container 

The following attachments show both procedures for import and export: 

Container Inspection - Import (French)

Container Inspection - Export (French)

For more information on customs in Cameroon, please see the following link: 1.3 Cameroon Customs Information 

Please also see the following link for further information in annexes 11, 12 and 13 on container scanning at PAK: 5 Cameroon Annexes

Terminal Information

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

The terminal is not yet equipped with silos or bulk storage capacity.  

There is a 4,000 m2 storage unit, but not in service at the time of assessment.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Storage Type 

Number of Storage Facilities 

Area (m2) 

Bagged Cargo 

N/A 

 

Refrigerated Cargo 

N/A 

 

General Cargo 

Not in service yet. 

4,000 

Stevedoring 

There is no manual stevedoring presence at the Container Kribi port. 

All are automatized through a computerizes system. 

As for bulk cargo, rates are per Discharge rates above paragraph. 

Hinterland Information 

Land Connectivity

  • Ebolowa: 450 km 
  • Kye-Ossi: 570 km 
  • Bata: 800 km 
  • Oyem: 670 km 
  • Yaoundé: 300 km 
  • Ayos: 450 km 
  • Garoua-Boulaï: 885 km 
  • Bangui: 1,500 km 
  • Yokadouma: 890 km 
  • Touboro: 1,280 km 
  • Ndjamena: 2,000 km 
  • Kisangani: 3,000 km 

Port Security 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS Level, (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

2 

Police Boats 

Yes 

Fire Engines 

Yes 

The safety equipment of the PAK comprises the following: 

  • A 400 MHz radio system 
  • A video monitoring system (CCTV) for high traffic density and high risk areas 
  • Access control systems (port access card readers) at main entrances and areas where the safety level changes 
  • Pedestrian turnstiles for access control 
  • Vehicle gate for access control 
  • Radiological x-ray scanner 

The fire brigade is equipped with 2 tanks of 500m3, 2 electrical pumps and one diesel pump to guarantee a debit of 80L per second for warehouses located on the multipurpose terminal and 50L per second for the terminal container, 1 jockey pump and 1 pressure tank to maintain a 4-bar pressure in the network.

2.1.3 Cameroon Port of Limbe

Port Overview 

Limbé -Tiko is a complex of two ports: 

Limbé Port (4°00’N, 9°12’E) 

Tiko Port (4°4’N, 9°24’E) 

Facilities at this port are essentially designed for the handling of petroleum products for the oil refinery unit of Limbe (the oil refinery of Cameroon is situated in Limbe) and the export of timbers. However, with the current construction of a shipyard and the establishment of a cement company both in Limbe, the government has planned to improve the facilities of this port. 

The annual traffic at the port of Limbe is estimated at 20,000 mt. 

Key port information may also be found at: Maritime Database

PORT LOCATION & CONTACT 

Country: 

CAMEROON 

Province or District: 

SOUTH WEST REGION 

Nearest Town or City: 

Tiko - 20 km 

Port's Complete Name: 

Limbe-Tiko 

Latitude: 

4°4’N, 9°24’E 

Longitude: 

4°00’N, 9°12’E 

Nearest Airport and Airlines: 

DOUALA Airport 

Carriers: Camair-Co, ASKY, RAM, Ethiopian Airways, Turkish Airways, Air France, SN Brussels 

Port Facilities 

The Limbe-Tiko Port Complex equipment includes:  

  • A berthing wharf;   
  • 4 warehouses of 1,638 m2 each;   
  • A shed equipped with a slipway;   
  • A timber stocking yard;   
  • 3 fixed cranes.  


2.1.4 Cameroon Port of Garoua (River Port)


Port Overview

Garoua is a seasonal port on the Benué River. It serves the northern regions of Cameroon and its traffic is mostly with the neighbouring Nigeria. The port is active only for three/four months a year during the wet season, which ranges from May to August in northern Cameroon. Traffic at the port has decreased significantly due to a range of factors, including insecurity in the surrounding region, the construction of a hydro-power dam at Lagdo near Garoua which has contributed to the decrease of the volume of the drained water River Benué which supplies Garoua port, and the build-up of sand over recent years.

The management of the Port of Garoua is the responsibility of the town council. 

Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database

Port Location and Contact

Country

CAMEROON

Province or District

 NORTH REGION 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

GAROUA

Port's Complete Name

 Garoua River Port

Latitude

09° 19’ N

Longitude

13° 21’ E

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures
AIRPORT NAME: GAROUA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

CARRIERS : CAMAIR-CO

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Bollore Transport and Logistics is the only key company found in Garoua River Port, with offices in Ngaoundéré. 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Cameroon Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

The port operates mainly during the rainy season, from June to October. The traffic is limited to large canoe with outboard engine (Nigeria-Cameroon). Outside the rainy season, when the river is dried, there is limited traffic (September to May).

Port Facilities

  • 250m of quay (2 quays)  
  • 12,000m2 of stocking yard; 
  • 6 warehouses of 4,800 m2

Port Handling Equipment

No container handling equipment available. Port is mostly for break bulk cargo, especially bags. 

2.2 Cameroon Aviation

Cameroon has 33 airports/airfields of different sizes and uses:

  • 11 are paved runways from 1,523 m to 3,047 m long.  
  • 3 airports have international rank and capacity: Douala, Yaoundé and Garoua; 
  • 5 are considered as secondary airports: Maroua, Ngaoundéré, Bertoua, Bafoussam and Bamenda. 
  • 22 small size airports with unpaved runways are considered as emergency airports. 

The main Cameroonian airport is Douala followed by Yaoundé-Nsimalen. Garoua, Maroua and Ngaoundéré airports receive traffic from time to time. 

For more information on government agency and airport company contact details, please see the following links: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List

Key airport information may also be found at World Aero Data.

Source for information national airports and airfields: World Airports

Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority

The Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) is in charge of defining the country’s air transport policy, including security and safety matters and granting authorization of overflight and landing. It determines the amount of the development licence fixed to 15,000 F CFA per aircraft and 10,000 FCA per passenger. United Nations aircrafts are not subject to payment of this tax.  

Authority and address 

Contact Names / Email 

Tel / Fax 

Website 

Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) 

BP 6998, Yaoundé 

Name: AVOMO epse KOKI 

Title: Director General 

Email: contact@ccaa.aero 

Name: Augustin Desire Kamajou 

Title: Regional Delegate 

Email: Augustin.kamajou@ccaa.aero 

Tel1: +237 222 30 30 90 

Tel2: +237 222 30 26 92 

Tel3: +237 233 42 09 62 

Fax: +237  222 30 33 62 

www.ccaa.aero  

Summary of Role and Services: 

  • To supervise and promote aviation activities in Cameroon in order to ensure safety and security. 
  • Airport Facilities development planning 
  • Civil Aviation Authorities (OACI, ASECNA, UIT…) follow-up 
  • Respect of competition’s rules 
  • Civil Aviation law enforcement measures follow-up 

Under technical responsibility of the Ministry in charge of Civil Aviation and under financial responsibility of the Treasury Dept. 

Aéroports Du Cameroun 

A para-external company, ‘Les Aéroports du Cameroun’, is a government structure, responsible for the management, development and maintenance of airport infrastructures all over the country. It is therefore in charge of providing the following services: 

  • Handling operations; 
  • Parking arrival aircrafts; 
  • Cargo and luggage (arrival and departure) management; 
  • Ramp handling; 
  • Aircraft servicing; 
  • Airports maintenance; 
  • Airports equipment; 
  • Airport security. 
  • Ground assistance and service to aircrafts, Passengers and Luggage. 

Authority and address 

Contact Names / Email 

Tel / Fax 

Website 

Aeroports du Cameroun (ADC) 

BP 13615 Yaoundé 

Name: Thomas Owona Assoumou 

Title: General Director 

Email: adc@adcsa.aero 

Name: Effa Tangana Prospere 

Title: Chef d’Escale 

Email: prosper.effa@adcsa.aero 

Tel1: +237 222 23 45 21 

Tel2:          222 23 36 02 

Fax: +237  222 23 45 20 

 Tel1: +237 677 23 91 31 

Tel2: +237 696 93 88 74       

Fax: +237  233 43 86 36 

www.adcsa.aero  

Summary of Role and Services: 

  • Under supervision of Ministerial Department of Transport. 
  • Management, running, renewal, rehabilitation and development of  airports facilities : 
  • Yaoundé-Nsimalen ; Douala ; Garoua ; Maroua-Salak ; Ngaoundéré ; Bamenda et Bertoua.  

Its main tasks are to improve ground assistance and service to aircrafts, passengers and luggage management in airports. 

 

ASECNA 

ASECNA is in charge of air navigation safety/assistance and the providing of meteorological information at the three international airports of Douala, Yaoundé-Nsimalen and Garoua. For the other/domestic airports, these activities are performed by the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority. 

Authority and address 

Contact Names / Email 

Tel / Fax 

Website 

Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa (ASECNA) 

BP 4063 Douala 

Name: Abe Manga 

Title: Representative 

Email: asecna-aim-douala@asecna.org 

Tel1: 699 70 22 61 

Tel2: 233 42 35 51 

Fax:  233 42 71 17 

https://ais.asecna.aero 

https://asecnaonline.asecna.aero 

Summary of Role and Services: 

Governed by The Dakar Convention on October 25th 1974. 

According Article 2 of Dakar Convention, the Agency is in charge of development, setting-up and management of services and facilities on technical messages transmission, aircraft guidance, air traffic control, in flight information, weather forecasts (in flight, approach, landing phases). 

 

CAMAIR-CO 

Domestic flights in Cameroon are ensured by the national company, Cameroon Airlines Corporation (CAMAIR-CO). It should be mentioned that air transport is the easiest way of travelling between Southern and Northern Cameroon. The CAMAIR website can be found here.

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

All private and non-scheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or non-commercial purposes must request prior permission from the Minister of External Relations and from the Director of Civil Aviation, both in Yaoundé at least 10 working days prior to departure. It is advisable, if possible, to provide itinerary earlier. 

Clearance will not be granted more than 48-24 hours before the requested overflight and/or landing. 

The requestor should follow up directly with Civil Aviation no earlier than 72 hours before planned overflight. 

All requests must be submitted in duplicate and all approvals must have the concurrence of the Ministry of External Relations. 

All applications must include: 

       a. Type of aircraft. 

       b. Registration of aircraft. 

       c. Name of pilot. 

       d. Number of crew. 

       e. Number of passengers. 

       f. Origin of aircraft. 

       g. Destination of aircraft. 

       h. Airport of stopover. 

       i. Airport of exit. 

       j. Nature of cargo. 

       k. Date of entry and departure. 

       l. Purpose of visit. 

       m. Services required. 

It should be mentioned that for UN chartered aircrafts, it is possible to have the necessary clearances within 24 hours as a matter of urgency. 

AIRLINERS OPERATING IN CAMEROON 

Company Name 

Destination 

Address in Cameroon 

Aero Contractor 

Guinea 

479 Avenue de Gaulle - Bonanjo (CRTV) BP 2513, Douala 
Tel: (+237) 233 43 81 72 - (+237) 677 93 48 00 
Fax: (+237) 23 43 81 72 

Air Cote d’Ivoire 

Abidjan 

Rue Joss - Bonanjo BP 4801, Douala  
Tel : (+237) 33 42 78 35 / 36  
Email : aircotedivoiredla@aircotedivoire.com 

Air France-KLM 

Paris 

Rue de Trieste, BP : 4076 Douala  
Tel : (+237) 233 50 15 15 Fax : (+237) 233 50 15 42  
Email : mail.cto.dla@airfrance.fr  

AIR Rwanda 

Kigali 

Rue Tobie Kuoh - Bonanjo, BP 1234, Douala 
Tel: (+237) 233 42 35 86/87,  Mob: (+237) 699 431 799 
Email: agnes.atabe@rwandair.com 

ALLIED Air (DHL) 

cargo 

BP : 3582 Douala 
Tel: (+237) 697 144 828 - 676 73 49 06 
Email: ihcmagloirenana@yahoo.fr 

ARIK 

Lagos, Abuja 

1450 Boulevard De La Liberté Douala 
Tel: (+237) 233 42 13 01 - 233 42 13 08, Mob: (+237) 694 275 318 - 671 837 727   
Email: customerrelationsdesk@arikair.com or gladys.nzele-ngu@arikair.com 

ASKY AIRLINES 

Ndjamena - Lomé 

Hall de l’hôtel Djeuga Palace, Rue Narwick 33003 (carrefour Warda), Yaoundé 
Tel: (+237) 222 22 70 27 - 237 222 22 70 28, Mob: (+237) 698 69 19 97  
E-mail :nsikpapt@flyasky.com 

Brussels Airlines 

Brussels 

Rue Ivy – Bonanjo next to Avenue du Général de Gaulle 
1100/2256 BP 2074 Douala 
Tel : (+237) 233 42 05 15, Fax : (+237) 233 42 60 74  
Email : douala@brusselsairlines.com 

CAMAIR CO 

Cameroon 

Immeuble la Rotonde, Boulevard de la Liberté, B.P :4852 Douala 
Tel : (+237) 233 50 55 /56/57/58 Fax : (+237) 233 33 42 20 30  
E-mail : info@camair-co.net  
Rue Mgr Vogt, Montée Cathédrale BP 4852, Yaoundé 
Tel: (+237) 233 50 55 26 - 222 23 11 79 

CEIBA International 

Guinea Equatorial  

BP 5674 Douala 
Tel: (+237) 699 56 83 21 - (+237) 233 06 14 41  
Email : ebt.ceiba@yahoo.fr  

CRONOS Airlines 

Guinea Equatorial  

International Airport, 1st floor C/O Geometries P.0.BOX: 12478 Douala 
Tél: (+237) 677 71 34 58  
E-mail: zm@cronosair.com 

EQUA flight 

Equatorial Guinea 

Douala 
Email: parfait.nguimbi@flyecair.com  

Ethiopian Airlines 

Addis Ababa, 

Y building RUE 1755 Nouvelle Route Bastos, Yaoundé 
Tel: (+237) 222 20 92 68 or (+237) 222 20 93 04 
Email: hailegebrelt@Ethiopianairlines.com 
Rue Joss Bonanjo BP 1326, Douala 
Tél : (+237) 233 42 02 64 Fax : (+237) 233 43 01 67  
Email :dlasr@ethiopianairlines.com, dlaapt@ethiopianairlines.com  

KARINOU Airlines 

Bangui 

Aéroport International de Douala, BP 1925, Douala  
Tel: (+237) 699 900 358 
Email: moukokoedimosamuel@yahoo.fr  

Kenya Airways 

Nairobi 

Rue Tobie Kuoh, Bonanjo, BP 4273, Douala 
Tel: (+237) 233-439-499 - (+237) 677-508-888, Fax: (+237) 233-439-497 
Email: terence.iselle@kenya-airways.com  
Nouvelle route de Bastos, BP 4273, Yaoundé 
Tel: (+237) 222-748-957 - (+237) 677-110-060 

Royal Air Maroc 

Casablanca 

10 Avenue de l’hôtel de ville, Douala  
Tél : 233 42 38 24 Fax : 233 42 53 00 
E-mail :hrhidouani@royalairmaroc.com  

Senegal Airlines 

Dakar 

Angle rue Tobie Kuoh et rue Joss - Bonanjo BP 1234, Douala 
Tel: (+237) 233 20 75 40 - (+237) 233 20 75 41 

Sky Gabon 

cargo 

Aéroport International de Douala, B.P 5 224 Douala 
Tel: (+237) 273 11 58 81 - 276 85 12 86 - 233 42 57 59  
Email: s.ntapie@skygabon.com 

SOLENTA Aviation Gabon 

Libreville 

New airline, just registered to operate in Cameroon (April 2019) 

South African Airways 

Johannesburg 

323 Rue Dominique Savio, Douala 
Tel: (+237) 233-430-751 - (+237) 679-530-606, Fax: (+237) 233-430-719 
Email: darrenhay@flysaa.com 

TAAG ANGOLA 

Luanda 

920 Avenue de la Liberté, BP : 130 Douala 
Tél : (+237) 233 42 54 27 Fax : (+237) 233 42 54 29 
E-mail : taagdouala@yahoo.fr  

Trans Air Congo (TAC) 

Congo Brazzaville 

Aéroport international de Douala BP 12798  
Tél : (+237) 696 66 66 63  
E-mail : danie@flytransaircongo.com 

Turkish Airline 

Istanbul 

Carrefour Bastos BP : 35650 Douala 
Tel : 222 20  88 49, 2. Tél : 676 76 34 99 
E-mail: yaoundesales@thy.com, nsiops@thy.com 

 

Humanitarian Flights

UNHAS is operating in Cameroon as follows:


Réservations & Renseignements: 00237 698 432 243 
Airport Check-in & Ops:  
         - Yaoundé 00237 690 044 511 / 691 918 882 
         - Maroua 00237 690 121 230 
         - Garoua 00237 696 801 326 / 655 006 253 

Email: unhas.cameroon@wfp.org 

UNHAS could extend their activities to cover North-West and South-West before end of 2019. Tiko, Bamenda and Manfe could be included in future rotations. 

Source: https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operations/cameroon/unhas 

2.2.1 Cameroon Douala International Airport

Airport Overview

The International Airport of Douala was opened to traffic in 1981. It offers 12 posts of parking and can receive two Boeings 747 at the same time. It is the most important airport of the country, handling two thirds of Cameroon's air traffic. 

Location Details 

Country 

CAMEROON 

Latitude 

04° 00' 21.89" N  

Province / District 

LITTORAL REGION 

Longitude 

009° 43' 10.13" E  

Town or City (Closest) 

Douala (5 km) 

Elevation (ft. and m) 

33 ft, 10m  

Airfield Name 

Douala International Airport 

IATA and ICAO Codes 

DLA / FKKD 

Open From (hours) 

05:00      

Open To (hours) 

23:00 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Managed by ADC, Douala has the size of a standard airport with an asphalted runway of 3,047 meters long. Douala airport is mainly structured as follows:

Parking: 

  • 2 presidential areas reserved
  • 11 passenger parking places of which 2 are reserved for emergency cases
  • 3 parking for freight aircrafts

Storage capacity: 39 pallets 

  • Departure cargo: 100 mt; 
  • Arrival cargo: 100 mt; 
  • Transit cargo: 100 mt 

Size cargo aircraft bulk:

  • 2 big and 2 small aircrafts can be offloaded at the same time; 

Size cargo aircraft on pallets:

  • Only 1 aircraft can be offloaded. 

Cargo Handling Equipment: 

  • Elevator: 2 high ladders of 7 and 14 mt are operational;
  • 6 ladders of 7 mt for aircraft hold. 

Airport Picture

The airport schematic can be found in this attachment.

Runways

Douala International Airport offers one tarmac runway.

Runway

Published length (meters)

3,047

Usable length (meters)


Width (meters)

45

Orientation

12/30

Surface

Asphalted – Strength : PCN59/F/C/X/U Composite

Runway

Slipway

Surface

ASPHALT

Surface

ASPHALT

True Heading

297.0

True Heading

117.0

Latitude

4.000242
04° 00' 00.87" N

Latitude

4.011867
04° 00' 42.72" N

Longitude

9.730975
009° 43' 51.51" E

Longitude

9.708044
009° 42' 28.96" E

Elevation

13.0 feet
4 meters

Elevation

33.0 feet
10 meters

Slope

0.2°

Slope

-0.2°

Landing Distance

9350 feet
2850 meters

Landing Distance

9350 feet
2850 meters

Takeoff Distance

9539 feet
2907 meters

Takeoff Distance

9512 feet
2899 meters

Overrun Length

189 feet
58 meters

Overrun Length

162 feet
49 meters

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Lighting System

HIRL
A1

Lighting System

HIRL
PAPI

Helicopter pad(s)

There are two landing areas for helicopters, owned by a private company, Cameroon Helicopters Cooperation (CHC). Details are as follows:

  • Landing areas (H1 & H2): 18.5 x 7m each
  • Resistance: 27 T
  • Elevation (H1 & H2): 9m (30ft)
  • Parking: 61.84 x 39.20m

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Max size cargo aircraft that bulk cargo can be offloaded

Boeing 747 with Upper Deck

Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on a pallet

Boeing 747 with Upper Deck

Total parking size (m²)

Unknown (But airport offers 12 post for aircrafts, including 2 B747 at a same time)

Storage capacity (m.tons)

Unknown

Cargo handling equipment

Yes  

If yes, specify below

Elevators


Max. capacity (tons): >15MT

Can reach the upper deck of a B.747?:  Yes

Loading ramps

Available

Cargo handling equipment Aéroports Du Cameroun (ADC).

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS

Customs

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel

Yes  

Immigration

Yes  

AVGAS 100

Yes  

Terminal building

Yes  

Single point refueling

Yes  

Passenger terminal

Yes  

Starter units (press air)

Yes  

Cargo terminal

Yes  

Ground power (mobile)

Yes  

Pax transport to airfield

Yes  

Crash crew

Yes  

Control tower

Yes  

Aircraft support services

Yes  

Weather facilities

Yes  

Latrine servicing

Yes  

Catering services

Yes  

Fire fighting

Yes  

Base Operating room

No

Firefighting category (ICAO)

Category: 8

Airport radar

No

Firefighting equipment

Yes  

NDB (Non Directional Beacon)

Yes

De-icing equipment

No

VOR

Yes 

IFR procedures

Yes  

ILS (Instrument Landing System)

Yes 

Runway lights

Yes  

Approach lights

Yes

Parking ramp lighting

Yes  

Note: the airport is prohibited for aircraft not equipped with bilateral radio communications.

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators

In 2016, passenger indicators dropped by 5.67%, mainly due to the number of flights which was reduced by Camair-CO, Air France, South African Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines and ECAIR. The number of flights went from 19,526 to 18,419, representing 715,025 passengers in 2016.

In the same period, freight performance increased by 7.7%, starting with 17,993 mt in 2015 and reaching 19,379 mt in 2016.

Douala International Airport operates at 60% of its capacity and is not considered congested.

Sources:        

https://asecnaonline.asecna.aero

https://ccaa.aero/index.php/fr/statistiques-sur-le-transport-aerien

Cargo capacity

Capacity Cargo

Year(s) and figures

Total aircraft movements

18 419 (2016)

Total capacity of the airport (MT)

19,379 (2016)

Current activity of the airport (MT)

N/A

Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

Not in place

Storage Facilities

Fuel storage

  • Jet A1: 2 tanks of 720m3 each
  • Flow: 120m3/H
  • Jet A2: 1 tank truck of 5m3
  • AVGAS: available in drums at the depot

Cargo storage

The airport has warehouse facilities for cargo storage. The capacity of the warehouse is estimated at 50,000 mt annually.

Airfield Costs

Cargo Terminal Charges

Source: MAERSK April 2019

Air Field Charges:  

A fix prices are established as follow: 

  • Passenger Aircrafts: from XAF 100,000 to XAF 4,100,000 
  • Cargo Aircrafts with pallets: from XAF 750,000 to XAF 2,350,000 
  • Cargo Aircrafts without pallets: XAE from 300,000 to XAF 800,000;  (Gros Porteur IL 76/AN 124) 
  • Labour Assistance Cost per hour work: XAF 10,000; 
  • Service Equipment Cost per hour work: from XAF 80,000 to XAF 375,000 

Security

Security at the airport is rated as good and is ensured by the national police. Entrance to the embarking zone is restricted for the general public. The airport is equipped with X-ray machines and luggage is systematically checked. Access to the tarmac is also restricted.

2.2.2 Cameroon Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport

Airport Overview

Yaoundé International Airport was inaugurated in 1991. It is situated 24km from downtown.

The airport is a vast complex of 420 hectares, with an annual capacity of 1.5 million passengers, which can be extended to 2.5 million.

The warehouse capacity is estimated at 10,000 mt per year and the freight is estimated 50,000 mt per year. The highway to link the town of Yaoundé to the airport is still under construction.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Province or District

  Centre Province

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Yaoundé (27 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

 Yaoundé – Nsimalen International Airport

Latitude

3.7225

Longitude

11.553333

Elevation (ft and m)

2278 ft/ 694 mt

IATA Code

NSI  

ICAO Code

FKYS

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Yaoundé Airport,

BP 13615 Yaoundé

Tel: +237 23 36 02 / 23 45 21

Fax : +237 23 45 20

Management Contact Person

Name: Etoa Mondoman Francis

Title: Managing Director

Email: adc@camnet.cm

Tel1: +237 23 45 35

Tel2: +237 42 35 77

Tel3: +237 23 98 80

Name: Balla Michel

Title: Chef d’Escale

E-mail: balla.michel@adcsa.aero

Tel1 : 677 87 65 00

Tel2 : 222 23 36 02

Website: https://www.adcsa.aero/

Open From (hours)

05h

Open To (hours)

23h

Airport Picture

The schematic for the airport can be found at this attachment.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The following international companies are present at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport.

Air companies

Destinations

Air France

Paris – Charles de Gaulle

Air Ivoire

Abidjan and Cotonou

Camair. Co

Douala; Garoua; Ngaoundere; Maroua

Brussels Airlines

Brussels

Kenya Airways

Abidjan, Nairobi

Sky

Lagos, Libreville

Turkish

Istanbul

Africa Aviation

Libreville

Pounto

Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopian Airlines


Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The annual capacity of Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport is estimated at about 1,500 000 passengers, which can easily be increased to 2,500,000. The capacity in terms of cargo is estimated at 50,000 mt annually. It should be mentioned that the airport is used only at 20% of its capacity.

Performance for 2016


Per Year

Total Aircraft Movements

 8214

Total Passengers

 672,930

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

 50,000

Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

 6,573

Current Use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

 3 rotations / week

Sources:

https://asecnaonline.asecna.aero

https://ccaa.aero/index.php/fr/statistiques-sur-le-transport-aerien

Runways

It is reported that a U-turn is obligatory on the turn-around areas for aircraft equal or above 20 mt weight. Overflight of the city of Yaoundé is prohibited for mono and multi-engines under FL 70 and FL 170.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,400m X 45m

Orientation

01/19

Surface

Asphalted – Strength : PCN67/F/C/W/U Asphaltic Concrete


Further details on the runway are as follows.

Runway

Surface

ASPHALT

True Heading

010.0

Latitude

3.707408
03° 42' 26.67" N

Longitude

11.550628
011° 33' 02.26" E

Elevation

2263.0 feet
690 meters

Slope

0.1°

Landing Distance

11155 feet
3400 meters

Take-off Distance

11355 feet
3461 meters

Overrun Length

200 feet
61 meters

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Lighting System

HIRL
PAPI

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is no dedicated helicopter pad but helicopters may land upon request.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

 Yes

JET A-1 fuel

 Yes

Immigration

 Yes

AVGAS 100

 No

Terminal Building

 Yes

Single Point Refueling

 Yes

Passenger Terminal

 Yes

Air Starter Units

 Yes

Cargo terminal

 Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

 Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

 Yes

Ground Handling Services

 n/a

Control Tower

 Yes

Latrine Servicing

 Yes

Weather Facilities

 Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

 Category 7

Catering Services

 Yes

De-icing Equipment

 No

Base Operating Room

 No

Parking Ramp Lighting

 Yes

Airport Radar

 No

Approach & Runway Lights

 Yes

NDB

 Yes

VOR

 Yes

ILS

 Yes




Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

Boeing 747 with Upper Deck; 577; 737; AN 124

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

 Boeing 747 with Upper Deck; 577; 737; AN 124

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

 1 Presidential parking; 7 private parking, 4 of which use telescopic footbridge and 3 with mobile footbridge

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

 Unknown (but 10,000 mt annually can be handled)

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

 Max. capacity (tons): > 7 mt

Max Height (m)


Loading Ramps

Yes

Night landing hours are between 20:00 and 06:00

Storage Facilities

Yaoundé airport has capacity for 50,000 mt cargo. Less than 20% of the 50,000 mt capacity is currently used.

The airport has warehouse facilities for cargo (1,839m2). Annual capacity is estimated at 50,000 mt.

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

In Yaoundé airport there are two airfield charges depending on the type and size of aircrafts.

  • From less than 10 seats aircraft to 351 seats:
  • Commercial the cost is from 100,000 XAF to 4,100,000 XAF;
  • Technical cost charge is from 50,000 XAF to 2,000,000 XAF;
  • Cargo aircraft with pallets the cost charge is from XAF 750,000 to XAF 4,700,000;
  • Cargo aircraft without pallets the cost charge is from XAF 150,000 to XAF 1,600,000;
  • The cost of refueling (Jet A1) is higher than in Douala: 661.07 XAF per liter (1.567 USD/L).

Fuel Services Charges


 Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1 storage available for a quantity around 125 m³/day
Avgas

Cargo Terminal Charges

Source: MAERSK April 2019

Security

Security at the airport is rated as Good and is ensured by the national police and Gendarmerie forces. The airport is equipped with X-ray machines. Access to the tarmac is restricted. 

2.2.3 Cameroon Garoua International Airport

Airport Overview

The airport was opened to traffic in the early 1980s and is an important access point for the northern part of the country. This airport was used in February 2008 for relief operation delivery for Chadian refugees in Northern Cameroon.

Traffic

The annual passenger traffic through Garoua International Airport was estimated at 24,800 persons in 2009, while an average of 109 mt of cargo were received annually at this airport.

Location Details

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

09° 20' 09.21" N 

Province / District

North Province

Longitude

013° 22' 12.37" E 

Town or City (Closest)

Garoua

Elevation (ft. and m)

794 ft, 242m 

Airfield Name

Garoua International Airport

IATA and ICAO Codes

GOU / FKKR

Open From (hours)

 07H

Open To (hours)


Airport Picture

The schematic for Garoua Airport can be found at the following attachment.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The main air transporter serving the Garoua International Airport is CAMAIR-CO, with almost daily flights to and from Douala via Yaoundé and sometimes Ndjamena (Chad).

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2016

Annual Figures

Total aircraft movements

3643

Total passengers

30,268

Total capacity of the airport (metric tons)

5,000

Current activity of the airport (metric tons)

52

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

3 rotations / week

Runways

There is only one tarmac runway at Garoua International Airport.

Runway

Published length (meters)

3,400

Usable length (meters)


Width (meters)

45

Orientation

09/27

Surface

Asphaltic Concrete – Strength : PCN71/F/C/X/T


Further details on the runway are as follows.

Runway West

Runway East

Surface

ASPHALT

Surface

ASPHALT

True Heading

086.0

True Heading

266.0

Latitude

9.334897
09° 20' 05.63" N

Latitude

9.336883
09° 20' 12.78" N

Longitude

13.354831
013° 21' 17.39" E

Longitude

13.385375
013° 23' 07.35" E

Elevation

692.0 feet
211 meters

Elevation

787.0 feet
240 meters

Slope

0.9°

Slope

-0.9°

Landing Distance

11032 feet
3363 meters

Landing Distance

10655 feet
3248 meters

Take-off Distance

11524 feet
3513 meters

Take-off Distance

11524 feet
3513 meters

Lighting System

HIRL
J

Displaced Threshold Length

377 feet
115 meters

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Overrun Length

492 feet
150 meters

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is no helicopter pad. But helicopters can land in pre-defined areas on the tarmac.

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS

Customs

Yes 

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes  

AVGAS 100 (in drums)

No

Terminal building

Yes 

Single point refueling

Yes

Passenger terminal

Yes 

Starter units (press air)

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes  

Ground power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

Yes  

Crash crew

Yes

Control tower

Yes  

Aircraft support services

Yes

Weather facilities

Yes  

Latrine servicing

Yes

Catering services

Yes 

Fire fighting

Yes

Base Operating room

No

Firefighting category (ICAO)

Category: 7

Airport radar

No

Firefighting equipment

Yes

NDB (Non Directional Beacon)

Yes

De-icing equipment

No

VOR

Yes

IFR procedures

Yes 

ILS (Instrument Landing System)

Yes

Runway lights

Yes 

Approach lights

Yes 

Parking ramp lighting

Yes

Note: the airport is prohibited for aircraft not equipped with bilateral radio communications.

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

Boeing 747 with Upper Deck

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

 Boeing 747 with Upper Deck

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

 Airport offers 6 post for aircrafts

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

 5,000mt annually can be handled

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

YES

Max Capacity (mt)

 Max. capacity (tons): 9 mt

Max Height (m)

Cannot reach upper level of a B. 747

Loading Ramps

YES

Storage Facilities

There are some storage facilities at the airport.

Airfield Costs

Fuel Services Charges

  • Jet A1: 450 m3
  • Flow : 20m3/H

Security

Security at the airport is Good and is ensured by the national police.

2.2.4 Cameroon Maroua-Salak Airport

Airport Overview

Maroua-Salak is a class B domestic airport. It offers two posts for aircrafts parking. CAMAIR-CO operates at the airport. The airport working hours are 7h to 17h.


Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Province or District

 Far-North Province

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Maroua

Airport’s Complete Name

 Maroua-Salak Airport

Latitude

10° 27' 05.01" N 

Longitude

014° 15' 26.50" E 

Elevation (ft and m)

1390 feet
424 meters 

IATA Code

MVR

ICAO Code

FKKL

Managing Company or Airport Authority

CAMAIR-CO

Management Contact Person


NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

Airport Picture

Runways

Runway

ID

Dimensions

Surface

PCN

ILS

13/31

6890 x 148 feet
2100 x 45 meters

ASPHALT

033FDYU

NO


Further details on the runway are as follows:

Runway North

Runway South

Surface

ASPHALT

Surface

ASPHALT

True Heading

130.0

True Heading

310.0

Latitude

10.457428
10° 27' 26.74" N

Latitude

10.445353
10° 26' 43.27" N

Longitude

14.249969
014° 14' 59.89" E

Longitude

14.264753
014° 15' 53.11" E

Elevation

1390.0 feet
424 meters

Elevation

1368.0 feet
417 meters

Slope

-0.3°

Slope

0.3°

Landing Distance

6890 feet
2100 meters

Landing Distance

6890 feet
2100 meters

Take-off Distance

7087 feet
2160 meters

Takeoff Distance

7087 feet
2160 meters

Overrun Length

197 feet
60 meters

Overrun Length

197 feet
60 meters

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Lighting System

LIRL

Lighting System

LIRL

Source: World Aero Data

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is no established helicopter pad although helicopters may land on the airfield tarmac.

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS

Customs

No

JET A-1 fuel

No

Immigration

No

AVGAS 100 (in drums)

No

Terminal building

Yes

Single point refueling

No

Passenger terminal

Yes 

Starter units (press air)

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes 

Ground power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

No

Crash crew

Yes

Control tower

Yes 

Aircraft support services

Yes

Weather facilities

Yes 

Latrine servicing

Yes

Catering services

Yes

Fire fighting

Yes

Base Operating room

No

Firefighting category (ICAO)

Category:

Airport radar

No

Firefighting equipment

Yes

NDB (Non Directional Beacon)

Yes 

De-icing equipment

No

VOR

No

IFR procedures

Yes

ILS (Instrument Landing System)

No

Runway lights

Yes

Approach lights

Yes 

Parking ramp lighting

Yes

Note: the status of the lighting must be confirmed beforehand in case of night landing.

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The airport annual capacity is estimated at 500,000 passengers and 20,000 mt of cargo. But only 15% of this capacity is being used.

Performance for 2016

Annual Figures

Total aircraft movements

1519

Total passengers

39,643

Total capacity of the airport (metric tons)

5,000

Current activity of the airport (metric tons)

23

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

3 rotations / week


Airport Operating Details

The airport is equipped with FMC for handling of cargo. The capacity is 9mt.

Storage Facilities

The airport has storage facilities but the capacity is unknown.

Airfield Costs

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel is not available

Cargo Terminal Charges

N/A

Security 

Security at the airport is Good. Note: There is no X-ray machine. The airport is entirely fenced.

2.2.5 Cameroon Ngaoundere Airport

Airport Overview

 Ngaoundéré is a class B airport. It offers two posts for aircrafts parking. The airport is not considered congested.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

 Cameroon

Province or District

 Adamaoua Province

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Ngaoundéré

Airport’s Complete Name

 Ngaoundéré Airport

Latitude

07° 21' 25.24" N 

Longitude

013° 33' 33.27" E 

Elevation (ft and m)

3655 feet
1114 meters 

IATA Code

NGE

ICAO Code

FKKN

Open From (hours)

7H

Open To (hours)

17H

Airport Picture

Runways 

Runway

Published length (meters)

2,700

Usable length (meters)


Width (meters)

45

Orientation

02/20

Surface

Asphalted – PCN (unknown)


Further details on the runway are as follows:

Runway North

Runway South

Surface

ASPHALT

Surface

ASPHALT

True Heading

202.0

True Heading

022.0

Latitude

7.368031
07° 22' 04.91" N

Latitude

7.345994
07° 20' 45.58" N

Longitude

13.563744
013° 33' 49.48" E

Longitude

13.554736
013° 33' 17.05" E

Elevation

3609.0 feet
1100 meters

Elevation

3649.0 feet
1112 meters

Slope

0.5°

Slope

-0.5°

Landing Distance

8727 feet
2660 meters

Landing Distance

8366 feet
2550 meters

Takeoff Distance

8958 feet
2730 meters

Takeoff Distance

8968 feet
2733 meters

Displaced Threshold Length

131 feet
40 meters

Displaced Threshold Length

492 feet
150 meters

Overrun Length

100 feet
30 meters

Overrun Length

110 feet
34 meters

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Lighting System

LIGHTS

Lighting System

LIGHTS


Helicopter Pad(s)

N/A. Helicopters can however land on the airfield tarmac.

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS

Customs

No

JET A-1 fuel

No

Immigration

No

AVGAS 100 (in drums)

No

Terminal building

Yes

Single point refueling

No

Passenger terminal

Yes

Starter units (press air)

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

No

Crash crew

Yes

Control tower

Yes

Aircraft support services

Yes

Weather facilities

Yes

Latrine servicing

Yes

Catering services

Yes

Fire fighting

Yes

Base Operating room

No

Firefighting category (ICAO)

Category:

Airport radar

No

Firefighting equipment

Yes

NDB (Non Directional Beacon)

Yes

De-icing equipment

No

VOR

Yes

IFR procedures

Yes

ILS (Instrument Landing System)

No

Runway lights

Yes

Approach lights

Yes

Parking ramp lighting

Yes


Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The annual capacity of Ngaoundéré Airport is estimated to be able to cater for 200,000 passengers.

Performance for 2016

Annual Figures

Total aircraft movements

216

Total passengers

5,203

Total capacity of the airport (metric tons)

Current activity of the airport (metric tons)

0

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

N/A


Airport Operating Details

The airport is equipped with FMC for handling of cargo. The capacity is 9mt

Storage Facilities

N/A

Airfield Costs

Fuel Services Charges

No fuel available.

Cargo Terminal Charges

N/A 

Security

Security at the airport is Good. The airport is entirely fenced. It does not have X-ray machines.

2.2.6. Cameroon Banyo Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

 Cameroon

Latitude

6°46'60” N

Longitude

11°49'0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

1137m

ICAO Code

FKAB

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

900 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.2.7 Cameroon Bafia Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

4°43'60” N

Longitude

 11°15'0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

485m

IATA Code


ICAO Code

FKAF

Managing Company or Airport Authority


Management Contact Person


NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?


Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

800 m 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.2.8 Cameroon Meiganga Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

6°31'60” N

Longitude

14°22'0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

1027 m

ICAO Code

FKAM

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

800 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition




2.2.9 Cameroon Betare - Oya Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

5°35'60” N

Longitude

14°4'0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

915 m

ICAO Code

FKAO

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1000 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition




2.2.10 Cameroon Yoko Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

 Cameroon

Latitude

5°32'60” N

Longitude

12°22’0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

1031 m

ICAO Code

FKAY

2.2.11 Camerron Eseka Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

3°38'60” N

Longitude

10°46’0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

225m

ICAO Code

FKKE

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

800 m 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition




2.2.12 Cameroon Tibati Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

6°28'60” N

Longitude

12°37’60” E

Elevation (ft and m)

873 m

ICAO Code

FKKT

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1000m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.2.13 Cameroon Bafoussam Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

5°32'14” N

Longitude

10°21’14” E

Elevation (ft and m)

1325m

IATA Code

BFX

ICAO Code

FKKU

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

2500m X 45 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition


2.2.14 Cameroon Bali Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

5°54'0” N

Longitude

10°0’0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

1352 m

IATA Code

BLC

ICAO Code

FKKG

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1219m 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition




2.2.15 Cameroon Bamenda Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

 Cameroon

Latitude

6°2'21” N

Longitude

10°7’21” E

Elevation (ft and m)

1239 m

IATA Code

BPC 

ICAO Code

FKKV

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

2500 m X 45 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition

2.2.16 Cameroon Bertoua Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

4°32'56” N

Longitude

13°43’32” E

Elevation (ft and m)

650 m

IATA Code

BTA 

ICAO Code

FKKO

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1800 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition


2.2.17 Cameroon Betou Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

3°2'60” N

Longitude

16°17’40” E

Elevation (ft and m)

448m

IATA Code

BTB

ICAO Code

FKOT

2.2.18 Cameroon Dschang Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

5°27'00” N

Longitude

10°4’0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

1400m

IATA Code

DSC 

ICAO Code

FKKS

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1100 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.2.19 Cameroon Ebolowa Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

2°51'0” N

Longitude

11°10’6” E

Elevation (ft and m)

602 m

IATA Code

EBW 

ICAO Code

FKKW

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1290 m 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.2.20 Cameroon Foumban Nkounja Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

5°38'12” N

Longitude

10°45’2” E

Elevation (ft and m)

1208m

IATA Code

FOM

ICAO Code

FKKM

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

2100 m X 45 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition


2.2.21 Cameroon Yagoua Airport

Airport Overview

Heliport.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

10°20'60” N

Longitude

15°13’60” E

Elevation (ft and m)

326 m

IATA Code

GXX

ICAO Code

FKKJ

2.2.22 Cameroon Kribi Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

2°52'0” N

Longitude

9°58’60” E

Elevation (ft and m)

45 m

IATA Code

 KBI 

ICAO Code

FKKB

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1800 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.2.23 Cameroon Kaele Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

10°5'60” N

Longitude

14°26’60” E

Elevation (ft and m)

389m

IATA Code

 KLE 

ICAO Code

FKKH

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1600m 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition


2.2.24 Cameroon Koutaba Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

5°0'0” N

Longitude

10°0’0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

712 m

IATA Code

KOB



2.2.25 Cameroon Lomie Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

3°8'60” N

Longitude

13°37’0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

624 m

IATA Code

LFW 

ICAO Code

 FKAL

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1220m  

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition


2.2.26 Cameroon Mamfe Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

5°43'00” N

Longitude

9°18’0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

126 m

IATA Code

MMF

ICAO Code

FKKF

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1341m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.2.27 Cameroon Nkongsamba Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

4°57'00” N

Longitude

9°55’60” E

Elevation (ft and m)

805 m

IATA Code

 NKS 

ICAO Code

FKAN

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

730 m 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.2.28 Cameroon Batouri Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

4°28'60” N

Longitude

14°22’0” E

Elevation (ft and m)

656 m

IATA Code

OUR 

ICAO Code

FKKI

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1900m 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition


2.2.29 Cameroon Tiko Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

 Cameroon

Latitude

4°5'21” N

Longitude

9°21’37” E

Elevation (ft and m)

46 m

IATA Code

TKC 

ICAO Code

FKKC

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1375 m X 46 m 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition


2.2.30 Cameroon Limbe Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

 4.023550

Longitude

 9.209440

Elevation (ft and m)


IATA Code

  VCC

ICAO Code


2.2.31 Cameroon Abong-Mbang Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Latitude

3°55'00” N

Longitude

13°11’60” E

Elevation (ft and m)

700 m

IATA Code

WIA 

ICAO Code

FKAG

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1400 m

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface

Grass/earth

Runway Condition


2.3 Cameroon Road Network

Overview

According to official statistics, there are about 50,000 km of roads in Cameroon, of which 5,000 km are paved. The road network, both paved and unpaved, is poorly maintained. 

Road

Distance (km)


Cameroon Road Network

Paved

5,133

Unpaved

12,799

Tracks

59,657

Total

77,589

Classification

Administering Agency

Network Length

National Roads

Road Fund Cameroon

7041 km

Provincial Roads

Road Fund Cameroon

5616 km

Departmental Roads

Road Fund Cameroon

8075 km

Rural Roads (classified)

Road Fund Cameroon

12843 km

Rural Roads (non-classified)

Road Fund Cameroon

16100 km

The country’s road density is estimated at 7 km for each 1,000 km2. During the wet season, only paved roads remain passable. Traffic on unpaved roads may be restricted by rain barriers. Trucks can therefore be stopped for many hours. On many bridges the traffic of trucks is not allowed. Trucks must use deviations through rivers, but during the rainy season when the waters are high, passing through rivers bank may be impossible.

The Road Fund of Cameroon was created in 1996 in order to implement the government policy on the road sector. Government efforts to improve the state/condition of Cameroonian roads are focused on a network of 27,000 km and the process is being undertaken.

At N’Gaoundere, on the N1 to Garoua, the tarring process is ongoing. On the same road but from Maroua to Kousseri, repairs started in March 2018 are ongoing.

Further road works on the new highway from Kribi to Yaoundé and from Yaoundé airport to the capital were planned but are currently stopped. 

The Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) has provided a loan of 18 million euro in November 2018 for the rehabilitation of a portion of 365 km in North-West, covering five of the seven districts. This portion is part of a 255 million euro project designated to redo the Yaounde-Bafoussam-Bamenda axis. The project is scheduled to run until 2024.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Cameroon Government Contact List

Cameroon Roads

Road Security

Cases of carjacking and highway banditry are reportedly frequent, especially on the unpaved road stretches. Military escorts may be required on secondary roads in the northern part of the country. 

Axle Load Limits

Vehicles’ payload in Cameroon must not exceed:

  • Axle load limits:
    • Simple axle : 13 mt
    • Double axle : 21 mt
    • Triple axle : 27 mt
  • Maximum Authorized Load (PTAC): 28 mt maximum axle load authorized.
  • Size: width 2.5 m / height 4 m

With the introduction of authorized load legislation and weigh bridges, the maximum tonnage a truck can load is limited to 28 mt. The weight limitation has had an impact on the availability of trucks. 

Axle load limits

CAMEROON

Transit CAR

Transit CHAD

Truck with 2 axles

21MT

21MT

21MT

Truck with 3 axles

27MT

27MT

27MT

Bridges

On the paved roads, all bridges are built in concrete material. However, traffic on some of these bridges could be restricted for heavy trucks, especially when there is a risk of collapse.

On unpaved roads, there are some wooden bridges, especially on the ‘West’ road from Douala to Ngaoundéré via Bafoussam. It is advisable to know the state of these bridges before sending trucks from Douala to Ngaoundéré using the ‘West’ road.

Road Class and Surface Conditions

Classification

Road Description

Class: National Roads

Link the national capital Yaoundé to all 10 provincial capitals. It links also Cameroon to neighbouring countries.

Class: Provincial Roads

Link, inside the provinces, all division/departmental capitals to the provincial capital.

Class: Departmental Roads

Link, inside the division/department, all sub-divisions to the departmental capital.

Class: Rural Roads (classified)

Link main agricultural production areas to main markets in the concerned regions.

Class: Rural Roads (non-classified)

Managed by development companies or decentralized local collectivises.

Provinces

Superficie
Km'

population

Routes
bitunies

Routes en
terre
classies
prioritaires

Routes en
terre non
prioritaires

Routes
rurales
prioritaires

Routes
rurales non
prioritaires

Total
routes

Adamaoua

64 000

700 000

441

1350

651

605

1208

4255

Centre

69 000

2 400 000

921

1555

1532

3725

3303

11036

Est

110 000

750 000

346

1590

1455

868

715

4974

Extreme- Nord

34 000

2 650 000

589

1011

1088

1195

1501

5384

Nord

66 000

1 200 000

645

1044

1084

867

1147

4787

Littoral

20 000

2 150 000

478

773

302

708

718

2979

Nord-
Quest

16 000

1 800 000

205

841

67

1231

2160

4504

Sud-Ouest

25 000

1 200 000

260

942

173

740

876

2991

Ouest

13 000

1 950 000

459

983

355

1473

1121

4391

Sud

47 000

520 000

574

1512

735

698

982

4501

TOTAL

466 000

15 292 000

4918

11601

7442

12110

13731

49802

Distance Matrix

The distance matrix for the Cameroon Road Network can be found here: Annex 8 - Travel Distances Matrix (English)

Attachment - Travel Distances from Major Towns to Neighbouring Countries

Attachment - National Roads

Attachment - Provincial Roads

Source: Catalogue Road 2011 published by the Centre de Traitement de l’Information Numérique

Transport corridors

The Douala corridor, used by WFP, other UN agencies and most NGOs, provides the main route for aid commodities ex-Cameroon to CAR and Chad.

CAR

According to the conventions between Cameroon and CAR of December 22nd 1999, legal roads to/from CAR are:

In Cameroon

Roads:

  • Douala – Yaoundé – Naga/Eboko – Bertoua – Garoua Boulai
  • Douala – Yaoundé – Abong/Mbang – Bertoua – Batouri Kentzou
  • Douala – Yaoundé – Bertoua – Batouri Yakadouma Ngoka Border

Combined roads (rail – road):

  • Douala – Belabo – Bertoua – Garoua Boulai
  • Douala – Belabo – Bertoua – Batouri – Kentzou
  • Douala – Nagoundere – Meiganga – Garoua Boulai

In CAR

Roads:

  • Bangui – Bouar – Baboua – Beloko
  • Bangui – Camot – Berberati – Gamboula
  • Bangui – Bossangoa – Pende – N’Dim – Bouar – Beloko
  • Nola – Tomori Border

Corridor Douala - CAR

- Check-Point 1 in Yassa (Douala exit)
- Check-Point 2 in Bertoua
- Check-Point 3 Border office in Garoua Boulai at the border (PK0) with CAR (Beloko Road (PK2) Bouar-Bangui).
- Check-Point 3’ Border office in Bombé (5km of the border (PK0) with CAR (Gamboula Road (PK30 –Berberati-Bangui).

Chad

According to the conventions between Cameroon and Chad of April 13th, 1999, legal roads to/from Chad are:

In Cameroon

Roads:

  • Douala – Yaoundé – Nanga-Eboko – Bertoua – Garoua-Boulai - Meiganga – Ngaoundere – Garoua – Maroua – Kousseri – Border
  • Douala – Yaoundé – Abong/Mbang – Bertoua – Garoua-Boulai – Ngaoundere – Garoua – Figuil – Border
  • Douala – Yaoundé – Abong/Mbang – Bertoua – Garoua-Boulai – Ngaoundere – Touboro
  • Douala – Yaoundé – Abong/Mbang – Bertoua – Garoua-Boulai – Ngaoundal – Border

Combined roads (rail-road):

  • Douala – Ngaoundere (rail)
  • Ngaoundere – Garoua – Figuil – Border
  • Ngaoundere – Garoua – Maroua – Kousseri – Border
  • Ngaoundere – Touboro – Border
  • Douala – Ngaoundere (rail)
  • Ngaoundal – Meiganga – Border

In Chad

Roads:

  • Ngueli – Ndjamena
  • Lere – Moundou – Sarh
  • Larmanaye – Moundou – Sarh
  • Gadjibian – Doba – Moundou

Corridor Ngaoundéré - Chad

- Check-Point 1 in Dang (Ngaoundere exit)
- Check-Point 2 inKollé (Figuil north)
- Check-Point 2’ Border office in Delelé (border with Chad)
- Check-Point 3 Border Office in Kousseri (border with Chad and Ndjamena).


Please see the annexes page at the following link for further information about the overland transport corridors, including information on weight bridges and checkpoints (annex 9) and information on penalties for infractions of timelines and rules for transit cargo (annex 10): 5 Cameroon Annexes

Road from Douala to Ngaoundéré

Ngaoundéré is the final station of the main railways line from Douala Port. Presently, there are two main road corridors from Douala to Ngaoundéré:

  1. The main road via Garoua-Boulaï at the border with CAR, which is the legal/customs road.
  2. The road via Bafoussam, also called the ‘west’ road, which should not be used for goods in transit to neighbouring countries, unless prior authorization is obtained from customs.

1) The road from Douala Port to Ngaoundéré via Garoua-Boulaï

Location Details

Origin

Destination

Town or city (closest)

Douala 

 Ngaoundéré

Total Route (distance in km)

1,114

Road characteristics (over full distance)

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Total route time 4x4 (Days)

 2

2

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

2

2

2

Passable by

(over full distance)

Car

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4X4

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Truck (rigid)

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Trailer

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Total route time for truck and trailers (Days)

3

3

3

3

3

4

5

5

5

3

3

3
Note: It should be mentioned that the road is passable at all seasons, although some stretches may be extremely difficult for trucks, especially during the wet season from June to September.

Stretch 1: From Douala Port to ­­Yaoundé

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

 0

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

 267

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

 3

Town or city (closest)

 Douala

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Asphalt

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

The road from Douala Port to Yaoundé is the busiest highway in Cameroon, with many trucks, especially timber trucks.

The road is narrow and accidents are frequent. 

The entrance of Douala and Yaoundé is often congested.

Stretch 2: From Yaoundé to ­­Ayos

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

 267

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

 407

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

 1.5

Town or city (closest)

 Yaoundé

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Asphalt

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Stretch 3: From Ayos to Bertoua

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

 407

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

 597

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

3.5

Town or city (closest)

 Ayos

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Dirt
Possible weather conditions Mud

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer
Nature of change to next stretch Improving - newly built road

Stretch 4: From Bertoua to ­­Garoua-Boulaï

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

597

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

843

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

2.5

Town or city (closest)

Bertoua

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Asphalt

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Nature of change to next stretch

Getting worse
Note: Garoua-Boulaï is the border town with the Central African Republic.

Stretch 5: From Garoua-Boulaï to Ngaoundéré

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

 843

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

 1,114

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

5

Town or city (closest)

Garoua-Boulaï

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Dirt  

Possible weather conditions

Mud

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer
Note: This stretch of the road was paved recently. It is now good in all seasons.


2) The road from Douala Port to Ngaoundéré via Bafoussam (the ‘West’ road)

Organizations sometimes request the authorization of the Customs to use the ‘West’ road up from Douala port to Ngaoundéré. This normally happens during the months of February to May, in view of the upcoming wet season when many roads are closed in that country.

It should be mentioned that Chad-bound cargo from Douala Port should normally be loaded on wagons unless previous authorization.

Stretch 1: From Douala Port to ­­Bafoussam

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

 0

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

 238

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

 3

Town or city (closest)

 Douala

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Asphalt

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Nature of change to next stretch

Getting Worse

Stretch 2: From Bafoussam to ­­Tibati

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

238

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

636

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

10

Town or city (closest)

Bafoussam

Class of road

Secondary

Surface

Dirt

Possible weather conditions

Mud, Flooding

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Nature of change to next stretch

Getting Worse
Note: During the wet season, some parts of this road may be very difficult and even impassable for trucks. There are many rain barriers.

Stretch 3: From Tibati to Ngaoundéré

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

636

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

917

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

7

Town or city (closest)

Tibati

Class of road


Surface

Dirt

Possible weather conditions

Mud, Flooding

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Nature of change to next stretch

Restriction - many rain barriers during the rainy season. Heavy trucks should therefore wait until the road becomes sufficiently dried.

Road Security

Security

Rated as Good
It should be mentioned that cases of carjacking and highway banditry are frequent in Cameroon, especially on the unpaved road stretches.

Road from Ngaoundéré to Kousseri

Ngaoundéré is the end station of the railroad from Douala Port. The government has established a dry port in this town, as cargo loaded on wagons is transhipped there onto trucks directly to final destinations in northern Cameroon and Chad.

Due to security constraints in the region, the Touboro crossing point is now regularly used instead of Kousseri. Nevertheless this corridor is still active when it comes to carrying local bought products into Chad.

Logistical infrastructures in Ngaoundéré include many warehouses and a container terminal managed by Bollore. More details can be found in page 2.4 Cameroon Railway Assessment.

Location Details

 

Origin

Destination

Town or city (closest)

Ngaoundéré 

Kousseri

Total Route (distance in km)

750

Road characteristics (over full distance)

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Total route time 4x4 (Days)

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Passable by 

(over full distance)

Car

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4X4

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Truck (rigid)

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Trailer

 Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Total route time for truck and trailers (Days)

 1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

Stretch 1: From Ngaoundéré to Garoua

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

 0

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

 275

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

 3.5

Town or city (closest)

 Ngaoundéré

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Asphalt

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Nature of change to next stretch

Getting Worse. The road is deteriorating. Rehabilitation works are planned by the government.

Stretch 2: From Garoua to Maroua

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

 275

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

 484

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

 3

Town or city (closest)

 Garoua

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Asphalt

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Nature of change to next stretch

Improving
The road is newly rehabilitated from the beginning to the end. All bridges are concrete

Stretch 3: From Maroua to Kousseri

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

484

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

750

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

 3

Town or city (closest)

 Maroua

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Asphalt

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Nature of change to next stretch

Getting Worse
Note: Maintenance work are under process on road N1 from Maroua to Kousseri. If the portion Maroua-Mora should be completed within the next few weeks, the remaining part between Mora and Kousseri seems in stand-by. It currently affect time travel to N’Djamena.

Road from Ngaoundéré to Touboro

As noted above this route is now used partially instead of the Kousseri border route. 

Location Details

 

Origin

Destination

Town or city (closest)

Ngaoundéré 

Touboro / Bogdibo

Total Route (distance in km)

280

Road characteristics (over full distance)

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Total route time 4x4 (Days)

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Passable by

(over full distance)

Car

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4X4

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Truck (rigid)

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Trailer

 Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Total route time for truck and trailers (Days)

 1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Stretch 1: From Ngaoundéré to Garoua

Distance from origin at start of stretch - km

 0

Distance from origin at end of stretch - km

 280

Route time on this stretch (4X4) – Hours

 4

Town or city (closest)

 Ngaoundéré

Class of road

Highway

Surface

Asphalt

Passable by

Car, 4X4, Truck and Trailer

Nature of change to next stretch

Getting Worse. The road is deteriorating. Rehabilitation works are planned by the government.

Road Security

Security

The security level in this stretch is 2.
Traffic of trucks is high on this road. 



2.3.1 Cameroon Border Crossing of Touboro (Chad border)

Due to security constraints on the north corridor, the Touboro crossing is being used partially in place of the Kousseri entry point. The distances on the route are:

  • Ngaoundéré to Touboro (Cameroonian territory - 280 km);
  • Touboro to Bogdibo (Cameroon border town with Chad) 25 km;
  • Koutere (first border town in Chadian territory) – Moundou 110 km;
  • Moundou - Ndjamena 490 km.


BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT

Name of Border Crossing:

Touboro / Bogdibo Entry Point

Province or District:

North Province / Touboro

Nearest Town or City:

(Nearest location with distance from port)

Touboro

25 km

Latitude:

07°46’06.80’’ N

Longitude:

15°20’46.90’’ E

Managing Authority/Agency:

Cameroon Customs Authority

Contact Person

Chef de bureau Douanes Touboro: Henri Boza Toutou (+237 662 942 496

Customs Controller at Bogdibo: Penn Donald Mofor

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport:

Ngaoundéré - 280km

Truck: 1 day.

Car: half day.

Nearest Port:

Ngaoundéré Dry-Port - 280km

Truck: 1 day

Car: half day

Nearest Major Market:

Ngaoundéré Dry-Port - 280km

Truck: 1 days

Car: half day

Hours of Operation

MONDAYS

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

TUESDAYS

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

WEDNESDAYS

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work

THURSDAYS

From 07H00 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

FRIDAYS

From 07H00 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

SATURDAYS

Closed

SUNDAYS

Closed

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:

1 January, 11 February, 20 May, 25 December, etc.

SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS:

None

2.3.2 Cameroon Border Crossing of Kousseri (Chad border)

Overview

This was the usual corridor to Chard prior to recent insecurity. The Touboro crossing point has now partially replaced it as the usual corridor.

Note: There is no escort requirement on this axe anymore. But daily patrols are done by multinational and national forces to ensure security of the road. Furthermore, truck drivers prefer to travel in convoy in case of incidents.

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Kousseri Entry Point

Province or District

 Far North Province / Kousseri

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Maroua

224km

Latitude

 12 05’12.60’’ N

Longitude

 15 00’52.74’’ E

Managing Authority / Agency

Cameroon Customs Authority

Contact Person

Mr Bidje Celestin, Head Customs Far-North

Mob: (+237) 699 575 589

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Maroua

224km

Truck Travel Time: Planned the whole day, due to poor road
Car Travel time: At least 10 hrs, due to poor road

Nearest Port

Ngaoundéré Dry-Port
705km
Truck Travel Time: At least two days, due to poor road after Maroua
Car Travel time: Plan the whole day due to poor road

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Garoua, Maroua

435km, 224 km

Truck Travel Time: 2 days from Garoua
Car Travel time: 1 day from Garoua

Hours of Operation

Mondays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Tuesdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Wednesdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Thursdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Fridays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Saturdays

Closed 

Sundays

Closed 

National Holidays

1 January, 11 February, 20 May, 25 December, etc.

Seasonal Constraints

Rainy reason (June to September) as the road is poorly maintained. 

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Cameroon, please see the following link: 1.3 Cameroon Customs Information 

Other Relevant Information

Information can be obtained from the following sources:

  • Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Cameroon Government Contact List

Cameroon - 2.3.3 Cameroon Border Crossing of Garoua-Boulaï (CentralAfrican Republic border)

Garoua-Boulaï is the border town with the Central African Republic. At time of writing, there is no need for escort, although cases of armed banditry, without any casualties, are reported in the area near the border check point during the end of year’s festivities. Many check points are installed along the road by the national forces (Gendarmerie, Police and Custom).

The road is well done, though there are continuous bends throughout the 597km of distance and traffic of heavy trucks is dense.

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Garoua-Boulai Entry Point

Province or District

 East Province / Garoua-Boulai

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Bertoua

252km

Latitude

 05 53’25.67’’ N

Longitude

 14 32’52.37’’ E

Managing Authority / Agency

Cameroon Customs Authority

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Yaoundé - 588km

Truck: 12Hrs

Car: 5Hrs

Nearest Port

Douala Port - 823km

Truck: 1 day

Car: 9hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Bertoua, Yaoundé

588km and 252km

Truck: 1 day

Car: 9hrs

Hours of Operation

Mondays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Tuesdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Wednesdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Thursdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Fridays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) 

Saturdays

Closed

Sundays

Closed

National Holidays

1 January, 11 February, 20 May, 25 December, etc.

Seasonal Constraints

N/A

The road is good from the port of Douala to Garoua-Boulaî



2.3.4 Cameroon Border Crossing of Bitam (Gabon border)

Bitam is the end station of the road 25 km away from the town of Ambam. Customs authorities and security corps (Gendarmerie and Police) have offices which are functioning 7 days a week from 07H00 to 18H00. Many check points are open on the way. Most of the trucks crossing the border contain mainly food produced in Cameroon to supply the markets of Gabon. Passenger transport by Cameroonian cars or bus is not allowed to enter in Gabon.

Only the Gabonese public transport is allowed to cross the border with passengers in respect to the Gabonese immigration law. Any logistical activities other than trucks delivering food to Gabon are not available. There are not fuel stations between Ambam to Bitam border entry point to the Republic of Gabon.

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Bitam Entry Point

Province or District

 South Region / Bitam

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Ebolowa - 139km

Latitude

 02 04’40.11’’ N

Longitude

 11 29’40.26’’ E

Managing Authority / Agency

Cameroon Customs Authority

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Yaoundé

Truck Travel Times: 8 Hours

Car Travel Times: 4 Hours

Nearest Port

Douala Port or Kribi Port

Truck Travel Times: 1 day

Car Travel Times: 8 Hours

Hours of Operation

Mondays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Tuesdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Wednesdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Thursdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Fridays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Saturdays

Closed

Sundays

Closed

National Holidays

1 January, 11 February, 20 May, 25 December, etc.

Seasonal Constraints


Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Cameroon, please see the following link: 1.3 Cameroon Customs Information 

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Cameroon Government Contact List


Cameroon - 2.3.5 Cameroon Border Crossing of Kye-Ossi (Gabon andEquatorial Guinea borders)

Overview

Kye-Ossi is the end station of the road 38 km away from the town of Ambam. Customs authorities and security corps (Gendarmerie and Police) have offices which are functioning 7 days a week from 07H00 to 18H00. Many check points are open on the way. Most of the trucks crossing the border contain mainly food produced in Cameroon to supply the markets of Equatorial Guinea.

Transport vehicles for passengers between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea are not allowed to cross the border on both side. From the side of Cameroon passengers are required to cross by foot with their effects, usually local food products to take the vehicles waiting in the Guinea landscaped parking. Concerning Cameroonian trucks transporting food products to supply the Guinean market, there isn’t any restriction after the payment of the CEMAC Circulation Certificate.

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Kye-Ossi Entry Point

Province or District

 South Region /Bitam and Kye-Ossi

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Ebolowa and Yaoundé

Latitude

 02°10’18.68’’ N

Longitude

 11°20’36.01’’ E

Managing Authority / Agency

Cameroon Customs Authority

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Yaoundé

Truck travel time: 8 hrs

Nearest Port

Douala

Truck Travel Time: 1 day

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Yaoundé, Ebolowa

Hours of Operation

Mondays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Tuesdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Wednesdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Thursdays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Fridays

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

Saturdays

Closed

Sundays

Closed

National Holidays

 1 January, 11 February, 20 May, 25 December, etc.

Seasonal Constraints

No constraints. The road is good from Douala to Kye-Ossi

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs in Cameroon, please see the following link: 1.3 Cameroon Customs Information  

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Cameroon Government Contact List


Cameroon - 2.3.6 Cameroon Border Crossing of Mora-Amchide (Nigeriaborder)

This road cannot be used during raining season from June to October.

BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT

Name of Border Crossing:

Amchide Entry Point.

Province or District:

Far North Region / Mora

Nearest Town or City:

Mora - 30km

Latitude:

11°02’24.45’’ N

Longitude:

14°09’09.54’’ E

Managing Authority/Agency:

Cameroon Customs Authority

Contact Person

Mr Bidje Celestin, Chief Customs Far-North

Mob: (+237) 699 575 589

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport:

Maroua - 104km

Truck: Planned 2 days, due to poor road.

Car: At least 20 hrs, due to poor road

Nearest Port:

Ngaoundéré Dry Port - 557km

Truck: 5 days at minimum

Car: 4 days

Nearest Major Market:

Maroua - 104km

Truck: Planned 2 days, due to poor road.

Car: At least 20 Hrs, due to poor road

Hours of Operation

MONDAYS

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

TUESDAYS

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

WEDNESDAYS

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

THURSDAYS

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

FRIDAYS

From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work)

SATURDAYS

Closed

SUNDAYS

Closed

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:

1 January, 11 February, 20 May, 25 December, etc.

2.4 Cameroon Railway Assessment

Railway Overview

The Cameroon rail system plays an important part in domestic freight transport. It is also the main link with the northern half of the country, Chad and the Central African Republic.

In 1999, under a 20-year convention, a joint-venture between the French group Bolloré and COMAZAR of South Africa took over the management of the national railway corporation: CAMRAIL. 

5 news locomotives were commissioned in March 2019 and 25 passenger cars are in the pipeline.

A total of 691,000 customers used CAMRAIL in 2018 (there were 1.1 million in 2016). CAMRAIL transported in total 1,396,000 mt of goods in 2018, import and exports goods collectively.

In 2019 there is 1 daily rotation Douala-Yaoundé-Douala, and 2 Yaoundé-N’Gaoundere.

Railway Overview

Track gauge

Narrow gauge

Total track distance

1,100 km

Port to final point in or close to country (rail)

N’gaoundere

Locomotives

29

Freight wagons

1,078

Upward Cargo (from Douala to the north of the country and Chad):

  • Oil products
  • Fertilizers
  • Food products

Downward Cargo (from Northern Cameroon and Chad to Douala)

  • Timber                                 
  • Cotton

Timber (in logs or worked) from CAR and Congo represents 80% of the cargo. The loading location of this cargo is Bélabo.

The capacity of CAMRAIL connecting Douala to Ngaoundéré is limited despite the buying of additional wagons.

According to SAGA transport report the commercial deliveries to Chad are increasing by 10 % annually.

It is considered that 80% of the cargo transported for humanitarian agencies by rail is destined to Abeche.

Railway Companies and Consortia

Website: CAMRAIL

P.O. Box: 766 Douala, Cameroon

Headquarters (Douala)

Tel.: +237 233 40 60 45

                 233 40 49 40

                 233 40 99 65

                 233 40 91 13

                 696 90 16 60

                 696 90 16 61

                 233 40 10 05

Yaoundé Railways station

Tel.: +237 222 23 40 03

                 222 22 13 05

                 222 22 81 06

                 222 22 81 07

                 222 23 49 86

Bélabo Railways station

Tel.: +237 222 22 13 09

                 222 22 13 15

Ngaoundéré Railways station

Tel.: +237 222 25 12 32

                 222 25 13 84

                 222 25 10 98

For more information on government and railway companies contact details, please see the following links: 

4.1 Cameroon Government Contact List

4.9 Cameroon Railway Companies Contact List

Key Stations/Dry Ports

CAMRAIL operates over 1,100 km of rail track track. The entire network is connected to the Port of Douala. 

  • Douala-Yaoundé, Central line: 258 km. This is the main line of CAMRAIL.
  • Yaoundé-Ngaoundéré, Northern line: 626 km
  • Otélé-Mbalmayo Line: 53 km; Traffic suspended.
  • Douala-Mbanga-Nkongsamba, Westen Line (172 km). Currently, only Douala - Mbanga is sometimes in service with very little traffic.
  • Mbanga-Kumba line (29 km). Due to the current situation in South-West, the line has been suspended for 2018-2019.

Bélabo railway station in the East region is the logistical hub and dry port mainly for timbers and other traffic from Eastern Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Northern Congo. 

Logistics infrastructure includes warehouses (6,500m2) and open yards for the storage of timbers. There is also a container yard. The Douala – Belabo railway line exists and functioned as a transhipment point. 

Ngaoundéré railway station is the logistical hub and dry port for containers and bulk destined to Northern Cameroon and Chad. Ngaoundéré is the final railway station network for the traffic coming from the port of Douala via Yaoundé.

There is an important traffic of cargo from the port of Douala to Northern Cameroon and Chad. Considering the fact that a large part of this traffic is transported by wagons, the government has developed logistical infrastructures in Ngaoundéré in order to facilitate the storage and transhipment from rail to road.

As is the case within the port of Douala, logistics infrastructure in Ngaoundéré is mainly owned by SDV-SAGA (Bolloré group.) This includes:

  • 12,500 m2 of covered warehouses split into 6 warehouses. One of these premises is dedicated to WFP cargo only (2500 m2).
  • 30,000 m2 of open yard, including a containers’ yard with a capacity of about 300 TEUs.

It is also worth mentioning that there are about 5,540 m3 of fuel storage facilities around the railways station.

The security of the warehouses, especially of the containers yard, is ensured by a private security company.

Rolling stock and motive power of CAMRAIL

The rolling stock park for goods cargo in 2019 is 1,078 wagons of different types:

  • Platforms: 451
  • Covered: 213
  • Low sides: 89
  • Tanks: 254
  • Dumper: 51
  • Maintenance trailer: 20

The platforms are intended to transport logs. Most of the platforms are equipped with locks that allow container transport. In the last years the availability of wagons has been around 80%.

The park of main line locomotives is currently composed of 29 locomotives.


2.5 Cameroon Waterways Assessment

With the exception of the Benué River, waterways navigation is not developed in Cameroon.

In 2017, a study was done on eight waterways and infrastructure investment should occur soon, though at the time of assessment major progress on this matter was not apparent:

  • River Wouri, between Yabassi and Douala for a length of 67 km
  • River Nyong, between Abong-Mbang and Mbalmayo, for 215 km
  • River Sanaga, from Edéa to Atlantic Ocean, for 60 km
  • River Benoué, starting from Lagdo Dam up to Nigeria border, representing 140 km
  • River Dja, section Ndongo - Moloundou, 116 km
  • River Ngoko, starting from Ndongo up to DRC border
  • River Sangha, from Libongo to Congo border
  • Finally River Benoué, section between Garoua port to the Nigeria border for 80 km.

For more information on government and port and waterway company contact details, please see the following links:

4.1 Cameroon Government Contact List

4.4 Cameroon Port and Waterways Company Contact List


2.6 Cameroon Storage Assessment

Storage facilities are available throughout the country, especially in main urban centres, including all port cities. In smaller towns, it could be difficult to find suitable warehouses. In case of larger humanitarian operations the erection of mobile warehouses (wiikhalls) will be necessary in remote localities.

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organisations

WFP has rented two concrete warehouses in the locality of Meganga and Maroua. In Kousseri, Beka and Ngam the warehouses are provided without charge by the government by the Office Cerealier. Please see the following attachment for details of WFP warehouses in Cameroon.

Commercial Storage 

Commercial storage is available in all main locations throughout the country. Douala, Ebolowa, Bafoussam, Yaoundé, Bertua, N’Gaoundere, Garoua and Maroua are the current main hubs for commercial and humanitarian goods.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Cameroon Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

Warehouse provision in South-West and North-West

Access in NW and SW remains challenging due to insecurity. The assessment did however identify warehouse service-providers, further details can be found in the following attachment: Cameroon - Northwest-Southwest Warehouse Information. 


Stores in St Francis College - Kumba

Storage building                                                   Storage room


Cocoa Warehouse - Kumba

  Outdoor area                                                  Storage room


Hims College Institute - Buea

Outdoor parking area                               Storage hall


Moliko road shop storage space - Buea

Proposed storage space                     Entrances


Mermoz Banquet Hall - Buea

Entrance                                                           Storage space


Sudahser Centre Bolt - Bamenda

Storage hall                                      Front view


North-West Cooperative Association Ltd - Bamenda

Entrance                                                          Storage space


COHESODEC - Bamenda

Entrance                                                           Storage space


Private owner - Bamenda

Entrance                                                           Storage space


J&S Business Venture - Bamenda

Entrance                                                  Storage space


South-West and North-West do not have similar constraints:

Buea is located 70 km from Douala, reachable in 1h30 min by car (2h15 for a truck), Bamenda is at 315 km and take 6h15 driving from Douala (9h15 with a truck).

Since Buea town is close to Douala and does not have a proper warehouse infrastructure in place, most warehouses in Buea do not exceed 300m2. Bamenda used to have several production plants (mostly now closed) or unions such as NWCA (grouping coffee producers) and so premises of 1,800 m2 could be available to rent immediately. It is possible that large storage options to cover SW if required could be found in Limbe (located 35km south of Buea) or Kumba (75km north of Buea).

Public Sector Storage

There are many warehouses owned by the Cereal Board (Office Céréalier) throughout the northern regions of the country. The total storage capacity is over 47,000 mt. The Cereal Board has granted WFP the right to use some of these warehouses free of charge - a full list is available in this attachment. NGOs or other humanitarian actors are not currently allowed to use these warehouses as the Cereals’ Board warehouses are only used to store food.

Cold Chain

In case a cold chain is needed, it is advisable to contact regional Health Authorities who transport and store vaccines and medical drugs to remote and inaccessible areas.


2.7 Cameroon Milling Capacity Assessment

Overview

Cameroon has a limited number of milling factories, especially in the southern part of the country. Most of these are specialized in the process of wheat flour. 

The main wheat flour factory in Cameroon is the ‘Société des Grands Moulins du Cameroun’ which has some storage facilities within the Douala-Bonabéri Port Premises. The factory is owned by the French Group Jean-Louis Vilgrain and holds more than 45% of the market, with an annual production over than 80,000 mt. The imported wheat grain carried by vessels is directly pumped into silos installed within the port premises. The “Société des Grands Moulins” has 3 silos within the port in quay 13 which is reserved only for cereals and wheat factories.

Other Wheat Flour factories in the country are:

  • Société les Minotiers du Cameroun (SMC), based in Douala
  • Société des Moulins du Nord Cameroun, based in Ngaoundéré

The only maize meal factory is installed in Ngaoundéré, and further information can be found below.

Further information on contact details can be found at: 4.6 Cameroon Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

Milling Company - MAISCAM (Maize Meal Factory)

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

MAISCAM

BP 315, Ngaoundere

Name: Dr Bassirou

Email: begesth@yahoo.fr

Tel: (237) 222 251 083 / 677 919 186

Summary of Role and Services

Summary of Role and Services:

  • Grow Maize from December to May. Owner 5,000 hectares in Adamaoua region.
  • Buy maize to local producers during harvest to complete proper production.
  • Maize transformed in Flour (food) and thick flour for Brasseries du Cameroun, and flour for animals.

Facilities

Parking area inside compound

Yes

Drainage

Fair

Fire-fighting equipment

Yes

No of ventilators

N/A

Electricity load (KVA)

N/A

Backup generator

Yes 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

 Total staff 400 (70% seasonal workers)

Number of Full Time Labourers

Total staff 400 (70% seasonal workers)

Security 

Security

Good

Compound

Fenced

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

 Approx 3 km

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

 10 min

Road Condition to Mill

 OK

Road Limitations (if any)

Width (8 m) max. tonnage: 25 mt

Milling Capacity (MT)

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Yearly Activity (MT)

 Annual prod maize flour

Maize

20-30 mt

25 – 35,000 mt maize grain

 6,000 – 8,000 mt

Storage Capacity

Storage 

Wheat - Covered (MT)
Covered storage (mt) The company has three warehouses of a total capacity of 1,500 metric tons.

Within the Compound

Yes

Outside the Compound

No

The maize meal produced by Maïscam is fortified. 

Maïscam has also a limited transport capacity.