PAD STRUCTURING PROJECTS : Cyrus Ngo’o Satisfied with the Progress of Ongoing Works
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(LVDE) — On the left bank of the Port of Douala-Bonabéri, cranes swing overhead and earthmoving equipment signals the steady expansion of Cameroon’s main maritime hub. On February 27, 2026, the Director General of the Port Authority of Douala (PAD), Cyrus Ngo’o, toured several strategic sites to assess the progress of ongoing projects, amid intensified port investment efforts.
For nearly four hours, the delegation led by Cyrus Ngo’o inspected major infrastructure works gradually reshaping the Port of Douala-Bonabéri. The first stop was the A0 gatehouse in Youpwè, a key facility designed to enhance access control and streamline logistics flows. Nearly completed, the structure is expected to strengthen monitoring of entry and exit points in an area through which millions of tons of goods transit annually.
The visit continued with the road development works connected to National Highway No. 3, a crucial corridor linking Douala to Yaoundé and landlocked countries in the hinterland. According to official PAD data, more than 95% of Cameroon’s external trade passes through the port, which handles an average of 13 to 14 million tons of cargo each year. Improving road connectivity is therefore seen as a critical lever for reducing delivery times and logistics costs.
The MIRA project, which includes a leisure marina, also drew the Director General’s attention. Beyond cargo handling, this component reflects efforts to diversify port activities toward higher value-added segments. At the site of the future headquarters of the Container Terminal Management Authority, structural works are progressing at a pace considered consistent with projections. Since the PAD resumed direct management of the container terminal in 2020, performance indicators have improved, with container traffic exceeding 370,000 TEUs in 2024, according to the company’s annual reports.
Quay 17, another strategic facility, is intended to increase vessel reception capacity and optimize cargo handling operations. The AFISA silos, dedicated to storing agri-food products, are set to strengthen the cereal logistics chain, which is vital for national supply.
The delegation also reviewed several environmental projects integrated into the public port domain, including waste management systems and shoreline protection measures. These initiatives align with PAD’s commitment to meeting international standards, at a time when port competitiveness in Central Africa is intensifying, particularly with the rise of modern infrastructure in Kribi.
At the end of the field visit, Cyrus Ngo’o expressed satisfaction with the overall progress of the works, commending the mobilization of technical teams and adherence to contractual timelines. According to the management, these investments form part of a broader modernization plan launched several years ago to reinforce Douala’s position as a leading logistics platform in Central Africa.
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