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April 11, 2018

Congestion at Douala Port frustrates timber shippers

Exporters continue to be frustrated over the congestion at Douala Port. Reports suggest up to 60,000 cu.m of logs destined for China are stuck in the port awaiting shipment.  The situation is becoming worse with ships having to leave with only part cargos and in some cases sawnwood shut out from loading is being left quayside.  Almost all export shipments from Cameroon’s pass through Douala Port which also serves landlocked Chad and the Central African Republic.  Shippers complain that the procedures and costs (direct and indirect) for getting goods out of ...

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