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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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Almost all export shipments from Cameroon\u2019s pass through Douala Port which also serves landlocked Chad and the Central African Republic.<\/p>\n

Shippers complain that the procedures and costs (direct and indirect) for getting goods out of the country are a major challenge.<\/p>\n

In a letter to the government the Port\u2019s Director General said that it is the lack of investment in upgrading port facilities that is mainly the cause of the problems at the Port.<\/p>\n

When built the Port was equipped to handle 7 million tonnes annually but last year there were around 12 million tonnes to be shipped.<\/p>\n

Producers in northern Congo Brazzaville are starting to truck their exports 1,500km to Point Noir Port in order to avoid the congestion at Douala.<\/p>\n

This long distance transport is very costly but ends up cheaper than the costs arising from long delays, high charges and possible short shipment penalties from shipping thorough Douala.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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