Douala Port Authority Ushers in a New Era of Maritime and Economic Renaissance
The Douala Port Authority (PAD) has once again demonstrated its catalytic role in Cameroon’s economic emergence with a succession of groundbreaking events. Following the historic commissioning of two boats named after S.E.M Endeley and John Ngu Foncha. PAD has unveiled another bold stride in infrastructure development as Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art logistics base in Misole -Dibamba, a project poised to energize trade, industrial activity, and regional connectivity. This multibillion FCFA initiative—conceived and matured by H.E. Shey Jones Yembe, esteemed Chairman of PAD’s Board and renowned engineer was first announced by President Paul Biya in 2011. Now in motion, the logistics base is projected to: - ✅ Create 15,000 direct jobs - ✅ Spur industrial diversification - ✅ Anchor Cameroon’s place as a regional logistics leader The momentum continues. On Friday, the PM will lay the foundati...