Cameroon is dedicated to enhancing the development and competitiveness of its national infrastructure, initiating a comprehensive plan to modernize its vital road, rail, urban, and airport networks.

To advance these critical objectives, a workshop was convened on June 24 and 25, 2026. The gathering served as a platform for presenting the feasibility studies concerning the establishment of a Terrestrial Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTT) and the formulation of a National Logistics Strategy (SLN), alongside a detailed action plan extending to 2035.

Key participants included Mbamome Nkendong Divine, Director of Road Transport (DTR), and Claude Misse Ntone, Director of Rail Transport (DTF). They were joined by a team from Idea Consult International/TRT Studi Cameroon, as well as representatives from various partner governmental bodies and financial institutions such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

During his opening address, the Director of Road Transport urged attendees to meticulously review the findings of these preliminary studies. He underscored that their conclusions are crucial for effectively guiding the subsequent phases of these transformative projects. Throughout the discussions, the consultants delivered comprehensive presentations detailing the outcomes of their extensive work.

The studies revealed that the proposed Terrestrial Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTT) is envisioned to be headquartered in Yaoundé. Its initial mandate will concentrate on road transport regulation, with plans for a gradual expansion of its responsibilities. Implementing this new entity will require an estimated initial investment of 260 million FCFA, designated for establishing its institutional framework, fitting out and equipping its premises, and procuring essential IT infrastructure for its operations.

Regarding the National Logistics Strategy (SLN) for Cameroon, the study provided an in-depth analysis of the country’s logistics system. It outlined strategic challenges, identified key objectives, and ultimately proposed an 8-pillar action plan. This strategy notably emphasizes significant railway investments, projected to cost approximately 40 billion euros, and the creation of a National Logistics Council tasked with interministerial coordination and dispute resolution.

Concluding the workshop, the Director of Road Transport commended the high quality of the contributions and the richness of the exchanges. He called upon all stakeholders to maintain their unwavering commitment to successfully execute the upcoming stages of these foundational projects, which are pivotal for the future of Cameroon’s terrestrial transport sector.