PORT OF KRIBI

Kribi and Freetown ports emerge as important players in global trade

In light of CMA CGM’s upgraded service network between Europe and West Africa, Container News conducted an analysis to uncover the dynamics of port connectivity in the region and provide valuable insights.

The Wazzan and Bijagos services, which show strong connectivity indices, are poised to boost trade flows between Europe and West Africa, particularly benefiting countries like Senegal, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau. Major transshipment hubs like Algeciras and Tanger Med play a vital role in...

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CMA CGM to apply new congestion surcharge in Cameroon

In response to the existing congestion situation in Kribi, Cameroon, CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS).

The French ocean carrier will introduce a surcharge of US$150 | GB£120 | €140 per TEU for both dry and reefer cargo.

CMA CGM’s PCS will be effective from 1 February, except the United States, its territories and Canada, where the surcharge will take effect on 22 February. The Marseille-based company said the effective date for Latin American countries...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-to-apply-new-congestion-surcharge-in-cameroon/

Cameroon terminal enahnces handling capabilities with new gantries

Kribi Conteneurs Terminal (KCT) received five new yard gantries with a 50-tonne lifting capacity on 10 May aiming to boost the growth in traffic at the Cameroonian port, which has marked a 56.27% increase in volumes during the last year.

The five Konecranes units will optimise the use of the container storage park and improve processing times for trucks unloading and loading containers, and therefore provide KCT with additional handling capacity, according to an announcement by Bolloré Ports,...

https://container-news.com/cameroon-terminal-enahnces-handling-capabilities-with-new-gantries/

ICTSI wins concession for Port of Kribi

The International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has been declared as the preferred bidder for the development, operations and management of the Port of Kribi in Cameroon for 25 years.

“On 14th of June 2019, ICTSI has been declared preferred bidder for the concession of the development, operation and maintenance of the Multi-Purpose Terminal of the Port of Kribi by the Port Autonome de Kribi. Parties will now engage in exclusive concession contract negotiations ahead of final contract...

https://container-news.com/ictsi-wins-concession-port-kribi/

Kribi box terminal reaches 165,000 TEUs in 12 months

In 12 months of activity on the container terminal of the deep-water port of Kribi, commissioned in March 2018, the Kribi Conteneurs Terminal KCT, which manages the infrastructure, handled 164,941 twenty-foot Container Equivalent Units (TEUs) both for import-export and transshipments.

“We are very proud of our journey and the performances achieved in one year. Our growth strategy is mainly based on compliance with the specifications contained in the concession contract, namely the operation of...

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Port of Kribi starts the ball rolling

Since it was commissioned on March 2 this year, the port of Kribi has already welcomed 190 ships of various sizes. According to the port authority, 50 destinations (departures and arrivals) are covered by the port. Main departure points include China, Vietnam, the USA, France, the Netherlands and Italy, while arrival countries include China, Germany, France, Turkey, and South Africa.

Transshipment traffic increased, motivated by the draught and the geographical position of the Autonomous Port of...

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