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Freight Forwarders in Cameroon (2026)

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Cameroon ocean freight by the numbers

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Shipzy samples 31 port-to-port lanes for Cameroon, on which 5 ocean carriers publish schedules, connecting 15 countries.

The fastest scheduled transit is 20 days, the median scheduled transit is 47 days, and 9 in 10 sampled sailings complete within 70 days.

0% of the 243 sampled sailings are direct; the remainder route via a transshipment hub.

The VGM cutoff falls a median of 4 days before departure, across 205 sampled sailings.

Figures describe 243 sailings sampled from 5 carrier APIs, last refreshed 3 November 2026.

5Carriers sampledCMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk
67%Of global fleet capacityCombined TEU share of those carriers
31Port-to-port lanesAcross 243 sampled sailings
15Countries connectedMost lanes: CN, US, AU
20 daysFastest transitShortest scheduled port-to-port time
47 daysMedian transit90th percentile 70 days
0%Direct sailingsRest route via a transshipment hub
35Named servicesDistinct carrier service loops
92Vessels seenDistinct vessel names in sampled sailings

Cutoff lead times in Cameroon

Median days between each cutoff and vessel departure, across sampled sailings. Carrier-estimated cutoffs are excluded.
CutoffMedian days before departureSailings sampled
Documentation cutoff6142
Dangerous goods cutoff5121
Reefer cutoff5112
VGM cutoff4205
Port cutoff4109
Cargo cutoff3105
Terminal cutoff154

Most-sampled trade lanes from Cameroon

Partner countryLanes sampled
CN8
US5
AU2
DE2
KR2
How these numbers are measured

Figures come from the ocean schedule APIs Shipzy integrates with: CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk. They describe the lanes Shipzy samples, not every sailing serving Cameroon.

The nightly sync sweeps nine global hub ports plus a set of regional template lanes, storing up to three sailings per lane, and refreshes one country per night. So coverage leans towards intercontinental routings, and the as-of date above can be several weeks old for smaller markets.

Transit figures are medians rather than averages, so a few multi-transshipment routings cannot distort them. Cutoff lead times exclude carrier-estimated cutoffs and any lead outside a 0–21 day window. Emissions figures are not published here, because only one carrier reports measured CO2; the rest are modelled from transit time and would restate transit days as emissions.

  • Carriers sampled: Derived from ocean schedules published by 5 carrier APIs, as of 3 November 2026.
  • Of global fleet capacity: Sum of each sampled carrier’s share of global container capacity. Describes the carriers, not this country’s market share.
  • Port-to-port lanes: Derived from ocean schedules published by 5 carrier APIs, as of 3 November 2026.
  • Countries connected: Derived from ocean schedules published by 5 carrier APIs, as of 3 November 2026.
  • Fastest transit: Derived from ocean schedules published by 5 carrier APIs, as of 3 November 2026.
  • Median transit: Median of 243 scheduled transit times. Median, not mean — a few multi-transshipment routings would distort an average.
  • Direct sailings: Share of 243 sampled sailings with no transshipment. Carriers count legs slightly differently, so treat as indicative.
  • Named services: Derived from ocean schedules published by 5 carrier APIs, as of 3 November 2026.
  • Vessels seen: Derived from ocean schedules published by 5 carrier APIs, as of 3 November 2026. Counted by vessel name, so spelling variants may inflate this slightly.

Logistics Overview

Cameroon anchors Central African logistics: the Port of Douala serves the national market and landlocked Chad and the Central African Republic, while the newer deep-water port of Kribi adds container and bulk capacity.

Infrastructure Advantage

Douala handles the bulk of container traffic but is river-constrained; Kribi’s deep-water terminal increasingly takes larger vessels. Exports center on timber, cocoa, cotton, and oil; transit corridors to N’Djamena and Bangui are long road legs where forwarder corridor management matters.

Sea Ports

Major seaports and maritime logistics hubs

Port of Douala

CM DLA
Specialization

Main gateway; transit hub for Chad and CAR

Port of Kribi

CM KBI
Specialization

Deep-water container and bulk terminal

Air Freight

Air cargo hubs and handling services

Douala International Airport

DLA
Strategic RolePrimary air cargo gateway

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

NSI
Strategic RoleCapital-region air gateway

Carrier Offices & Terminals

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Major shipping lines with local presence

Booking Offices

Maersk

Douala - cm

Douala

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Maersk Terminals & Ports

MaerskCMBEL

Belabo Empty Yard

Belabo

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MaerskCMDLA

NEALIKO (Base ELF) Depot

Douala

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MaerskCMDLA

Douala Terminal

Douala

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MaerskCMDLA

Dummy TM Triangulations Ngaundere

Douala

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MaerskCMDLA

Dummy TM Triangulations in Douala

Douala

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MaerskCMDLA

Inland Container Depot

Douala

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MaerskCMDLA

Douala off-shore bunkering

Douala

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MaerskCMKBI

Kribi Port

Kribi

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Shipping Schedules

Live ocean freight routes from carrier schedules

Updated 3 Nov 2026
Trade Lane
Carrier
Service Lines
Type
Transit
Next Departure
DOUALA→NEW YORK
MSC
WN -> UF
1 stop
20d~0.744t CO2
26 Nov
DOUALA→NEW YORK
MSC
WN -> UF
1 stop
20d~0.744t CO2
17 Nov
TANGER MED→DOUALA
Hapag-Lloyd
WWA -> WNF
1 stop
20d~0.744t CO2
3 Nov
DOUALA→ROTTERDAM
MSC
WN -> NY -> NN
2 stops
21d~0.781t CO2
17 Nov
DOUALA→NEW YORK
MSC
WN -> UF
1 stop
22d~0.818t CO2
1 Dec
APM 2 Terminal Maasvlakte II→Douala Terminal
Maersk
415 -> W6A -> 23N
2 stops
24d~0.893t CO2
13 Nov
TANGER MED→DOUALA
Hapag-Lloyd
WWA -> WNF
1 stop
24d~0.893t CO2
27 Nov
DOUALA→SANTOS
Hapag-Lloyd
WNF -> SAT -> AS2
2 stops
24d~0.893t CO2
24 Nov
TANGER MED→DOUALA
Hapag-Lloyd
WWA -> WNF
1 stop
24d~0.893t CO2
13 Nov
DOUALA→ROTTERDAM
Hapag-Lloyd
WNF -> WWA
1 stop
25d~0.93t CO2
24 Nov
APM 2 Terminal Maasvlakte II→Douala Terminal
Maersk
415 -> W6A -> 23N
2 stops
25d~0.93t CO2
19 Nov
SINGAPORE→DOUALA
Hapag-Lloyd
AWA -> WNF
1 stop
26d~0.967t CO2
11 Nov
SINGAPORE→DOUALA
Hapag-Lloyd
AWA -> WNF
1 stop
27d~1.004t CO2
24 Nov
DOUALA→SANTOS
Hapag-Lloyd
WNF -> SAT -> AS3
2 stops
27d~1.004t CO2
17 Nov
Hamburg CT Altenwerder→Douala Terminal
Maersk
472 -> W6A -> 23N
2 stops
27d~1.004t CO2
9 Nov
SINGAPORE→DOUALA
CMA CGM
ASAFGR -> DLAFD3
1 stop
27d~1.516t CO2
6 Nov
ROTTERDAM→DOUALA
MSC
WM -> WN
1 stop
28d~1.042t CO2
3 Dec
ROTTERDAM→DOUALA
MSC
JNY -> NY -> WN
2 stops
28d~1.042t CO2
3 Dec
Hamburg CT Altenwerder→Douala Terminal
Maersk
472 -> W6A -> 23N
2 stops
28d~1.042t CO2
16 Nov
Hamburg CT Altenwerder→Douala Terminal
Maersk
472 -> W6A -> 23N
2 stops
28d~1.042t CO2
23 Nov
DOUALA→HAMBURG
Hapag-Lloyd
WNF -> WWA -> NE2
2 stops
28d~1.042t CO2
24 Nov
APM 2 Terminal Maasvlakte II→Douala Terminal
Maersk
415 -> W6A -> 23N
2 stops
29d~1.079t CO2
8 Nov
DOUALA→SINGAPORE
MSC
WF -> FY -> GU
2 stops
29d~1.079t CO2
21 Nov
DOUALA→SINGAPORE
Hapag-Lloyd
WNF -> AWA
1 stop
29d~1.079t CO2
24 Nov
DOUALA→SINGAPORE
Hapag-Lloyd
WNF -> AWA
1 stop
29d~1.079t CO2
17 Nov
ROTTERDAM→DOUALA
MSC
WM -> WN
1 stop
29d~1.079t CO2
2 Dec
SINGAPORE→DOUALA
CMA CGM
ASAFGR -> DLAFD3
1 stop
29d~1.516t CO2
18 Nov
DOUALA→HAMBURG
MSC
WN -> WM -> GL
2 stops
30d~1.116t CO2
1 Dec
Douala Terminal→Hutchison Ports Delta II
Maersk
23N -> W3A -> 102
2 stops
30d~1.116t CO2
18 Nov
SINGAPORE→DOUALA
CMA CGM
ASAFGR -> DLAFD3
1 stop
30d~1.516t CO2
10 Nov

Last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 19:40 UTC

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about logistics in Cameroon

Douala or Kribi — which port should I use?+

Douala remains the default for containerized imports and has the densest clearance ecosystem; Kribi suits larger vessels and bulk flows and is growing as an alternative. Compare both if your consignee is flexible.

How long does sea freight from China to Cameroon take?+

Typically 30–45 days port to port, with transshipment common.

How does cargo reach Chad or the Central African Republic via Cameroon?+

Under transit regimes through Douala, then 1,500km+ road corridors to N’Djamena or Bangui — expect 1–3 weeks for the overland leg depending on season and border conditions.

How long does shipping from Europe to Douala take?+

Roughly 15–25 days port to port from North Europe or the Mediterranean.

How do I find a reliable freight forwarder in Cameroon?+

Use the ranked list on this page; corridor and clearance capability at Douala is the key differentiator.