Cameroon unveils roadmap to modernise roads, rail and logistics infrastructure

Ambitious plan targets road, rail, urban and airport upgrades

Cameroon is rolling out a series of measures to modernise its road, rail, urban and airport infrastructure, driven by a strong desire for development and competitiveness. A key workshop was held on 24–25 June 2026 to present the findings of feasibility studies for the creation of a Terrestrial Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTT) and the development of a National Logistics Strategy (SLN) with an action plan extending to 2035.

The meeting brought together Mbamome Nkendong Divine, Director of Road Transport (DTR), Claude Misse Ntone, Director of Rail Transport (DTF), a team from the consultancy Idea Consult International/TRT Studi Cameroon, as well as representatives from several partner administrations and financial partners including the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

In his opening remarks, the DTR urged participants to pay close attention to the conclusions of these preliminary studies, whose results are expected to effectively guide the continuation of these projects. During the exchanges, the consultants presented comprehensive overviews of the work completed.

ARTT to be based in Yaoundé with initial focus on road transport

The studies indicate that the ARTT should be located in Yaoundé, with an initial scope of intervention centred on road transport, followed by a gradual expansion of its mandate. Setting up this structure would require an initial investment estimated at 260 million CFA francs, covering the establishment of the institutional framework, renovation and equipping of premises, and the acquisition of necessary computer equipment.

National Logistics Strategy calls for €40 billion in rail investments

The study on the National Logistics Strategy analyses the main features of Cameroon’s logistics system, outlining strategic issues, challenges to be addressed and strategic objectives. It culminates in a proposed action plan with eight axes, dominated by rail investments estimated at €40 billion, and the creation of a National Logistics Council with a role of interministerial coordination and arbitration.

At the close of the workshop, the Director of Road Transport praised the quality of contributions and the richness of the exchanges. He invited all stakeholders to maintain their commitment in order to successfully carry out the next stages of these structuring projects for the future of Cameroon’s land transport sector.