AD Ports Group has officially joined a 30-year concession to develop and operate a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala, Cameroon.
This partnership with Africa Ports Development (APD) aims to strengthen the port’s position as a central logistics hub for the region.
Under the agreement, AD Ports Group and two UAE partners will own 60% of the operating company, alongside APD’s 40% stake. AD Ports Group holds an effective economic interest of 51%.
AD Ports Group expects to invest around AED 320 million in phase one of the project. The first phase includes two berths and about 450 metres of quay wall, with annual capacity of around 4 million tonnes. The terminal will handle cargo such as clinker, gypsum, fertiliser, and grain.
Construction is scheduled to run from 2026 to 2028. The project addresses growing volume at the Port of Douala, which currently processes 80% of Cameroon’s bulk cargo and 85% of its total national trade.
AD Ports Group said the project expands its African footprint and strengthens Douala’s role as a regional trade hub.