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New Era for Kribi Port: First Vessel Docks at Newly Completed Quay, Boosting Investment in Cameroon

First cargo vessel docking at the newly constructed quay at Kribi Deep Sea Port, Cameroon
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New Era for Kribi Port: First Vessel Docks at Newly Completed Quay, Boosting Investment in Cameroon

A Milestone for the Port of Kribi

On April 8, the newly constructed quay at the Port of Kribi in Cameroon’s South Region officially welcomed its first vessel. The ship, MSC Johannesburg V, a Liberian-flagged container carrier, made a stopover on its journey to Cotonou, Benin.

Key Specifications of the First Vessel

MSC Johannesburg V at a Glance:

  • Length: 256 meters

  • Draft: 12 meters

  • Port of Call: Kribi, Cameroon

  • Destination: Cotonou, Benin

The vessel docked at Kribi’s new quay, which measures 715 meters in length — a significant upgrade for the port’s capacity.

A Major Step in Port Development

Why This Quay Matters

The Port Authority of Kribi (PAK) emphasized that this event marked a key opportunity to validate the structural strength of the new quay and the performance of newly acquired handling equipment. These assets include gantry cranes and yard equipment, essential for modern port operations.

Boosting Capacity and Trade Potential

PAK’s Long-Term Objective

According to PAK, the primary goal of this project is to significantly increase the container terminal’s handling capacity, aiming to process 1,200,000 TEUs annually. This development positions Kribi as a future logistics hub in Central Africa.

What’s Next for Kribi Port?

An Exceptional Arrival on the Horizon

Following this inaugural docking, the Port Authority has announced the anticipated arrival of a 400-meter vessel in the coming days — an event described as an “exceptional stopover” and another milestone in Kribi’s transformation into a major deep-sea port in the region.