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Economic Outlook 013

Period: Q4 2017

The special feature of this issue focuses on the Partnership Agreement between the CNSC and the Bolloré Group.

The analysis of the evolution of the main indicators reveals that the average number of ships waiting at anchorage remained the same (19 ships per day).

Imported container dwell time increased by one day (17 days).

Air cargo rose from 4,932 to 5,542 tonnes, representing an increase of 12.4%.

Economic Outlook 012

Period: Q3 2017

The special feature of this issue relates to cargo transit at the port of Douala. Among other things, it discusses its development, difficulties encountered and the solutions proposed by the various players to facilitate trade.

The analysis of the evolution of the main indicators shows that the number of ships waiting at anchorage averaged 19 ships per day in the 3rd quarter of 2017.

Imported container dwell time rose by one day (16 days).

Air freight that registered 4,932 tonnes in the 3rd quarter of 2017, dropped by 12.4%.

The Economic Outlook 011

Period: 2nd Quarter 2017

This issue features a special dossier on air transport of goods. It discusses, among other things, its advantages, actors and stakeholders, rules relating, transport contract and the pricing elements.

The analysis of the evolution of the main indicators reveals that an average of 11 ships waited at anchorage per day in the 2nd quarter of 2017 (two vessels less than in the previous quarter).

Imported container dwell time decreased by 2 days. In the 2nd quarter of 2017, air cargo stood at 5,628 tonnes, representing a 3.1% increase.

The Economic Outlook 010

Period: 1st Quarter 2017

This issue features a dossier on the launching of a web site dubbed «Cameroon Trade Hub » (www.cameroontradehub.cm) by the CNSC. It contains useful information on foreign trade for users.

 

The analysis of the evolution of the main freight transport indicators shows that in terms of the number of vessels waiting at anchorage, the 4th quarter of 2016 and the 1st quarter of 2017 witnessed the same situation (13 vessels in average per day).

 

Imported used vehicles witnessed an increase of about 2 days in each of the parks (TMFD and SOCOMAR). Despite a 9% increase in export air cargo, air freight stood at 5,461 tonnes in Q1 2017, representing a 4.6% decrease.

This issue features a dossier on the launching of a web site dubbed «Cameroon Trade Hub » (www.cameroontradehub.cm) by the CNSC. It contains useful information on foreign trade for users.

 

The analysis of the evolution of the main freight transport indicators shows that in terms of the number of vessels waiting at anchorage, the 4th quarter of 2016 and the 1st quarter of 2017 witnessed the same situation (13 vessels in average per day).

 

Imported used vehicles witnessed an increase of about 2 days in each of the parks (TMFD and SOCOMAR). Despite a 9% increase in export air cargo, air freight stood at 5,461 tonnes in Q1 2017, representing a 4.6% decrease.

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