Container Terminal: an Outstanding Quarter for Containerised Traffic
Kribi Container Terminal : A Record-Breaking First Quarter in 2024
Outstanding performance confirms the growing momentum of the Cameroonian port platform.
The Container Terminal of the Port Authority of Kribi (PAK) recorded historic results in the first quarter of 2024, achieving performance levels never seen since the launch of the port’s commercial operations.
These results confirm Kribi’s rising strategic importance in the sub-region.
📈 Sustained Growth Over the Years
Since its commissioning, the container terminal has continuously improved, establishing the Port of Kribi as a preferred logistics hub for economic operators. This trend is reflected in:
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a steady increase in cargo volumes, and
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the Best Quay Productivity Award received at the 7th African Ports Awards in 2023.
🔍 Record Numbers in Q1 2024
The beginning of 2024 has been marked by unprecedented growth in several activity segments:
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Containerized import traffic:
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August 2023: 7,526 TEUs
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March 2024: 8,878 TEUs
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Domestic container traffic:
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August 2023: 9,026 TEUs
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March 2024: 10,720 TEUs
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These figures reflect robust activity across both import and export flows, significantly outperforming previous benchmarks.
🚀 A Quarter of All-Time Highs
Overall, the terminal handled 76,867 TEUs in Q1 2024, representing an exceptional 38% increase compared to Q1 2023 (55,802 TEUs). Import traffic alone surged by 80%, from 11,960 TEUs in Q1 2023 to 21,504 TEUs in Q1 2024.
This marks the second consecutive quarter of positive growth, reinforcing the strong upward momentum of the terminal.
📌 Positive Outlook for the Rest of the Year
These results highlight not only the operational efficiency of the terminal but also the growing involvement of key players in the Kribi port ecosystem. All indicators point to a promising year ahead, with continued growth expected for the Kribi Container Terminal in 2024.
