AD Ports Group has joined Africa Ports Development’s (APD) 30-year concession to develop and operate a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.
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 for 2026–2028. The project aims to meet rising demand at Cameroon’s main maritime gateway and strengthen Central African supply chains.
The Port of Douala handles around 80% of Cameroon’s bulk cargo and 85% of national trade volumes. The new terminal is expected to create up to 4,000 direct and indirect jobs and support long-term economic growth.
AD Ports Group said the project expands its African footprint and strengthens Douala’s role as a regional trade hub.
