Meeting in Douala on December 22 and 23, 2025, the administrators of the Autonomous Port of Douala (PAD) adopted an ambitious budget for the 2026 financial year. Valued at nearly 244 billion FCFA, this financial package reflects the port company’s desire to consolidate its performance, modernize its infrastructure and support the growth of maritime trade in Cameroon and the sub-region.

The atmosphere was electric at the Douala Maritime Affairs Centre, where the 127th and 128th ordinary sessions of the Board of Directors of the Autonomous Port of Douala (PAD) were held. For two days, the Board members, chaired by Shey Jones Yembe, examined key issues that will shape the future of the country’s main maritime economic hub.

At the start of the proceedings, the Director General of the Port Authority of Douala (PAD), Cyrus Ngo’o, accompanied by his deputy Charles Michaux Moukoko Njoh, outlined the strategic priorities and issues on the agenda. The discussions culminated in the adoption of the 2026 budget, set at 243.576 billion FCFA, divided between 122.064 billion FCFA in revenue and 121.511 billion FCFA in expenditure, thus ensuring the company’s financial stability.

Beyond the figures, this budget reflects a clear commitment to modernizing and continuously improving port services. In particular, the board of directors approved the new tariffs applicable to mooring and cargo scanning activities at the Port of Douala , a crucial element for enhancing the efficiency and security of operations. The performance report covering the first nine months of 2025 was also approved, providing a detailed overview of the results achieved and the efforts still needed.