MSC expands Kribi intermodal connectivity

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has strengthened its intermodal logistics network in Cameroon through the integration of the Port of Kribi into a comprehensive door-to-door transport solution designed to improve cargo connectivity between Cameroon and inland destinations across Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR)

The expanded service combines ocean shipping, port handling and inland road transportation into a streamlined logistics offering, connecting Kribi with major regional destinations such as Yaoundé in Cameroon, Moundou and N’Djamena in Chad, and Bangui in the CAR. Supported by up to four vessel calls each week and direct shipping routes linking Cameroon with Asian markets including China, Korea, Vietnam and India, the solution is expected to provide businesses with a faster and more cost-effective cargo transport option.

As regional trade activity continues to increase, the enhanced use of Kribi is expected to improve freight movement throughout Central Africa while helping reduce congestion along traditional trade corridors. The Port of Kribi, Cameroon’s only deep-water port and the largest in Central Africa, remains a key gateway for regional commerce and logistics operations.

MSC stated that inland cargo distribution from Kribi will be managed through coordinated logistics services handled by its local operational teams. The company oversees the full transport process, including customs procedures, documentation management, cargo transportation and real-time shipment monitoring, ensuring improved visibility and efficient cargo movement from the port to final delivery points.

The latest development forms part of the second instalment of MSC’s Intermodal Campaign series. Following the first episode, which focused on the Abidjan–Ouagadougou rail corridor, the campaign continues to highlight the company’s efforts to strengthen cargo transportation networks and regional trade connectivity across Africa.