Cargo Transportation from Douala to Yaoundé in Cameroon
The Colimex office in Douala handles the safe and efficient transfer of your goods in West Africa : within Cameroon and the CEMAC zone.
Our Freight Options for Your Shipments
Imports :
FCL: Full Container Load Dry & Reefer
We specialize in the transportation of your goods internationally from Europe and China. Centrimex operates offices in France, Italy, Belgium, and China, as well as globally through our network of agents and partners
- Personal Containers : We offer to consolidate orders from several of your suppliers into a single shipment, departing from our warehouses in Europe
- LCL : Ocean Consolidation : Weekly departures from Rouen to Douala via Eagle, with a transit time of 16 days.
For export :
- Maritime Transport: Shipping from the autonomous port of Douala and its container terminal, as well as from kribi, with options for parcel consolidation within Cameroon.
- Air Freight: We ship your parcels to any destination in Cameroon.
- Multimodal Freight: Optimize your transport with a combination of methods, ensuring the best rates and fastest delivery times.
- Door-to-Door Service: Comprehensive service from pickup to delivery, including pallet handling and final delivery to the recipient’s address.
- Specialized Transport: Chartering vessels or aircraft for sensitive or oversized goods.
- Upon request, we can ensure door-to-door (DTD) delivery.
Freight to Cameroon, in compliance with international law
Centrimex takes care of all operations related to customs clearance, saving you significant time in the import and export of goods to and from Cameroon.
Preliminary Formalities for Goods at the Douala Port, the following procedures are case-specific and adhere to customs codes:
- Obtaining the DI (Import Declaration)
- DI/SGS domiciliation
- Payment of PAD (Port Authority of Douala) fees
- Vehicle valuation
Other required documentation includes insurance, exemption certificates, import permits or authorizations, and import licenses.
Customs Duties in Cameroon
Centrimex manages maritime and air freight rates for goods to and from Cameroon. With its customs license (LICENSE NO. 3408), Centrimex handles payment of customs duties and full logistics management, including the submission of required documentation to Cameroonian customs via GESSPER and CAMCIS.
Customs Duties and
Applicable Taxes
Customs duties are categorized based on HS Codes. Centrimex handles duty payments exclusively for DDP requests through its local agents.
Customs Clearance Services
For the transit of goods through Cameroon
Customs duties apply between CEMAC countries and are handled based on the destination country’s regulations.
For the importation of goods to Cameroon
Transit formalities require authorized customs brokers, including registration with the commercial and credit registry.
Key export categories include timber, cocoa, coffee, manufactured goods, and specialty items such as Penja pepper.
*The Sydonia system was replaced by CAMCIS three years ago.
A Comprehensive Freight Service
Our Centrimex and Colimex agencies ensure the seamless transit of your goods. From the first interaction, we assist in selecting the most suitable freight solutions based on current situations and local contexts.
Unexpected aerial or riverine issues? We adapt our transport strategies to ensure timely delivery while adhering to local laws and your requirements.
Your Colimex contact in Douala
COLIMEX CAMEROON
19 Boulevard de la République
Immeuble SCI Cedam porte 605
BP 4692 Douala – Cameroun
(+237) 233420887
cameroun@colimexafrique.com