The National Shippers Council of Cameroon (CNCC) has announced its intention to enhance services at its rest stops located along the Douala-Bangui and Douala-Ndjamena corridors. A call for expressions of interest, signed on March 23, 2026, by CNCC General Manager, Auguste Mbappè Penda, seeks a technical and financial partner for the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of service stations in Ngouletang, Garoua-Boulaï, and Kousseri.
The project envisions the construction of comprehensive service stations, including the distribution of fuel, lubricants, and other related services. The CNCC plans to implement this project through a public-private partnership or a concession agreement. The main goal is to increase the attractiveness of its rest stops by offering transporters an integrated set of services, including refueling, catering, and accommodation, all in one location. This initiative is also expected to enable the CNCC to diversify its revenue streams and stimulate economic activity in the areas concerned.
Interested companies have until April 17, 2026, to submit their applications. The evaluation of the offers will focus on the technical and financial capacity of the bidders, as well as their experience in similar projects.
With this project, the CNCC aims to develop its infrastructure located on two major sub-regional transit routes. These corridors are essential for trade between Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic. According to transport unions, approximately 78,000 trucks use these corridors, transporting approximately 340 billion FCFA worth of Chadian goods and 55 billion FCFA worth of Central African goods each year.
The CNCC has already established rest stops in Dibamba, Ngoulentang, and Kousseri. Other centers are under construction in Ngaoundéré and Garoua-Boulaï. These centers aim to provide transporters with a comfortable place to rest, reduce uncontrolled parking, and improve road safety.
