On January 10, 2026, Transatlantic D's scanners at the Douala Port Authority uncovered a smuggling attempt, detecting goods concealed within vehicles. This seizure highlights the effectiveness of scanning technology in securing the Cameroonian economy.
The scanners revealed prohibited liquids hidden in the car doors, a hiding place undetectable to the naked eye. During a routine check, Transatlantic D's technologies identified density anomalies, which were immediately reported to the Port Security Coordination Committee (COMPORT). The intervention of the security forces led to the discovery of prohibited products concealed in the doors, leading to the opening of an investigation by the gendarmerie.
This incident comes in the context of a debate over the usefulness of port scanning. Célestin Tawamba, head of GECAM (Groupement des Entreprises du Cameroun), had expressed reservations about the effectiveness of scanning, considering it a penalty for the economy. However, the discovery on January 10 demonstrates the opposite, highlighting the importance of these technologies to counter fraud and smuggling.
Transatlantic D provides non-intrusive inspection of goods at the Douala Port Authority. The scanning system allows systematic and secure control of cargo, in accordance with international safety and customs standards. The modernization of the Douala Port Authority is underway, with projects to expand and renovate infrastructure. The objective is to strengthen the port's attractiveness on a regional scale and to increase infrastructural capacities to meet the expected increase in traffic.
The Douala Port Authority stressed that these technologies are essential to ensure the security, transparency and efficiency of international trade in Cameroon. Securing the port is a priority to support a sustainable economy.
