With Chinese Backing, Cameroon Opens Second Phase of Kribi Deep-Sea Port

An aerial photo taken on February 21, 2025, shows a view of the Kribi deep-sea port in southern Cameroon. Image via Xinhua.

Cameroon opened the second phase of its Kribi deep-sea port earlier this month, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen its logistics infrastructure and expand its role in regional trade.

The government completed the $650 million expansion in February and inaugurated the new facilities on May 9. The project added a 716-meter quay with a depth of 16 meters, large enough to handle ultra-large vessels. To mark the occasion, port authorities welcomed the MSC Turkiye, the largest container ship in the world.

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