乍得—喀麦隆：杜阿拉—恩贾梅纳铁路走廊进入筹备阶段

Core Points - Chad and the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding to implement a railway project connecting N'Djamena and the port of Douala in Cameroon, with the aim of enhancing strategic infrastructure through technical and financial support from the UAE [2] - The project includes data collection on expected freight volumes, updating feasibility studies by June 2025, and establishing a timeline by December 2025 [2] - Cameroon has been in discussions with Etihad Rail since January 2025, and previous feasibility studies have explored various technical options for the railway [2] - The estimated cost of the railway project exceeds $4.46 billion [2] - The railway project complements ongoing logistics investments, including the recently opened Ayguah-Bongor Bridge, which cost $159 million, and a 226-kilometer road project to the Cameroon border costing €994 million [2] - These infrastructure developments aim to create a multimodal corridor between Douala and N'Djamena, identified as a priority under the Economic Community of Central African States integration initiative and the African Continental Free Trade Area framework [2] Industry Insights - Chad is a landlocked country heavily reliant on the Douala port for foreign trade, with over 80% of its imports transported through this port [3] - In 2023, Chad accounted for 39.3% of Cameroon's exports to Africa, highlighting the significance of the Douala-N'Djamena corridor [3] - The corridor generates approximately $600 million in annual customs revenue for Cameroon, although it faces challenges due to administrative delays [3] - A memorandum signed in November 2024 between the customs authorities of both countries aims to improve transit fluidity [3]