We are pleased to advise that the port of Casablanca has reoponed.
For safety reasons, all vessel movements were suspended last week after 85 containers on a vessel bound for Barcelona fell overboard in the port entrance on Wednesday night.
Budd Cameroon warns that the protests surrounding the re-election of President Paul Biya (92) for another term have resulted in delays in services provided by some government departments. Consequently, it may take longer than usual to complete official formalities.
The protests and general shutdowns following the 12 October election results were met with a severe response. Reported casualties and arrests vary significantly, with figures citing between 12 and 48 deaths, and 1,200 to 2,000 arrests.
The disturbances made travel in Douala difficult; however, we understand that the situation is slowly returning to normal.
Information provided by Budd Cameroon (budd.cameroon@budd-pni.com)