Campost is making a strategic push into the fast growing e commerce sector with a new logistics investment aimed at strengthening online retail delivery infrastructure across the country.
The public postal operator is investing about 281 million CFA francs, equivalent to roughly 460 thousand United States dollars, to construct a modern logistics warehouse in Yaoundé. The project forms part of a broader digital commerce expansion strategy designed to position the company as a key player in Cameroon’s evolving online retail ecosystem.
According to official documentation, the construction contract has been awarded to a consortium made up of ETS General Business Cameroun and GNT International SARL. Work on the facility is expected to take approximately eight months to complete.
The investment is closely linked to Campost’s upcoming e commerce platform known as Bolamba, which is scheduled for rollout in 2026. The platform is expected to support online shopping and delivery services, leveraging the postal operator’s nationwide network.
Beyond the Yaoundé warehouse, Campost is also planning to develop two additional logistics hubs located at the international airports in Douala and Yaoundé. These facilities will be built on land provided by Cameroon Airports Corporation and are expected to significantly enhance the country’s air freight handling capacity for e commerce goods.
Total investment in the logistics expansion is estimated between 2 billion and 3 billion CFA francs, or roughly 3.3 million to 5 million United States dollars. This indicates a coordinated effort to build an integrated logistics system capable of supporting both domestic and international online trade.
The strategy reflects a growing trend across Africa, where postal services are increasingly repositioning themselves as logistics and digital commerce enablers rather than traditional mail delivery operators. With the rapid expansion of online shopping, last mile delivery has become one of the most critical components of the digital economy.
Campost aims to cover multiple stages of the e commerce value chain, including international cargo handling, warehousing, order processing, nationwide distribution and final delivery to customers. The company believes its established national presence gives it an advantage over private logistics firms that often struggle with coverage in remote areas.
Industry observers note that logistics remains one of the biggest barriers to e commerce growth in Cameroon and many other African markets. High delivery costs, limited infrastructure and inconsistent service quality have slowed the expansion of online retail despite rising internet penetration.
By investing in dedicated logistics infrastructure, Campost is positioning itself to compete in a market that is expected to grow significantly as digital payments and mobile commerce adoption increase.
The planned Bolamba platform is expected to integrate with the new logistics system, allowing sellers and buyers to track orders and manage deliveries more efficiently. This could help improve trust in online transactions, which remains a key challenge in emerging digital markets.
Analysts say the success of the project will depend on execution speed, technology integration and partnerships with private sector players, including retailers and international shipping companies.
If successful, the initiative could transform Campost from a traditional postal service into a central logistics backbone for Cameroon’s digital economy, supporting both small businesses and larger e commerce platforms.
