Weighing for Improved Port Performance
Exclusive weighing service provider at the Port of Douala Bonaberi
Turning data into a performance tool for the entire port ecosystem
The Leading Provider of Port Weighing Services
DPWS S.A. (Douala Port Weighing Services) is the leading weighing service provider at the Port of Douala-Bonabéri. A subsidiary of BFC Group PLCFounded in 2019, our mission is to provide decision-makers with reliable data on the flow of goods in transit.
We actively contribute to the protection of the port area's heritage, the protection of the port area at the national and subregional levels, and the modernization of logistics management practices at the Port of Douala, Central Africa’s leading port.
Using state-of-the-art weighing technologies—static, axle, and rail—DPWS S.A. transforms raw data into strategic decision-making tool for all stakeholders in the port ecosystem.
‘Weighing for Enhanced Port Performance.’
Three Pillars of a Single Mission
Our commitment to operational excellence is based on three key pillars.
Operation & Maintenance
To ensure the operation, maintenance and long-term renewal of weighing equipment within the Douala-Bonabéri port area.
Deployment of Modern Solutions
Design, deploy and oversee state-of-the-art weighing solutions across the entire port area, tailored to the requirements of both public and private sector stakeholders.
Flow Optimisation
Optimise the management of goods flows through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and innovative operational models.
3 Types de Solutions de Pesage
Systems designed to meet all requirements in the port, road and rail sectors.
Static Weighing
Weighing of incoming and outgoing lorries to determine the load weight with certified accuracy. Our latest-generation static weighbridges ensure fast and reliable collection of weighing data, thanks to two distinct cycles: an empty phase and a loaded phase.
Axle weighing
Weighing of loaded outgoing lorries to detect axle overloads and ensure compliance with legal standards; in order to protect port infrastructure and that of the various transport corridors (Douala–Bangui; Douala–N'Djamena; Douala–Ouesso).
Pesage Ferroviaire
Weighing of incoming and outgoing wagons at the public port. Our railway weighing systems ensure accurate monitoring of tonnages transported by rail, helping to safeguard commercial revenue.
Added Value for the Entire Ecosystem
DPWS S.A. makes a measurable impact at every stage of the port logistics chain.
Contribuer au Hub Logistique de Référence du Golfe de Guinée
Our vision is to establish the Port of Douala-Bonabéri as the the leading logistics hub in the Gulf of Guinea — through the management of tonnages, the provision of decision-making information and the maintenance of infrastructure.
DPWS S.A. plays an active role in the preservation of national road and rail infrastructure and the CEMAC corridors, ensuring that axle loads comply with regulations.