Maritime & Transport Law - A. MPECK & PARTNERS

A. MPECK & PARTNERS

Located in Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital and busiest seaport, and in close proximity to the deep seaport of Kribi and the oil port of Limbe, A. MPECK & PARTNERS provides strategic legal support to stakeholders in the shipping, maritime, and transport logistics industries.

We assist local and international clients in navigating the complex regulatory and commercial environment of maritime trade across Cameroon and the broader OHADA region. Whether you are a shipping line, port operator, freight forwarder, cargo owner, insurer, or customs agent, our firm offers timely and effective legal solutions tailored to the needs of port-based operations and international commerce.

Douala, Kribi & Limbe, Cameroon

Our Specialized Legal Services

Maritime Contracts & Shipping Documentation

We draft and review all types of commercial contracts related to sea and multimodal transport, including:

Bills of lading, charter parties, and freight forwarding contracts
Stevedoring, warehousing, and cargo handling agreements
Port service contracts, bunkering and towage agreements
Ship management, crewing, agency and repair contracts

Ship Arrest & Maritime Claims

We act swiftly to protect or defend vessel-related interests before competent authorities and courts in Cameroon:

Ship arrest and release procedures under CEMAC Merchant Marine Community Code
Legal actions for unpaid freight, salvage, collision or personal injury claims
Provision of guarantees, letters of undertaking, and release security
Maritime liens, demurrage disputes, and enforcement of judgments

Cargo Loss, Damage & Insurance Disputes

We assist carriers, shippers, and insurers in resolving claims involving transported goods:

Loss or damage to cargo during sea or inland transit
Delay, misdelivery, or contamination claims
Subrogation and recovery actions against liable third parties
Legal coordination with marine surveyors and underwriters

Port Operations, Customs & Regulatory Compliance

We provide ongoing legal support to clients operating in or through Cameroon’s seaports:

Compliance with port regulations (Douala, Kribi, Limbe) and maritime authority requirements
Customs clearance disputes and import/export regulatory advice
Licensing of maritime operators and shipping agencies
Representation before customs, port authorities, and administrative bodies

Responsive & Industry-Aware Legal Services

At A. MPECK & PARTNERS, we deliver responsive and industry-aware legal services that meet the realities of doing business at the port, across borders, and through Africa’s fast-evolving logistics networks.