CATRAMP I (IFC-47620)

Countries
  • Cameroon
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Douala and Kribi
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Financial Institutions
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
B
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Borrower
CATRAMP SA
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Industry and Trade
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 8.62 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Currency conversion note:
Bank reported 7.5
Converted using 2025-11-05 exchange rate.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 11.61 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Currency conversion note:
Bank reported 10.1
Converted using 2025-11-05 exchange rate.
Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ IFC website

Updated in EWS Dec 27, 2025

Disclosed by Bank Nov 5, 2025

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Project Description
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According to the Bank’s website, Catramp SA seeks to invest €10.1 million to expand and modernize its sites and launch operations into Chad and CAR. The Project is expected to be supported by the IDA Private Sector Window Blended Finance Facility (IDA PSW BFF) through a First Loss Guarantee (FLG). The Project will be financed through a proposed €7.5 million IFC senior loan benefitting from a 21% IDA PSW FLG, and €2.6 million shareholder equity.                                                   

Early Warning System Project Analysis
For a project with severe or irreversible impacts to local community and natural resources, the Early Warning System Team may conduct a thorough analysis regarding its potential impacts to human and environmental rights.

This is a Category B project in accordance with IFC’s Policy on Environmental and Social (E&S) Sustainability, Based on IFC’s review, the project is expected to have limited adverse E&S risks and/or impacts which are generally site-specific, and readily addressed through established mitigation measures.

The key E&S issues associated with the Project include: a)  adequate assessment of E&S risks and impacts of the existing assets  and future expansion activities and adequate management and monitoring  in line with IFC PSs requirements; (b) assurance of fair, safe and healthy working conditions for workers, in line with IFC PS2 and legal requirements during both construction and operation; (c) management of solid waste ; (d) transportation safety and associated safety and security impacts on local communities; and (e) stakeholder engagement, including the implementation of effective community grievance management.

Investment Description
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The proposed €10.1m project involves (i) the expansion and refurbishment of existing warehousing and open storage facilities in Douala and Kribi and (ii) a greenfield expansion into the underserved landlocked FCS markets of Chad and Central African Republic (CAR). It will be financed by €7.5m senior debt and €2.6m equity. Senior debt will be provided by IFC and the equity will be injected prior to the debt disbursement.

Private Actors Description
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Catramp SA is a leading warehousing and logistics operator in Cameroon with facilities in Douala and Kribi.

The Project Sponsor is Justin Talom, who owns 70% of Catramp directly and 15% through his holding company T’s Corporation. The remaining 15% are held by Jean Kuate, a local entrepreneur.

Private Actor 1 Private Actor 1 Role Private Actor 1 Sector Relation Private Actor 2 Private Actor 2 Role Private Actor 2 Sector
- - - - Catramp S.A. Client -

Contact Information
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Catramp S.A.
Justin Talom
CEO
+237 699 91 20 32
talom_justin@yahoo.fr
BP 3748, Douala, Cameroon
https://catrampsa.com/fr/

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