N’Djamena, Tchad — A landmark three-day training session on digitalizing land freight services concluded successfully in N’Djamena, marking a significant step toward modernizing Tchad’s transport sector.
Empowering agents for a digital future
The intensive workshop, held at the Kempinski N’Djamena, brought together freight controllers and emissaries from across the country, including N’Djamena and Mayo-Kebbi. Focused on equipping participants with cutting-edge digital tools, the program aimed to streamline administrative processes and enhance operational oversight in the land freight industry.
Key modules and innovations
Led by the National Bureau of Land Freight (BNFT), the training covered essential modules such as:
- Digital interface navigation and freight declaration
- Transport operator management and system configuration
- Real-time issuance and verification of mandatory documents like the Lettre de Voiture Obligatoire (LVO) and Taxe à l’Essieu (TAE)
- Paperless document processing for seamless cargo transport operations
Brahim Mahamat Adoum, chair of the steering committee, praised the participants’ dedication throughout the program. He highlighted how these digital solutions would boost administrative efficiency and improve field operations monitoring, aligning with Tchad’s broader public service modernization goals.
Driving systemic change through technology
Saleh Youssouf Erda, Director-General of the steering committee, emphasized that this initiative represents a decisive shift from traditional paper-based processes to a fully digitalized framework. The new e-BNFT platform enables instant document generation and verification, reducing physical contact and accelerating workflows. Accessible via computers or mobile devices, the system enhances transparency and accountability in freight management.
The platform also plays a critical role in strengthening state revenue collection and generating reliable economic data for national planning. This digital leap reflects the government’s commitment to administrative efficiency, as outlined in the national modernization vision led by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno.
The closing ceremony concluded with a call to action: participants were urged to integrate the new tools into daily operations, share their knowledge with peers, and champion the digital transformation across the freight sector.
