The National Bureau of Land Freight (BNFT) has successfully wrapped up an intensive three-day training session in N’Djamena, focused entirely on digitalizing land freight services. Held at the Kempinski Hotel N’Djamena, the workshop brought together transport controllers and agents from across the capital and Mayo-Kebbi region to explore cutting-edge digital tools designed to overhaul Chad’s land transport sector.

During the closing ceremony, Brahim Mahamat Adoum, chair of the steering committee, commended participants for their active engagement throughout the program. He highlighted that multiple modules covering digital technologies and streamlined freight management systems were introduced during the sessions. Key topics included navigating the new digital interface, electronic freight declarations, carrier management, agency configuration, and system setup. Organizers emphasized that these tools will enhance administrative efficiency and provide real-time tracking of field operations.

The BNFT’s leadership stressed that this initiative aligns with Chad’s broader push to modernize public services and accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The shift comes as the Lettre de Voiture Obligatoire (LVO) and Taxe à l’Essieu (TAE) now require digital proficiency to ensure tighter control over transport activities. Technical partners TRADELINK SOLUTIONS and SERVOO were praised for their guidance during the training. Participants were encouraged to apply their new skills immediately to support the modernization of land freight operations nationwide.

Saleh Youssouf Erda, Director-General of the steering committee, underscored that the workshop aimed to train agents, controllers, and representatives on using and monitoring the new e-BNFT digital platform. He described the initiative as a decisive move away from paper-based processes toward a fully digitalized freight management system. The platform now enables instant issuance and verification of essential documents like the LVO and TAE, alongside seamless, contactless processing of freight paperwork accessible via computers or mobile devices.

Erda also highlighted the platform’s role in securing state revenue and generating reliable statistical data for better economic planning. He noted that this digital leap reflects the government’s commitment to administrative modernization under the leadership of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. Before concluding the event, he urged participants to integrate the platform into daily operations, master its features, and share their knowledge with colleagues to ensure widespread adoption.

The ceremony wrapped up on a positive note, with a renewed call to sustain momentum in overcoming the challenges of digitalization within public administration and the land transport sector.