MINT has the duty to:
- study and participate in the elaboration and implementation of legal and regulatory measures pertaining to transport;
- study and participate in the elaboration and implementation of legal and regulatory road safety measures in collaboration with the Relevant ministries;
- ensure the coordinated development of all modes of transport;
- ensure or control the organization and functioning of air, railway, maritime and river transport;
- ensure or control the organization and functioning of road transport and road safety in collaboration with the Relevant ministries;
The Ministry also:
Administers, on behalf of the Minister, the contract with the transport Service of Cameroon for the provision of public weather warnings and forecasts.
Manages the Motor Vehicle Register and revenue collection functions which includes the collection and refund of motor vehicle registration and licensing fees, road user charges and fuel excise duty, and the maintenance of the MVR. The Cameroon Transport Agency is contracted to provide these services under an agreement with the Secretary for Transport.
Has responsibility for the operation of the Airport, and oversees the Crown's interest in joint venture airports.
Represents the country at international forums.
Licenses all international airlines operating to and from Cameroon.
The Ministry does have a hands-on-role in daily traffic, aviation, rail or maritime matters.
Air transport
The National Airspace Policy stated the Government’s views and expectations for airspace, air navigation and air traffic management and clarified for the aviation industry how New Zealand’s airspace would be developed and modernized.
Road and Rail transport
The Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass set heavy vehicle size and weight limits, and performance and use requirements, while balancing productivity, efficiency, safety and cost objectives.
Maritime is one of core issues in transport sector. The Ministry chairs the Maritime sector Oversight Committee which brings together maritime agencies to oversee. It acts as the Strategic Coordination Agency for maritime sector, leads maritime security policy and implementation of the Maritime Security Strategy.