Port of Cotonou

Cotonou, designated by UN/LOCODE BJCOO, is Benin's principal maritime port situated in the Littoral region at coordinates 6.3702928°N, 2.3912362°E. Operating under Africa/Porto-Novo timezone, this vital coastal facility serves as the nation's primary gateway for international trade, handling diverse cargo including containers, bulk commodities, and breakbulk shipments. Located along the Gulf of Guinea within the Atlantic shipping corridor, Cotonou port facilitates Benin's integration into regional and international maritime networks while supporting the country's economic development through import-export operations, customs clearance, and logistics services essential for West African commercial activities.