Summary of Benin Port Information
Summary:The main port of Benin is the Port of Cotonou. It is located in Cotonou, the largest city in Benin. It is one of the important transshipment ports in West Africa and undertakes more than 90% of Benin's foreign trade.
Introduction to the Port of Cotonou
Geographical location:
The Port of Cotonou is located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea and is the economic center of Benin.
Function:
It is mainly used for the loading and unloading of containers, bulk cargo and roll-on/roll-off cargo. It is a cargo distribution center for landlocked countries in West Africa.
Importance:
The Port of Cotonou is an important transshipment port in West Africa and plays a vital role in the economic development of Benin.
Official website: https://portdecotonou.bj/en/
Tel: +229 21 31 21 **
Shipping company information
Maersk Line: As the world's largest container shipping company, Maersk Line has
intensive flights on the Central African route and a wide service network coverage.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): Mediterranean Shipping Company is the
second largest container shipping company in the world, and its service on the China-Africa
route is also quite mature.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL): Orient Overseas Container Line is the
world's leading integrated international logistics service provider, and its service quality on
the China-Africa route is relatively high.
Evergreen Line: Evergreen Shipping is the world's leading integrated
transportation group, and its capacity on the China-Africa route is also considerable.
COSCO Shipping Lines: As China's largest container shipping company, COSCO
Shipping Lines' capacity on the China-Africa route is also increasing.
Yang Ming Line: Yang Ming Line is the world's leading container shipping company, and its service network on the China-Africa route is also relatively complete.