Port of Cotonou
Cotonou, BeninSea PortModerate
ECTN / CTN / BSC Requirement
Check RequiredThe Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is a mandatory document for shipments to many African ports. Requirements vary by country - verify before shipping.
Learn more about ECTN requirementsBenin's only port and a crucial gateway for Niger, Burkina Faso, and northern Nigeria.
500,000 TEUs
Capacity
400
Annual TEUs
6-8 days
Avg. Dwell Time
24/7
Operating Hours
Location
Cotonou, Benin
Timezone
WAT (UTC+1)
Port Facilities
Container Terminal
Count: 1
General Cargo Berths
Count: 5
Shipping Lines
Maersk
Europe
MSC
Global
Main Trade Routes
EuropeAsia
Last updated: 2025-01-01