Benin

Port of Cotonou (BJ COO)

Benin
Also known as: Appi; Kentou; Kotonu
Port of Cotonou, Benin © Fawaz.tairou · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BJ COO
Coordinates 6.3500, 2.4333 (6°21′N 2°26′E)
Nearest city Cotonou
Body of water Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1.6 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 13 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 35 m × 10 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #324
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 166.78

Cotonou is a seaport on the coast of Benin, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 11.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Cotonou located?
Cotonou is a seaport in Benin.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cotonou?
The UN/LOCODE for Cotonou is BJ COO.
What is the channel depth at Cotonou?
The channel depth at Cotonou is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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