Benin

Port of Cotonou (BJ COO)

UN/LOCODE
BJ COO
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Cotonou
Body of water
Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Benin
Port of Cotonou, Benin © Fawaz.tairou · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Also known as
Appi; Kentou; Kotonu
Coordinates
6.3500, 2.4333 (6°21′N 2°26′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1.6 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
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
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
#324
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #324
166.78
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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