Benin: Port of Cotonou expands cargo collection operations to seven days a week

Starting Saturday, October 24, the Port of Cotonou will operate continuously, including weekends and public holidays. Customs services, cargo handlers, shipping agents, health inspection bodies and banks will all provide services every day. Coordination between public agencies and private operators is intended to simplify procedures for importers and freight forwarders, reduce waiting times and improve cargo flows. The measure forms part of the port’s reforms, including the SIGOP digital project, which uses terminal-confirmed appointments to spread truck arrivals more evenly.