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West Africa · 13–18 days by sea

Export to Benin and Cotonou from the Benelux

Cotonou is one of West Africa's main used-car ports, with large volumes moving on to Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso. We ship there by RoRo and container.

What we ship

What we export to Benin

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Vehicles

Used cars & vans

Used cars, vans and pickups for Cotonou dealers and transit buyers.

Used cars & vans details →
  • We buy cars that no longer meet LEZ or milieuzone rules
  • Belgian DIV and Dutch RDW export paperwork handled
  • RoRo or container, up to 4 cars per 40ft
Shipping details

From Antwerp to Benin

Destination portsCotonou
Typical transitAbout 13–18 days by sea
Shipping methodRoRo for vehicles, 40ft containers
Trade termsFOB Antwerp, CFR, CIF
DocumentsCommercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, vehicle documents

All goods are sourced in the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) and shipped from Antwerp. Transit times are typical and depend on the carrier and routing.

Notes for importers
  • Cotonou works well for buyers in Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso
  • Condition report and photos for every vehicle
  • Regular RoRo sailings from Antwerp
FAQ

Exporting to Benin: common questions

Why ship through Cotonou?

Cotonou has regular RoRo sailings from Antwerp and serves as a transit port for Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso.

Do you supply complete vehicle documents?

Yes. You receive the export registration, the original vehicle documents and a condition report.

How long does shipping take?

Usually about 13 to 18 days from Antwerp to Cotonou.

Contact

Selling or buying?

Tell us what you have or what you need. We answer every enquiry within one working day, in English or Dutch.

WhatsApp / phone
+32 467 83 69 77
Based in
Antwerp, Belgium