Ocean Shipping Services to Cotonou Benin
Product Description
SPEED INT-L provides ocean shipping from China to Cotonou, Benin via Algeciras or Lomé transshipment. Transit 35-45 days. Port of Cotonou is the only deepwater port of Benin, handling FCL, LCL, vehicles, and break bulk. 24 years China-Africa lane, 200,000 RT annual volume.
Product Detail
<div style="background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E6F1FB 0%,#F5F8FC 100%);border-left:4px solid #185FA5;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;color:#34495e;"><strong style="color:#185FA5;">Loading Ports:</strong> Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Ningbo | <strong style="color:#185FA5;">Destination:</strong> Cotonou, Benin | <strong style="color:#185FA5;">Schedule:</strong> Bi-weekly</div><div style="margin:28px 0;"><div style="background:linear-gradient(135deg,#185FA5,#3A7BD5);color:#fff;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:14px;">Why Choose SPEED INT-L</div><div style="display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;"><div style="flex:1 1 46%;min-width:240px;background:#F0F7FF;border-left:3px solid #0088CC;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;"><span style="color:#1a8754;font-weight:bold;">✓ </span>17 Years of West Africa Logistics</div><div style="flex:1 1 46%;min-width:240px;background:#F0F7FF;border-left:3px solid #0088CC;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;"><span style="color:#1a8754;font-weight:bold;">✓ </span>Strong Carrier Relations</div><div style="flex:1 1 46%;min-width:240px;background:#F0F7FF;border-left:3px solid #0088CC;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;"><span style="color:#1a8754;font-weight:bold;">✓ </span>Vehicle & Machinery Shipping</div><div style="flex:1 1 46%;min-width:240px;background:#F0F7FF;border-left:3px solid #0088CC;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;"><span style="color:#1a8754;font-weight:bold;">✓ </span>FCL, LCL, Break Bulk</div><div style="flex:1 1 46%;min-width:240px;background:#F0F7FF;border-left:3px solid #0088CC;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;"><span style="color:#1a8754;font-weight:bold;">✓ </span>Ro-Ro for Vehicles</div><div style="flex:1 1 46%;min-width:240px;background:#F0F7FF;border-left:3px solid #0088CC;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;"><span style="color:#1a8754;font-weight:bold;">✓ </span>Transit to Niger & Burkina Faso</div><div style="flex:1 1 46%;min-width:240px;background:#F0F7FF;border-left:3px solid #0088CC;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;"><span style="color:#1a8754;font-weight:bold;">✓ </span>Local Clearance Partners</div><div style="flex:1 1 46%;min-width:240px;background:#F0F7FF;border-left:3px solid #0088CC;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;"><span style="color:#1a8754;font-weight:bold;">✓ </span>Transparent Pricing</div></div></div><div style="margin:28px 0;"><div style="background:linear-gradient(135deg,#185FA5,#3A7BD5);color:#fff;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:14px;">Frequently Asked Questions</div><div style="margin:10px 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e6ed;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;"><p style="margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0088CC;font-weight:bold;">Q: What is the transit time to Cotonou?</p><p style="margin:0;color:#5d6d7e;font-size:14px;">A: Approximately 35-45 days from South China ports.</p></div><div style="margin:10px 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e6ed;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;"><p style="margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0088CC;font-weight:bold;">Q: Do you ship vehicles?</p><p style="margin:0;color:#5d6d7e;font-size:14px;">A: Yes - Ro-Ro and container options for cars, trucks and machinery.</p></div><div style="margin:10px 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e6ed;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;"><p style="margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0088CC;font-weight:bold;">Q: Can you deliver to Niger or Burkina Faso?</p><p style="margin:0;color:#5d6d7e;font-size:14px;">A: Yes - we coordinate transit trucking from Cotonou.</p></div><div style="margin:10px 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e6ed;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;"><p style="margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0088CC;font-weight:bold;">Q: What is the BESC requirement?</p><p style="margin:0;color:#5d6d7e;font-size:14px;">A: Benin requires the BESC (Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison) - we process it pre-shipment.</p></div></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:36px 0 8px;background:#F5F8FC;border:1px solid #e0e6ed;border-radius:10px;padding:28px 20px;"><div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;color:#2c3e50;margin-bottom:16px;">
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2026 FCL Rates from China to Cotonou, Benin (Indicative, WAF Index Q3)
| Container | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 20GP | US$2,700-4,000 | FCL, port-to-port |
| 40GP | US$5,000-6,800 | FCL, port-to-port |
| 40HC | US$5,400-7,300 | FCL, port-to-port |
| Vehicle (Ro-Ro) | US$1,200-2,500 | Car / SUV by Ro-Ro |
Rates indicative for Q3 2026 WAF index, subject to BAF, BESC fee and port congestion. Contact us for a firm quotation.