The Port of Cotonou is landlocked Niger's natural gateway to the sea. Used vehicles or full containers: we take your cargo off the vessel and move it under transit regime to Malanville and Niamey — fully transparent.
Used vehicles and full containers alike: a fully mapped circuit, compliant with Benin's customs code.
We take over your B/L, verify documents and prepare the file before the vessel even berths.
International transit declaration and guarantee covering the crossing of Benin with duties suspended.
Vehicles directed to the northern regrouping park, containers loaded on licensed trucks: departure in convoy under customs escort.
Transit discharge on the Benin side and handover to your correspondent or our partner for entry formalities into Niger.
Final clearing under Nigerien taxation and last-mile delivery, with a full report and supporting documents.
Taxation on the Niger side (indicative): ECOWAS CET duty of 20% or 35% depending on the category, 19% VAT, and a possible surtax for vehicles over 8 years old — most often 35% to 60% of the customs value in total. Exact rates depend on the HS code and regime: ask us for an estimate on your file.
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Send us your B/L or invoice — we reply with a complete transit quote and schedule.
Answer within 24 business hours — free, no commitment. We reply in English.