Port Guide · Africa · Gulf of Guinea

Bunkering at Abidjan

The Port of Abidjan is the largest port in francophone West Africa and the principal maritime gateway for Côte d'Ivoire and the landlocked Sahel nations. Operated by the Port Autonome d'Abidjan, the port handles cocoa, coffee, container and oil cargoes, supporting a substantial regional bunker market.

Key Port Facts

UN/LOCODE
CIABJ
Coordinates
5.32°N, 4.00°W
Country
Côte d'Ivoire

Fuel Grades Available at Abidjan

Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Abidjan. Click any grade for full technical specifications.

Delivery Methods

Primary Anchorages

Abidjan outer anchorage (Atlantic roads)

Port Detail

Francophone West Africa hub

Abidjan serves Côte d'Ivoire as well as transit cargo for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad. Container, cocoa, coffee and petroleum dominate.

Vridi Canal access

Port access is via the Vridi Canal, which has been expanded and dredged to accommodate ULCV-class container vessels. Bunker barges service vessels at anchorage or alongside.

Petroleum cluster

Abidjan hosts SIR refinery, the largest in francophone West Africa, supporting reliable physical fuel supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can large vessels enter Abidjan?

Yes, since Vridi Canal expansion. Pilotage is compulsory.

What language is documentation in?

French is standard for port operations and documentation; English is widely supported by major shipping lines and we handle bilingual documentation as needed.

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