As the most modern port in West Africa, it features deep-water berths capable of handling the world's largest container ships. For 3PL users, this translates to lower freight rates due to economies of scale and faster turnaround times compared to smaller regional ports.

Yes. Côte d'Ivoire is the gateway for the UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union). Most top 3PLs offer "Transit Bond" services, allowing goods to land in Abidjan and be trucked to neighboring countries without paying Ivorian customs duties.

Bonded warehouses allow you to store inventory near your customer base without paying import duties immediately. Duties are only paid when the product is "nationalized" for the local market, which drastically improves cash flow for seasonal retailers.

Yes. Companies like DHL and CEVA operate GDP-compliant (Good Distribution Practice) facilities. These are essential for the safe storage of vaccines and medications, a sector that is seeing massive investment in Abidjan.