The autonomous port of Abidjan recorded record traffic of more than 40 million tonnes in 2024, according to its general manager, Hien Sié. This increase confirms its central role in Côte d’Ivoire’s foreign trade and its regional positioning.
Le Port of Abidjan exceeded the 40 million tonne mark for the first time in 2024, compared to 34,7 million the previous year. Container traffic contributed particularly to this growth, with an increase of 33% to reach nearly 1,65 million TEUs.
This dynamic is part of a long-term trajectory, since the overall volume has increased from 22 million tonnes in 2010 to 40 million in 2024.
To support this expansion, significant investments have been made since 2012, estimated at around 1.100 billion CFA francs. These include the widening of the Vridi Canal, the commissioning of a second container terminal, the construction of a roll-on/roll-off terminal, the modernization of the fishing port, and the creation of additional industrial space.
These developments strengthen the port’s logistical capacities and competitiveness in the face of the growing importance of regional trade.
With over 75% of the volume of foreign trade and almost 79% A major contributor to Ivory Coast’s customs revenue, the port of Abidjan remains a strategic infrastructure for the national economy. Created in 1951, it also acts as a hub for West Africa, handling transit and transshipment flows, while supporting the local industrial fabric and fishing activity.