OMA Benin is a prominent ship agency and logistics service provider operating in Cotonou, Benin’s busiest port, where it supports maritime, freight, and transport activities for domestic and international clients. Since opening its doors in April 2008, OMA Benin has grown to become one of the foremost vessel husbandry agents at the Port of Cotonou and the leading tanker agency in the country.
OMA Benin provides comprehensive ship agency services for vessels calling at Cotonou, including tankers, bulk carriers, roll-on/roll-off vessels, cruise ships, navy vessels, and other commercial vessels. The company coordinates essential port call operations such as crew changes, immigration support, documentation, and logistics coordination between vessel owners, charterers, and cargo receivers, ensuring efficient and compliant port operations.
As a licensed Customs House Agent, OMA Benin’s services extend beyond ship agency to include logistics solutions encompassing inland transport, freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and multi-modal cargo movement by sea, air, and road. Its logistics division serves a broad range of industries, including mining, energy and oil & gas, infrastructure, project cargo, exhibition goods, and commercial freight, as well as transit cargo destined for hinterland markets such as Niger.
OMA Benin is part of the wider OMA Group, a network of logistics and agency companies operating throughout West Africa. The company adheres to international quality, safety, and environmental standards, maintaining an Integrated Management System certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, with ongoing external audits by DNV GL. OMA Benin also holds TRACE certification, reflecting its commitment to ethical and transparent business practices.
In addition to its core maritime and logistics offerings, OMA Benin supports clients with up-to-date port information and operational guidance, including procedures for vessel berthing, required documentation, and local port protocols. The company also acts as a liner agent for major shipping lines, such as Hapag-Lloyd, enhancing connectivity and service delivery for global trade flows through the Port of Cotonou.
OMA Benin’s presence in Benin contributes to the efficiency and reliability of cargo movements in a key West African gateway, reinforcing its reputation as a professional partner for maritime operations and logistics solutions in the region.
