Autonomous Port of Abidjan, Commercial maritime port in Treichville, Ivory Coast.

The Autonomous Port of Abidjan lies at Treichville in southern Abidjan, where the Vridi Canal connects the Ébrié Lagoon to the sea through a channel 2,700 metres long, 370 metres wide and 13.5 metres deep. Its quays handle containers, refined petroleum, fish and general cargo, and the port also runs industrial and processing facilities. It is managed as a public industrial and commercial establishment.

The facility opened officially in 1951 as a deep-water port serving the region. Since then it has grown and been upgraded to handle more ships and cargo over the decades.

The port serves as a main trading hub connecting Ivory Coast with neighboring countries across West Africa. Visitors can see the constant flow of goods and the busy work of loading and unloading cargo.

The port is a large and active facility, so it is best to stay clear of active work areas for safety reasons. Visiting works best on weekdays when normal operations are underway.

The Vridi Canal, opened on 23 July 1950, is 2,700 metres long, 370 metres wide and 13.5 metres deep; it links the Ébrié Lagoon to the sea and lets deep-water ships reach the port. Marshall Plan funds helped pay for the work.