shipping

WHO ARE WE ?

Société Internationale de Logistique & Shipping (SILS) is a professional logistics and shipping agency based in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) established in 2014, specializing in port agency and vessel support services across Ivorian ports / West African Ports.

We represent shipowners, operators, and charterers, ensuring efficient, compliant, and safe port operations. The success and satisfaction of our principals is our highest priority.

We believe that the best way to build day by day, our success and understanding the business challenge of our principals is working with them as a team to overcome whatever operational, technical and managerial hurdles we encounter to make their vision our future.

  • Mission & vision
  • Local expertise & Compliance

With years of experience operating in Côte d’Ivoire / West Africa, our team possesses in-depth knowledge of local port procedures, regulations, and logistics requirements.

We maintain strong working relationships with port authorities, terminal operators, pilots, tug operators, customs, and immigration services, ensuring that vessels experience minimal delays and seamless port operations.

Our local expertise allows us to:

  • Efficiently coordinate vessel arrival and departure schedules
  • Provide accurate advice on tide, berth availability, and operational restrictions
  • Anticipate and resolve potential bottlenecks in cargo operations
  • Offer timely guidance on port-specific documentation and clearance requirements