Playing as Sweden I have 2 parked in the Ivory coast, they have the coin on their flag but no trade line leaving the ship. I noticed that Portugal and the United provinces also have ships there they have the coin and a trade line.

In my trade screen under supply I only have one entry
Europe Land Lots of fur icons

Nothing for the Ivory coast.


Do I need to have a "trade route" open. I know I'm limited on how many trade agreements I can make by the number of trade routes i get from building ports. I think I've used all those trade routs up with other nations. Will I need to build a new port/upgrade a port or cancel a trade agreement to get goods from the ivory coast?


I have a trade ship on the way to brazil now, maybe i'll have more luck there....