A total of 35 ships are headed for Lagos ports, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). These vessels are expected to arrive at Apapa, Tin-Can Island, and Lekki ports between March 4 and 11, carrying various cargoes.
The NPA’s “Daily Shipping Position,” released on Wednesday, lists the incoming vessels as 16 container ships carrying assorted goods and 19 bulk carriers transporting commodities such as urea, crude oil, petrol, aviation fuel, gypsum, fresh fish, bulk salt, wheat, and other general cargoes.
Of the 35 ships, 10 are already at Lagos ports, currently waiting to berth so they can discharge cargoes such as crude oil, bulk urea, petrol, diesel, alkaline, sugar, fertiliser, and containers.
Additionally, 21 vessels are presently discharging cargo at the three ports. Their consignments include bulk wheat, ethanol, cargo trucks, petrol, bulk gas, diesel, crude oil, and general goods.
The NPA notes that these shipping activities reflect the steady flow of imports and exports through Nigeria’s busiest maritime gateways, showcasing the critical role Lagos ports play in sustaining trade and supply chains nationwide.