The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reported significant maritime activity at Lagos ports, with 18 vessels currently discharging a diverse range of cargoes, including petroleum products, at the Apapa, Tin Can Island, and Lekki ports. The update, issued on Saturday, provides a snapshot of operational throughput at Nigeria’s busiest port complex.
Among the ships actively offloading are consignments of bulk fertiliser, general cargo, bulk sugar, petrol, bulk urea, condensate, gypsum, and containerised goods. This mix underscores the ports’ critical role in handling both essential commodities and general merchandise for the Nigerian economy.
The authority further disclosed that an additional 46 vessels are scheduled to arrive at these Lagos ports between Saturday and February 22. These expected ships will deliver a wide array of imports, comprising general cargo, bulk urea, wheat, empty containers, crude oil, refined petroleum products, gypsum, trucks, bulk gas, pallets, containerised goods, salt, and petrol. The scheduled arrivals highlight ongoing supply chain operations for food, raw materials, andfuel.
Furthermore, seven vessels have already arrived within the port channels but are currently awaiting berthing approval. Their cargoes include bulk urea, crude oil, diesel, aviation fuel, general merchandise, and petrol, indicating continued demand for energy and agricultural inputs.
The NPA’s regular cargo status updates are a key part of its operational mandate, aiming to provide transparency on port logistics and vessel movements. The volume of both discharging and inbound vessels reflects the sustained pressure on the Lagos port system, which handles a substantial portion of Nigeria’s maritime trade. Efficient berthing and discharge processes at these terminals remain vital for national supply chain stability, impacting the availability and cost of goods ranging from food items to construction materials and fuel across the country. The authority’s coordination of these activities is central to managing the flow of imports that support various sectors of the economy.
