NPA Expects 38 Cargo Ships at Lagos Ports

Lagos ports cargo traffic is set to remain busy as 38 vessels prepare to berth at major ports between July 29 and August 7.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) announced that the vessels are expected to arrive at Apapa Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tin Can Island Port during the period. The information was contained in the authority’s Daily Shipping Position released on Wednesday.

According to the NPA, 14 vessels will berth with containerised cargo, while the remaining 24 ships will discharge a range of products, including premium motor spirit (PMS), crude oil, automotive gas oil (diesel), bulk urea, bulk wheat, gypsum, sugar, general cargo and bulk pallets.

The authority also disclosed that 13 vessels had already arrived and were waiting to berth. These ships are carrying petrol, crude oil, bulk wheat, fertiliser, containers, general cargo and bulk gas.

In addition, the NPA said 25 vessels are currently discharging cargoes across the three Lagos ports. Their consignments include containers, petrol, diesel, crude oil, aviation fuel, base oil, bulk wheat, bulk sugar, general cargo and bulk gas.

The authority noted that the steady flow of vessels highlights sustained Lagos ports cargo traffic and reflects the continued importance of the facilities to Nigeria’s import and export operations. Apapa Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tin Can Island Port remain key gateways for handling a wide range of essential goods that support trade and economic activities across the country. The latest shipping schedule also points to continued demand for efficient port operations as Lagos ports cargo traffic remains strong and plays a vital role in keeping Nigeria’s supply chain moving.

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