39 ships carrying petroleum products, food items expected at Lagos ports

By Taiwo Scholarstica

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that 39 ships carrying petroleum products, food commodities and other cargoes are expected to arrive at Lagos ports between Monday and Saturday.

The latest shipping position released by the authority showed that the vessels are scheduled to call at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tin Can Island Port as part of ongoing maritime activities in Lagos.

The NPA said 11 of the 39 expected vessels are container ships carrying different categories of imported goods. The consignments are expected to serve businesses and consumers, with the movement of the vessels likely to support the supply chain for goods entering the country.

The remaining 28 vessels are expected to bring a range of cargoes, including bulk urea, petrol, crude oil, diesel and general cargo.

Other commodities listed among the expected consignments are bulk wheat, bulk gas, bulk gypsum, bulk sugar, repair materials and bulk pallets. The items are expected to be used for different industrial, agricultural and commercial activities.

“The vessels are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island Port between August 3 and August 8,” the NPA stated.

The authority also disclosed that 10 ships and tanker vessels had already arrived at the Lagos ports but were awaiting clearance to berth.

According to the shipping report, the vessels waiting to berth are carrying petrol, bulk wheat, general cargo, bulk fertiliser, crude oil and containers.

While some vessels are waiting to berth, cargo operations are continuing across the three major ports. The NPA reported that 21 ships are currently discharging their cargoes at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tin Can Island Port.

The cargoes being discharged include bulk wheat, general cargo, containers, petrol, crude oil, base oil and bulk sugar. Bulk pallets and other related materials are also being handled at the ports for industrial and commercial purposes.

The latest figures indicate sustained activity at Lagos ports, which serve as a major gateway for imported goods and essential commodities.

The continued arrival and discharge of vessels are expected to support the movement of petroleum products, food items and industrial raw materials across the country, while also contributing to commercial activities connected to the maritime sector.

The development further highlights the role of Lagos ports in Nigeria’s international trade and the distribution of goods needed by businesses and consumers.