Lagos Ports Brace For Influx Of 33 Cargo, Fuel Vessels
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH
NO fewer than 33 vessels laden with petroleum products, commodities and other goods are expected to arrive at Lagos ports between 30 and 31 January , according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The ports affected include Apapa Port, Tin-Can Island Port and the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The NPA disclosed this in its latest “Shipping Position” publication released on Tuesday in Lagos.
The authority said that of the 33 expected vessels, 22 are container ships conveying assorted goods for importers and manufacturers across the country. The remaining vessels are carrying a mix of petroleum products and bulk commodities critical to domestic consumption and industrial activities.
According to the NPA, the incoming cargoes include crude oil, condensate, bulk bitumen, gasoline, diesel, petrol and general cargo. Other vessels are transporting bulk commodities such as urea, sugar and other essential supplies.
The authority further revealed that 10 ships and tanker vessels have already arrived at the three ports and are currently waiting to berth. These vessels are loaded with diesel, crude oil, bulk urea, petrol, general cargo, containers, empty containers and bulk sugar.
In addition, the NPA said 21 vessels are presently at berth and discharging various consignments. These include bulk pallets, general cargo, fresh fish, containers, bulk salt, bulk sugar, diesel and aviation fuel.
The NPA noted that the steady inflow of vessels reflects ongoing maritime activities at the Lagos ports and the strategic role of the facilities in supporting Nigeria’s trade, energy supply and food security.
