The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says no fewer than 20 vessels are currently discharging petroleum products and other consignments at the Apapa, Lekki and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos.
The Authority disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, explaining that the vessels are offloading a wide range of cargoes, including petrol, diesel, crude oil, buckwheat, base oil, bulk gas, containers, general merchandise, fresh fish, bulk gypsum and urea.
According to the NPA, port traffic is expected to increase as 39 additional ships are scheduled to arrive at the Lagos ports between Saturday and Feb. 15.
It said the incoming vessels are expected to convey petroleum products, food items and other commodities such as aviation fuel, crude oil, condensate, bulk wheat, fertiliser, bulk oil, bulk gas, containers and general cargo.
The Authority further confirmed that 18 vessels are currently at anchorage, awaiting berthing space at the ports.
“These ships are laden with cargoes including crude oil, bulk urea, aviation fuel, containers, general goods, bulk gypsum and gas,” the NPA stated.
The NPA assured stakeholders that port operations remain steady, adding that measures are being sustained to ensure the smooth handling of vessels and cargo across the Lagos port corridors.
