Port Overview

The Lagos Port Complex also referred to as Premiere Port (Apapa Quays) is the earliest and largest Port in Nigeria. It is situated in Apapa, Lagos State, the commercial centre of Nigeria.

The Lagos Port Complex has five (5) private Terminals and eight (8) jetties. The Terminal Operators are:

• AP Moller Terminal Ltd. (APMT),
• ENL Consortium Ltd. (ENL),
• Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. (ABTL),
• Greenview Development Nigeria Ltd. (GNDL)
• Lilypond Inland Container Terminal.

The Port has two (2) Logistics bases:

• Eko Support Services Ltd. and
• Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL).

It is registered as an ISPS certified Port facility and offers 24hrs operation. All operational areas are guarded by both armed and unarmed security personnel, as well as with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).

The Apapa Port is well equipped with modern cargo handling equipment and personnel support facilities. It has intermodal connection – rail (to 1 terminal), water and road, however road transport is by far the dominant method. This results in bottlenecks caused by traffic gridlock due to the large numbers of trucks entering and exiting the port facilities and parked on access roads waiting call up.

Military and paramilitary checkpoints close to the ports and environs further add to delays and the congestion issues.

The Terminal has the added advantage of APM Terminals’ Lilypond Inland Container Depot (ICD) located just 4 km from the port. Covering an area of 120,000 m² it provides an additional capacity of 7,000 TEUs.  

Sugar, salt and flour are produced in factories belonging to operators within the port.

Port website: www.nigerianports.gov.ng/lagos-port/

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Under the NPA concession scheme the following operators are responsible for the management, maintenance and operations of one each of the eight terminals.

The Terminal Operators are: AP Moller Terminal Ltd. (APMT), ENL Consortium Ltd. (ENL), Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. (ABTL), Greenview Development Nigeria Ltd. (GNDL) and Lilypond Inland Container Terminal.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Nigeria Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Max. size: Anchorage: LOA 182.9 m., draft 8.53 m. Containers: Draft 12.0 m. Bulk: Draft 12.5 m. Tankers: LOA 190 m., draft 13.0 m. Gas: Draft 11.0 m.

Port is congested due to slower than optimum turnaround times. Additionally there is congestion occurring as a result of road transport bottlenecks. There is no priority for humanitarian cargoes.

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: http://nigerianports.gov.ng/port-tariffs/

Additionally, individual terminal operators levy tariff charges these rates can be viewed at the following links:

http://port.enlconsortium.com/reports/Tariff%20Book.pdf

https://www.apmterminals.com/en/apapa

https://www.greenviewterminal.com/terminal_details.php

http://sifaxgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/PCHS-Company-Service-Tariff.pdf

Berthing Specifications

Clearing and forwarding agents will allocate appropriate berths for the necessary cargo requirement. 

General Cargo Handling Berths

Port Handling Equipment

Port equipment is managed by the terminal operators. 

Container Facilities

There are extensive container facilities. Apapa is one of the busiest container ports in Africa

Customs Guidance

The Nigerian customs has functions which includes but is not limited to the following: Collection of revenue (Import /Excise Duties & other Taxes /Levies) and accounting for same; anti-smuggling activities; security functions; generating statistics for planning and budgetary purposes; monitoring Foreign Exchange utilisation, etc; engaging in Research, Planning and Enforcement of Fiscal Policies of Government; manifest processing; licensing and registration of Customs Agents; registration and designation of collecting banks; and working in collaboration with other government agencies in all approved ports and border station. Customs offices are located within and outside the port complex.

There are 3 units: inspection, clearing and gate control.

Hours are weekdays between 1000 to 1600 for clearing and 1000-2000 hours for release. Clearing and release officers do not operate weekends or public holidays and may be more difficult to engage on Fridays. Customs Gate Exit officers are on duty 24/7.

For more information on customs in Nigeria please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

There are multiple multipurpose terminals available they have all necessary facilities (handling equipment, space, storage etc) available.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

There are bulk handling and bagging facilities available in the port. They are not available on all terminals. Clearing and forwarding agents will advise which terminal should be used if these facilities are required. Direct bagging from ship discharge is not possible but can be facilitated in the port area.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

There is sufficient current warehouse space for food stores, bagged and general cargo however not all facilities are totally secure. This should be checked with clearing agents.

Stevedoring

Stevedoring services are the sole responsibility of the terminal operators. In addition to in-house stevedores, there are several third-party service providers registered with each terminal and the terminal operators nominate stevedoring companies to handle respective vessels. Stevedoring services are adequate and skilled.

Hinterland Information

More than 90 percent of all import shipments are moved out from the port by road. Goods or containers are loaded on respective trucks for delivery to destination. Truck ownership here is a combination of terminal and third-party vendors. Only a small percentage of cargo is initially moved using barges which haul these shipments to another location within the port city from where they are also eventually loaded onto waiting trucks. ATM Terminal has the only access to rail. They load less than 20 percent of their total cargo out by this method.

Port Security

All terminal facilities here currently operate on ISPS level 1. There are strict access control mechanisms put in place by each terminal to prevent the entry of un-authorized personnel into the terminal. All authorized persons must conform to international safety standards.

 

Port Overview 

Tin Can Island Port is the second busiest Port in Nigeria after Apapa Port. The port handles diversified cargoes with each terminal operator specializing in different forms of cargo (Dry and Wet bulk cargoes, Box-Containerized cargoes, RORO services). The port handles vessels ranging from 100m – 260m. It is well-equipped and up to date with modern equipment for clearing cargoes. 

It provides water supply and bunkering and 24 hours pilotage service. 

Private terminal operators operate all terminals and average berth occupancy rate is 83% as at 2018. 

The facilities can handle ships of about 30,000 tonnes. 

Tin Can Port is well equipped with modern cargo handling equipment and personnel support facilities. It has intermodal connection – water and road, however road transport is by far the dominant method. This results in bottlenecks caused by traffic gridlock due to the large numbers of trucks entering and exiting the port facilities and parked on access roads waiting call up. 

Military and paramilitary checkpoints are present in front of the ports and environs.

Port website: http://nigerianports.gov.ng/tincan/ 

• Josepdam Terminal: http://www.jps.ng/ 
• Ports & Cargo Terminal: http://sifaxgroup.com/company/ports-and-cargo/ 
• Five Star Terminal: http://www.fivestarlogisticsltd.com/ 
• Ports and Terminal Multiservice Ltd: http://www.ptml-nigeria.com/index.html 

Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/

Port Picture 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Under the NPA concession scheme the following operators are responsible for the management, maintenance and operations of one each of the 5 terminals.  

Terminal services offered are bulk, containers, multipurpose and Ro-ro  

The terminal operators are:

• Josepdam Port Services,  
• TICT Container Ltd,  
• Ports & Cargo Handling Services,   
• Five Star Logistics,  
• Port & Terminal Multiservice Ltd  

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Nigeria Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance 

Tin Can Island has 5 terminals with varying areas of specialty.  

• Terminal A is predominantly a breakbulk terminal,  
• Terminal B a core container terminal,  
• Terminal C, D & E are conventional terminals (containerized, break bulk & RORO). 

The draft of the Tin Can channel is 15 metres while draft alongside the terminals range 12.5 - 13 metres and may be unsuitable for ocean going vessels requiring more drafts.  

Terminal berths are fully optimized however port is congested due to slower than optimum turnaround times. Major bottleneck also occurs as a result of the truck congestion to and from the port complexes. This is now being addressed using holding bays and progress/impact is being monitored. Average waiting time at Tin Can is 2.5 days.  

Cumulative cargo handling capacity of Tin Can (incl. container volume) in 2017 was 15,520,925 MT.   

 

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links to the websites of the terminal management companies:  

Josepdam Port services: https://www.jps.ng/

Ports & Cargo: http://sifaxgroup.com/companies/ports-and-cargo-handling-services-limited/

PTML: https://billing.grimaldi-nigeria.com/

TICT: https://www.tict-ng.com/

Five Star Logistic: http://www.fivestarlogisticsltd.com/ 

Berthing Specifications 

 
The total LOA for all terminals in Tin Can is 2,980m and with an average draft of 12.5 meter. 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Port Handling Equipment 

The respective terminals are all concessional leases by the government to private businesses who now operate and manage the port facilities and in turn pay royalties to the government for the period of concession. 

Container Facilities 

Customs Guidance 

The Nigerian customs has functions which includes but is not limited to the following: Collection of revenue (Import /Excise Duties & other Taxes /Levies) and accounting for same; anti-smuggling activities; security functions; generating statistics for planning and Budgetary purposes; monitoring Foreign Exchange utilisation, etc; engaging in Research, Planning and Enforcement of Fiscal Policies of Government; manifest processing; licensing and registration of Customs Agents; registration and designation of collecting banks; and working in collaboration with other government agencies in all approved ports and border station. Customs offices are located within and outside the port complex.  

There are 3 units; inspection, clearing and gate control. 

Hours are weekdays between 1000 to 1600 for clearing and 1000-2000 hours for release. Clearing and release officers do not operate weekends or public holidays and may be more difficult to engage on Fridays. Customs Gate Exit officers are on duty 24/7 

https://www.customs.gov.ng  

For more information on customs in Nigeria, please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose terminal 

There are multiple multipurpose terminals available they have all necessary facilities (handling equipment, space, storage etc) available. 

Terminal D & E are multipurpose terminals which caters to both containerized and general cargo vessels.  

Terminal D has 1 dedicated berth to RORO vessels with terminal capacity to hold 5000 vehicles at a time. Warehouse facility available is 6,300 m². 

Terminal E has 2 berths available for RORO or container vessels. Vehicle holding area of terminal is 230,000 m² and this is including holding facility outside the port complex but is fed using barges. Warehouse facility available is 3,500 m². 

Grain and bulk handling 

Only the Josepdam terminal (Terminal A) is fitted with suckers for handling grain and bulk shipment. These suckers take up grains from vessels alongside and into Silos. The storage capacity of the silos is 28,000 MT of grain. Suckers are owned but owned by a private business using same for its products/vessels. These suckers are available for lease if required.  

The terminal handles wheat, maize and malt and can take delivery of about 4000 MT of grain daily. The facilities can handle ships of about 30,000 tonnes. There is also a grain bagging facility on-site which is transported by Fleetwood Transportation. 

Main storage terminal 

There is sufficient current warehouse space for food stores, bagged and general cargo however not all facilities are totally secure. This should be checked with clearing agents.  

Terminal A, D & E all have 1 warehouse facilities each within the terminal. However only Terminal A allows cargo storage in the open stack area. 

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring services are the sole responsibility of the terminal operators. In addition to in-house stevedores, there are several third-party service providers registered with each terminal and the terminal operators nominate stevedoring companies to handle respective vessels. Stevedoring services are adequate and skilled. 

Hinterland Information 

More than 90% of all import shipments are moved out from the port by road. Goods or containers are loaded on respective trucks for delivery to destination. Truck ownership here is a combination of terminal and third-party vendors. Only a small percentage of cargo is initially moved using barges which haul these shipments to another location within the port city from where they are also eventually loaded onto waiting trucks. 

Port Security 

All terminal facilities here currently operate on ISPS level 1. There are strict access control mechanisms put in place by each terminal to prevent the entry of un-authorized personnel into the terminal. All authorized persons must conform to international safety standards 

 

 

Port Overview 

Onne port is situated on the Bonny river along the Ogu creek and is home to one of the largest Oil and Gas free zone in the world. There are multiple operations that are carried out in this port in addition to the Oil and Gas operations. Some of such multiple operations are General Cargos, Bulk Cargos (Dry & Wet), Oil Well Equipment, Containerized Cargoes and other Logistics Services provided to companies that are customers and tenants to these terminals. Hence the Port is a multi-purpose Cargo Port. Operators here include WACT terminals, Brawal and INTELS Limited. 

Port website: http://nigerianports.gov.ng/onne/ 

• West Africa Container Terminal (WACT): https://www.apmterminals.com/en/onne  
• INTELS Terminal: http://www.intelservices.com/ 

Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/

 

Port Picture 

 

Description and contacts of key companies 

Under the NPA concession program, the following operators are responsible for the management, maintenance and operations of the individual terminal within the Onne port complex. 

These terminals provide services for container vessels, multipurpose and bulk vessels. 

The terminal operators here include; 

1. Brawal 
2. INTELS 
3. WACT 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Nigeria Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance 

The Brawal terminal has a total length of about 370 metres straight quay. It has a paved stacking area of 9,400 m² which is used as an oil servicing base. Warehouse facility available at this terminal measure 6,000 m². Terminal can host container and general cargo vessels. 

INTELS terminal is the largest Oil and Gas free zone in the Africa and is a deep-sea terminal with channel draft measuring 15 metres. Warehouse area measures a total of 161,689 m² and terminal can accommodate both containerized and general cargo vessels.  

The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) is a core container terminal and has an installed yard capacity to handle vessels of up to 4,500 TEU at any point in time. Terminal has a yard space measuring 25 hectares, berth length of 570 metres as well as a draft of 12 metres. 

Cumulative handling capacity at Onne port in 2017 was 27,580,642 MT (incl container volume). 

Average waiting time of vessels alongside Onne terminal is 4 days. 

 

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links:  

• Brawal Terminal
• INTELS Terminal (http://www.intelservices.com/onne-port-complex) 
• West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) https://www.apmterminals.com/onne                

Berthing Specifications 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Port handling equipment 

Port equipments at terminals are privately managed. The respective terminals have made investments in handling equipment’s and the respective terminals operate and manage the port facilities and in turn pay royalties to the government for the period of concession. 

Container Facilities 

Customs Guidance 

Customs offices are located within the port complex and official office hours are between 0800 and 1700 hours every. Customs do not operate weekends or public holidays and may be more difficult to engage on Fridays. 

https://www.customs.gov.ng 

For more information on customs in Nigeria, please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information

Terminal Information 

Multi-Purpose Terminal 

The Brawal and INTELS terminal are predominantly multipurpose terminals and have installed facilities to handle general cargo vessels. Warehouse facilities are also available with cumulative installed capacity of 167,689 m² and draft of 12metres. There are heavy lift cranes available at INTELS and capable of lifting cargo of 200 MT. 

Grain and bulk handling 

Onne port complex is not fitted with handling equipment’s such as suckers to cater for bulk grain vessels.  

Main storage terminal 

There is extensive storage available for general cargo, storage suitable for food commodities is limited. Brawal has 1 warehouse facility while INTELS have 2 warehouse facilities within the terminal and measuring a total of 167,689 m². 

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring services are the sole responsibility of the terminal operators. In addition to in-house stevedores, there are several third-party service providers registered with each terminal and the terminal operators nominate stevedoring companies to handle respective vessels. 

Hinterland Information 

Almost 100% of import shipments are moved out from the port by road. Goods or containers are loaded on trucks for delivery to destination. Truck ownership here is a combination of terminal and third-party vendors.     

Port Security 

All 3 terminals currently operate on ISPS level 1. Access into the terminal is in place by each terminal operator to prevent the entry of un-authorized personnel into the terminal.  

 

Port Overview

Port Harcourt Port is situated off the Gulf of Guinea with a quay length of 1,259 metres and a stacking area of 27,497.15 m². This port is a multi-purpose facility and is strategically located in one the world’s largest crude oil production regions, the Niger delta. Operators here include the Port and Terminal Operators Limited (PTOL) and BUA Ports and Terminals Nigeria Limited.

The Port is equipped with 16 tanks of 3,048 MT capacity of bulk oil installation and four (4) Arcon sheds with storage capacity 12,486.15m².

The Port plays the ‘Mother-Port’ role to several jetties surrounding her as ‘satellites’ through the provision of pilotage and towage services, catering for the various markets, relating to Dry, Liquid and General cargo trades.

Port website: http://nigerianports.gov.ng/rivers/

• Ports and Terminal Operators Limited: http://www.ptolnigeria.com/
• BUA Ports and Terminal: https://www.buagroup.com/index.php

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Picture

 

Terminal berths

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Under the NPA concession program, the following operators are responsible for the management, maintenance and operations of its individual terminal.

Terminal services offered by these terminals are containers, multipurpose and bulk.

The terminal operators are

1. Ports and Terminal Operators Limited,
2. BUA ports and terminals

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Nigeria Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Terminal A has a total length of about 650 metres straight quay. There is no berth limitation to any vessel calling at Terminal A. The distance from Fairway buoy to Bonny is 17 Nautical miles while Bonny to Port Harcourt is 24 Nautical miles steering 7 Nautical. Fairway Buoy to Port Harcourt Port (Terminal A) is about 6 Hours. The average daft at Terminal A is of 9.5 m while the draft of channel is 12.5m.

There are no major limitations in operating through this port except for periodic route congestions. Average waiting time of vessels alongside terminal is 5 days. Cumulative handling capacity at the Port Harcourt port is 3,462,425 MT (Including container volume).

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: 

• Ports and Terminal Operating Limited

             http://www.ptolnigeria.com/

• BUA Ports and Terminal

             https://www.buagroup.com/

Berthing Specifications

General Cargo Handling Berths

Port Handling Equipment

Port equipment is privately managed. The respective terminals were all concessioned by the government to private businesses who now operate and manage the port facilities and in turn pay royalties to the government for the period of concession.

Container Facilities

Customs Guidance

Customs offices are located within the port complex and official office hours are between 0800 and 1700 hours every working week. Customs do not operate weekends or public holidays and may be more difficult to engage on Fridays

https://www.customs.gov.ng

For more information on customs in Nigeria, please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information

Terminal Information

Multi-Purpose Terminal

PTOL is predominantly a container terminal and without facilities to handle general cargo vessels.

BUA can handle general cargo and bulk vessels (Frozen fish, Bagged Rice, Bagged cement, Project cargo, Coated steel pipes, etc). They have 2 warehouse facilities within the terminal measuring 4,200m² total.

Grain and bulk handling

Only BUA terminal is fitted with handling equipment (grabber) to cater for bulk vessels. They have a sucker to cater for Bulk Wheat, Palm Kernel Shell, Bulk Cement etc. They also handle Liquid Bulk Tallow, Crude Palm oil, Base Oil etc.

Main storage terminal

There is sufficient current warehouse space for food stores, bagged and general cargo however not all facilities are totally secure. This should be checked with clearing agents.

BUA has 2 warehouse facilities within the terminal and measuring a total of 4,200m^2.

Stevedoring

Stevedoring services are the sole responsibility of the terminal operators. In addition to in-house stevedores, there are several third-party service providers registered with each terminal and the terminal operators nominate stevedoring companies to handle respective vessels.

Hinterland Information

Almost 100% of import shipments are moved out from the port by road. Goods or containers are loaded on trucks for delivery to destination. Truck ownership here is a combination of terminal and third-party vendors. Only a small percentage of cargo are initially moved using barges to other coastal locations within the city.

Port Security

Both terminals currently operate on ISPS level 1. Access into the terminal is strict with mechanisms put in place by each terminal operator to prevent the entry of un-authorized personnel into the terminal. All authorized persons are provided reflective jackets and head helmets before being allowed access into the terminals.

Port Overview

Calabar is multi-purpose facility controlled by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA). It consists of 2 terminals, A and B, and 2 smaller berths in the ‘Old Port’ area. It has 7.5 m channel drafts. Terminals are managed by private operators on concessional leases.

Terminal B which controls 80% of the port facility area is operated under concession by ECM Terminals Ltd, Intels LTD and Addak are the other terminal operators.

Dangote has a milling facility and LaFarge a cement plant in the Port precinct.

Port website: http://nigerianports.gov.ng/calabar/

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) a federal government agency responsible for governance and operation has granted management concessions for the terminals to the following operators:

- Addak (Shoreline) Logistics: http://www.shorelinelogistics.com/contact.html

- ECM Terminals: info@ecmterminals.com

- Intel Services: info@intelservices.com

They are responsible for all operations and management of the terminals including stevedoring services are the sole responsibility of the terminal operators. In addition to in-house stevedores, there are several third-party service providers registered with each terminal and the terminal operators nominate stevedoring companies to handle respective vessels.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Nigeria Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Channel draft is 7.5 m. There is now generally no waiting time before berthing with prior booking. Port is not congested, there are no bottlenecks.

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

The rates of other terminal operators can be accessed through their information links below:

- Addak (Shoreline) Logistics: http://www.shorelinelogistics.com/contact.html

- Intel Services: info@intelservices.com

Berthing Specifications

General Cargo Handling Berths

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment managed by the private companies that operate the terminals under concession from the Nigerian Ports Authority. 

Container Facilities

Dockside and new Terex Mobile cranes and forklifts

Customs Guidance

Customs offices are located within the port and available full time. Official office hours are between 0800 and 1700 hours every working day, they do not operate weekends or public holidays and may be more difficult to engage on Fridays.

For more information on customs in Nigeria, please see the following links: 

https://www.customs.gov.ng

1.3 Nigeria Customs Information

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

There are multiple multipurpose terminals available they have all necessary facilities (handling equipment, space, storage etc) available.

Facilities handle containerized cargo, general cargo including oilfield (refined petroleum bitumen) and project cargo, agricultural produce, bagged cement and fish. There are no RoRo facilities available.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

There are grain bulk handling facilities available through Dangote who have milling and storage facilities in the port. They do not bag directly but transfer to their own storage.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

There is sufficient current warehouse space for food stores, bagged and general cargo however not all facilities are totally secure. This should be checked with clearing agents.

Stevedoring

Stevedoring services are the sole responsibility of the terminal operators. In addition to in-house stevedores, there are several third-party service providers registered with each terminal and the terminal operators nominate stevedoring companies to handle respective vessels. Stevedoring services are adequate and skilled.

Hinterland Information

Import shipments are moved out from the port by road. Goods or containers are loaded on respective trucks for delivery to destination. Truck ownership here is a combination of terminal and third-party vendors.

Port Security

All terminal facilities here currently operate on ISPS level 1. There is access control to prevent the entry of un-authorized personnel into the terminal area.

Port Overview 

Warri is a multi-purpose facility controlled by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA). It consists of an ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Port each with 2 terminals plus a Canal Berth within the complex.  

It has 7.5 m channel drafts. Terminals are managed by private operators on concessional leases.

There is over 3,000 m of jetty space.

Port website:  http://nigerianports.gov.ng/delta

 Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/

Port Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Ocean & Cargo Terminal Services Ltd are responsible for management of Terminal B. 

Integrated Logistics Services (Intels) Ltd. manage Old Port Terminal A and New Port Terminal B. 

Associated Maritime Services manage the Old-Port (Canal Berth) and New Port Terminal A.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Nigeria Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance 

Port operates effectively with no obvious bottlenecks.

 

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

http://sifaxgroup.com/company/ports-and-cargo/ 

http://www.intelservices.com/warri-port-complex 

 Berthing Specifications 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Port Handling Equipment 

All handling equipment is privately owned by the Terminal Management that operate the terminals under concession from the Nigerian Ports Authority.  

Container Facilities 

Customs Guidance 

Customs offices are located within the port and available full time. Official office hours are between 0800 and 1700hours every working day, they do not operate weekends or public holidays and may be more difficult to engage on Fridays.  

For more information on customs in Nigeria, please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

Port has facilities available for handling containers, RoRo bulk and general cargo handling requirements.  

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

Port can handle grain and bulk cargo, but delivery has to be on direct delivery bases there are no silos or holding areas. 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring services are the sole responsibility of the terminal operators. In addition to in-house stevedores, there are several third-party service providers registered with each terminal and the terminal operators nominate stevedoring companies to handle respective vessels. 

Hinterland Information 

Import shipments are moved out from the port by road. Goods or containers are loaded on respective trucks for delivery to destination. Truck ownership here is a combination of terminal and third-party vendors. 

Port Security 

 

Airport Overview 

The airport consists of an international and a domestic terminal. Both terminals share the same runway. Runway refurbishment was completed in 2017.  

It is the second busiest airport in Nigeria. It has presently terminal A, B, C and D for international and domestic operations. Recently, terminal E has been opened for international operations but not completed. 

It also has the presidential wing with a taxiway linking the runway, presidential chalet, presidential lounge, presidential hangar, general aviation terminal for VIPs, cargo/pilgrim’s terminal, cargo warehouse and hangars. The apron expansion work is ongoing and as such poses constraints to airlines as regards aircraft parking for ramp activities. 

There are no other major concerns or issues that commonly affect operators and customers. 

Airport Picture 

1 Runway

2 Terminal

3 Cargo 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is a service organization statutorily charged to manage all Commercial Airports in Nigeria.  

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) provides regulatory function for government.

Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) provides Air Navigation Services to airspace users.

Nigerian Customs Services are in charge of all import and export activities.

Cargo handling facilities operated by Nigerian Aviation Handling Companies (NAHCO) and Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO). They handle aviation cargo, aircraft handling, passenger facilitation, fueling services, crew transportation and aviation training, all the actions that take place from the time an aircraft touches down on the tarmac to the time it is airborne. 

Check Port Security, Pathfinder Security and Platinum security provide security functions (Managed by FAAN). 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Nigeria Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Airport was upgraded in 2017 and there are ongoing upgrades to facilities. 

The airport presently accommodates 8 domestic carriers and 10 international airlines with daily scheduled operations and other ad hoc operators totaling over 5,000 domestic and 2,000 international passengers daily.  

Other international carriers are on a waiting list to start operations once the international terminal E Avio-bridge and the apron expansion are complete.  

The majority of incoming shipments are diplomatic and aid cargo such as pharmaceuticals donated by countries and humanitarian groups and construction materials mostly by Julius Berger. The current capacity is very small compared with Lagos airport. 

A major constraint is limited covered storage for large volume cargos. Outdoor storage requires covers/tarpaulins in rainy season. 

Runways 

Runway refurbishment carried out in 2017, runway is in good condition. 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

No dedicated space as such. Helipad designated as per FAAN instruction and based on needs. Normally on General Aviation ramp.

Airport Infrastructure Details 

All infrastructure is in reasonable condition there are ongoing planned enhancements and upgrades. 

Airport Operating Details 

Customs Guidance 

Customs processes make use of NICIS system for customs declaration.

3 types of airfreight Clearance: 

1. Normal clearing- Including all documents: Shipping documents, PAAR & FORM M 
2. Pre-Release clearing- Including all documents: Shipping documents, FORM M except PAAR and regularizing with customs after delivery 
3. Express clearing- Courier shipments 

Customs offices are located at both international and cargo warehouse/complex. Customs working hours in the cargo warehouse is 0800hrs to 1700hrs, Mondays to Fridays only.   

For more information on customs in Nigeria please see the following link: 1.3 Nigeria Customs Information

Storage Facilities 

Limited storage facilities are available at airport:  

• Dry and temperature controlled
• Dangerous goods storage area 
• Diplomatic mail/pouch 
• Cold room 
• Fragile cargo storage area 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

Aircraft weighing over 195,044 kg - $50 per use. Aircraft weighing between 0-195,044 kg - $40 per use. 

Security 

Airfield is fenced, FAAN security personnel patrolling 24/7. All baggage and passengers required to go through x-ray screening.