2.1 Nigeria Port Assessment

2.1 Nigeria Port Assessment

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is a federal government agency that governs and operates the ports of Nigeria. Since the year 2000 the NPA, on behalf of the government, has led a process of port privatization and management concessions. This has resulted in improved management, increased capital expenditure on handing equipment, technologies and facilities with a resultant improvement in overall productivity and efficiency. 

Nigeria has six major ports controlled by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), they include: the Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port in Lagos; Calabar Port, Delta Port (Warri), Rivers Port at Port Harcourt, and Onne Port 

The ports of Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt and Calabar are multi-purpose facilities located in one the world’s largest crude oil production regions, the Niger delta, and their emphasis is on support of this sector. As they continue to invest in infrastructure, expanding their services and levels of operation, there is potential to further utilize these ports to alleviate the congestion at the Lagos port complex.  

Lagos is the main point of entry for Nigeria’s import and export commodity trade. 

The Lagos Port complex is severely hampered by bottlenecks caused by traffic gridlock due to on-going access road rehab works and due to the large numbers of trucks entering and exiting the port facilities. 

Multiple checkpoints in front of the port and environs further add to delays and the congestion issues. 

 

  

 

2.1.1 Nigeria Port of Apapa Quays (Lagos)

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 Location and Contact

Country

Nigeria

Province or District

Lagos State

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

Lagos - 1 km

Port's Complete Name

Lagos Port Complex

Latitude

06°25’7” N

Longitude

003°20’53” E

Managing Company or Port Authority

Nigeria Ports Authority (oversight)

Terminals A & B: Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd   Terminals C & D: ENL Consortium Ltd.

Container Terminal: AP Moller.

Terminal E: Greenview Dev. Nig.Ltd.

Lilypond Container Terminal: Lilypond

Management Contact Person

Nigeria Ports Authority

npaservicom@nigerianports.org

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Arik Air, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways

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.

Seasonal Constraints


Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From April to September

Major Import Campaigns

Yes

From October to March

Other Comments

The peak months of the rainy season is between the months of July and August. The major import periods precede the end of year festivities for Nigeria and its major trading partners (Chinese New Year)

Handling Figures for 2017

Vessel Calls

1,154

Container Traffic (TEUs)

361,247

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017

Bulk (MT)

19,099,690 MT

Break bulk (MT)

25,000,000 MT

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

Type of Berth

Total Quantity

Length (m)

Maximum Draft (m)

Comments (Operator)

Conventional Berth

100+

Ranging 146 – 157m

Ranging 10.5 to 13.5

Apapa bulk Terminal Ltd

Container & General

130+

122 – 220m

10

ENL Consortium

75+

150m – 180m

12.5

Container Berth

20

140m - 180m

12.5

APMT

Silo Berth

30

50m



Berthing Tugs

100+

50m



Water Barges

50

40m

 

 


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

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

Apapa 1 -14,19 -20

Exports - Bagged Cargo

Imports and Exports - RoRo

No RoRo

Other Imports


Port Handling Equipment

Port equipment is managed by the terminal operators. 

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

Yes

Multi-purpose x 5+

Portainer x 2 (35MT)+

Floating (250MT)+

Quay (5MT)+

Functional - good

Container Gantries

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Functional - good

Mobile Cranes

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Functional - good

Reachstacker

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Functional - good

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Functional - good

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Functional - good

Transtainer

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Functional - good

Forklifts

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Functional - good

Conveyors

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Functional - good

Container Facilities

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

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

Yes

Container Freight Station (CFS)

Yes

Refrigerated Container Stations

Yes

Other Capacity Details

Port is congested but there are sufficient Inland Container Depot facilities available.

Daily Take Off Capacity
(Containers per Day)

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient.

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

1000+

Emergency Take-off Capacity

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient.

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per Shift)

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient.

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.

Storage Type

Number of Storage Facilities

Area (m2)

Bagged Cargo

Sufficient for current demand and surge

Refrigerated Cargo

Refrigerated containers only

1000+ connections

General Cargo

Sufficient for current demand and surge

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.

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

Level 1

Police Boats

Yes

Fire Engines

Yes

 


2.1.2 Nigeria Port of Tin Can Island

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 bunkeringand 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/ 

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


Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Nigeria 

Province or District 

Lagos 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

Lagos 

7 Km 

Port's Complete Name 

Tin Can Island Port 

Latitude 

06°25.7’N

Longitude 

003°20.53E 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Terminal A Josepdam Port Serv. www.jps.ng     

Terminal B TICT Container Ltd  www.tict-ng.com    

Terminal C Ports & Cargo Handling Serv. www.sifaxgroup.com    

Terminal D Five Star Logistics www.fivestarlogisticsltd.com    

Terminal E Port & Terminal  Ltd www.ptml-nigeria.com  

Management Contact Person 

Terminal A:   

Josepdam Port Serv.     

Mr. Sunday Aindero / 08037241211 / saindero@jps.ng 

 

Terminal B:   

TICT Container Ltd    

Yann Magarian 

Yann.magarian@tict-ng.com  

 

Terminal C:   

Ports & Cargo Handling Serv. 

Mr. John Jenkins/08102852900/ johnje@sifaxgroup.com 

 

Terminal D:   

Five Star Logistics    

Mr. Wolfgang Schneider / 08090401287 / wolfgang.schneider@5starterminal.com  

 

Terminal E: 

Ports and Terminals Multiservices Ltd. www.ptml-nigeria.com  

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport 

Arik Air, ASKY, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Middle East Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways 

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.   

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

Yes 

From April to September 

Major Import Campaigns 

Yes 

From October to March 

Other Comments 

The peak months of the rainy season is between the months of July & August. The major import periods precede the end of year festivities for Nigeria and its major trading partners (Chinese New Year) 

 

Handling Figures for 2017 

Vessel Calls 

1,350 vessels 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

862,273 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017 

Bulk (MT) 

 15,521,000 

Break bulk (MT) 

 27,000,000 

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 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length (m) 

Maximum Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

50+ 

N/A 

12.5m 

There is no specific LOA allocated for conventional berths 

Container Berth 

100+ 

2072m 

12.5m 

                      - 

General Berth 

50 

 

 

 

RoRo Berth 

1 

485 

 

 

Silo Berth 

20 

484m 

12.5m 

Silos are privately owned but available for 3rd party lease 

Berthing Tugs 

20+ 

50m 

- 

Tug boats are allocated to vessels by the Nigeria Port Authorities 

Water Barges 

60+ 

40m 

- 

Container barges are privately owned and operated. RORO barge available is owned and operated by PTML terminal 

 
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 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

1, 1A, 2 & 12 (Joseph dam & Five star) 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

1, 1A, 2 & 12 (Joseph dam & Five star) 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

8,9 & 12 (Grimaldi / PTML) 

Other Imports 

Steel coils, Hardboards, paper reels etc 

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. 

Equipment 

Available 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Dockside Crane 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Terminal B & C are both fitted with RTG gantry and mobile cranes respectively. 

Container Gantries 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Available in Terminal B & C 

Mobile Cranes 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Available in Terminal B, C, D & E 

Reachstacker 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Available at all terminals 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Available at select terminals 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Available upon request and for a fee as this is not terminal owned 

Transtainer 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Available at select terminals 

Forklifts 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Available at all terminals 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Forklifts, Reach stackers, Mobile cranes, RTG Gantry cranes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

500+ 

Other Capacity Details 

Upon periods of terminal congestion, units are transferred to off-dock locations for pick up.

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient.

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

Terminal A:  Nil 

Terminal B:  200 

Terminal C:  102 

Terminal D:  TBC 

Terminal E:  TBC 

 

Terminal A:  Nil 

Terminal B:  200 

Terminal C:  102 

Terminal D:  TBC 

Terminal E:  TBC 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient. 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient. 

 

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. 

Storage Type 

Number of Storage Facilities 

Area (m2) 

Bagged Cargo 

3 terminal warehouse facilities 

18,574 

Refrigerated Cargo 

4 Terminals facilities 

N/A 

General Cargo 

1 Terminal open stacking area 

17,000 

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 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Level 1 

Police Boats 

Yes 

Fire Engines 

Yes 

 

 



2.1.3 Nigeria Port of Onne

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/ 

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

 

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Nigeria 

Province or District 

Onne 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port 

Port Harcourt: 22km 

Port's Complete Name 

West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) 

Latitude 

4.6845°  

Longitude 

7.1575° 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Terminal A: Brawal Shipping (Berth 1) 

Terminal B: INTEL Nigeria Limited (Berths 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11) 

http://www.intelservices.com/onne-port-complex) 

Terminal B: WACT (7, 8) wact.onne@apmterminals.com 

Management Contact Person 

See websites above 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa. 

Arik Air, ASKY, British Airways, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways 

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 mwhich 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. 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

Yes 

From April to September 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

  

Other Comments 

The peak months of the rainy season is between the months of July & August.   

 

Handling Figures for 2017 

Vessel Calls 

681 vessels 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

1,435,347 TEUs 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017 

Bulk (MT) 

25,675,000 

Break bulk (MT) 

 unconfirmed 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

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

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Total Quantity 

Length (m) 

Maximum Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth  

Multiple, 30+ 

Multiple unlimited length berths 

12m 

- 

Container Berth 

Multiple 20+ 

570m 

12m 

- 

Silo Berth 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

- 

Berthing Tugs 

N/A 

- 

- 

Tug boats are allocated to vessels by the Nigeria Port Authorities 

Water Barges 

N/A 

- 

- 

Container barges are privately owned and operated. 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

No Preference is Tin Can 

Other Imports 

                  7, 8 

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. 

Equipment 

Available 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Dockside Crane 

Yes 

40+, 50-250 MT 

This is only available at INTELS 

Container Gantries 

No  

N/A 

                         - 

Mobile Cranes 

Yes 

6+ Sufficient for demand 

Available at INTELS 

Reach stacker 

Yes 

2+ Sufficient for demand 

Available at both terminals 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

Yes 

  

Available at both terminals 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

No 

N/A 

- 

Transtainer 

No 

N/A 

- 

Forklifts 

Yes 

Sufficient for demand 

Available at both terminals 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Forklifts, Reach stackers, Mobile cranes, container spreader, overhead cranes  

  

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes  

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes

Other Capacity Details 

WACT terminal is the core container terminal here and is also beginning to receive additional shipments diverted by importers from Lagos port, hence strains on yard capacity and equipment’s. There aren’t any of such issues for INTELS which is a core conventional terminal. 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day) 

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient. 

 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

Brawal unconfirmed 

INTELS:  Nil 

WACT: 375 

Brawal unconfirmed 

INTELS:  Nil 

WACT: 375 

Emergency Take-off Capacity 

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient. 

 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift) 

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient. 

 

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. 

Storage Type 

Number of Storage Facilities 

Area (m2) 

Bagged Cargo 

3 

167,689 

Refrigerated Cargo 

Refrigerated containers 

- 

General Cargo 

3 

167,689 

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.  

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS Level  (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Level 1 

Police Boats 

Yes 

Fire Engines 

Yes 

 





2.1.4 Nigeria Port of Port Harcourt

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/

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


Port Location and Contact

Country

Nigeria

Province or District

Port Harcourt Quays

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

Onne: 22km

Port's Complete Name

Ports and Terminal Operators Limited

Latitude

04°46.0' N

Longitude

007°00.0' E

Managing Company or Port Authority

Terminal A: PTOL Terminal, Mrs Ada / 08065296305

adaku.jephthah@ptolnigeria.com

Terminal B: BUA Ports and Terminal Ltd

info@buagroup.com

Management Contact Person

See above

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.

Arik Air, British Airways,, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways

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).

Seasonal Constraints


Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From April to September

Major Import Campaigns

No


Other Comments

The peak months of the rainy season is between the months of July & August.

Handling Figures for 2017

Vessel Calls

312 vessels

Container Traffic (TEUs)

192,356 TEUs

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017

Bulk (MT)

6,015,080

Break bulk (MT)

unconfirmed

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

Type of Berth

Total Quantity

Length (m)

Maximum Draft (m)

Comments

Conventional Berth

5+

599m

9m

-

Container Berth

4+

650m

10.5

-

Silo Berth

Nil

Nil

Nil

-

Berthing Tugs

N/A

-

-

Tug boats are allocated to vessels by the Nigeria Port Authorities

Water Barges

N/A

-

-

Container barges are privately owned and operated.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

5,6,7,8,8A

Exports - Bagged Cargo

5,6,7,8,8A

Imports and Exports - RoRo

RoRo vessels do not call at this port, preference is for Tin Can

Other Imports

1,2,3,4

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.

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

No

N/A

Vessels are expected to be geared.

Container Gantries

No

N/A

Vessels are expected to be geared.

Mobile Cranes

Yes

Sufficient for demand


Reach stacker

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Available at both terminals

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

No

-

-

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

No

N/A

-

Transtainer

No

N/A

-

Forklifts

Yes

Sufficient for demand

Available at both terminals

Container Facilities

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

Forklifts, Reach stackers, handlers

Forklifts, Reach stackers, handlers

Container Freight Station (CFS)

Yes

Refrigerated Container Stations

Yes

Other Capacity Details

PTOL terminal is the core container terminal here and has been receiving additional shipments diverted by importers from Lagos port, hence strains on yard capacity and equipment. There aren’t any of such issues for BUA which is a core general cargo terminal.

Daily Take Off Capacity
(Containers per Day)

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient.

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

100+


Emergency Take-off Capacity

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient.

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per Shift)

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient.

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 4,200m2.

Storage Type

Number of Storage Facilities

Area (m2)

Bagged Cargo

2

4200

Refrigerated Cargo

No

-

General Cargo

2

12000

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.

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

Level 1

Police Boats

Yes

Fire Engines

Yes




2.1.5 Nigeria Port of Calabar

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 Location and Contact

Country

Nigeria

Province or District

Cross River

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

Calabar - 1 km

Port's Complete Name

Port of Calabar

Latitude

4º 58' 0'' N

Longitude

8º 19' 9'' E

Managing Company or Port Authority

Nigeria Ports Authority: calabar@nigerianports.org

+234 087 232505

ECM Terminals: info@ecmterminals.com

Intels: info@intelservices.com

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

Management Contact Person

See contacts above

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Margaret Ekpo ‘International’ Airport is situated at Calabar however the nearest Airport served with International flights is Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Distance: 770 km.

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.

Seasonal Constraints


Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From April to September

Major Import Campaigns

No


Other Comments


Handling Figures for 2017

Vessel Calls

174

Container Traffic (TEUs)

119,949

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017

Bulk (MT)

2,160,000

Break bulk (MT)

unconfirmed

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

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length (m)

Maximum Draft (m)

Comments

Conventional Berth

Multi-purpose

Container Berth

2

450

6.4 meters

Plans to extend length by 400m

Silo Berth

No




Berthing Tugs

Yes




Water Barges

No





General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

All

Exports - Bagged Cargo

All

Imports and Exports - RoRo

No RoRo

Other Imports


Port Handling Equipment

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

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

No



Container Gantries

No


-

Mobile Cranes

Yes

50-120MT

Sufficient for demand

New

Reachstacker

Yes

10 - 45MT

Sufficient for demand

New

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

No



Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

Yes

1


Transtainer

Yes

Sufficient for demand


Forklifts

Yes

3 - 40MT

Sufficient for demand

Functional

20’ Semi-automatic Spreader

Yes

1

Functional

49’ Semi-automatic Spreader

Yes

1


Container Facilities

Dockside and new Terex Mobile cranes and forklifts

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

90,000m stacking area

Container Freight Station (CFS)

Yes

Refrigerated Container Stations

20+

Other Capacity Details

Sufficient capacity for current demand

Daily Take Off Capacity
(Containers per Day)

160

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

20+

Emergency Take-off Capacity

18/ hour

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per Shift)

160

160

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.

Storage Type

Number of Storage Facilities

Area (m2)

Bagged Cargo

multiple

28,000+

Refrigerated Cargo

Refrigerated containers

Sufficient for current demand

General Cargo

As for bagged above


Stacking Area

Open, secured.

36,000m2

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.

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

Level 1

Police Boats

No

Fire Engines

No



2.1.6 Nigeria Port of Warri

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 Location and Contact 

Country 

Nigeria 

Province or District 

Delta State 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port 

 Warri 1.5 KM  

Port's Complete Name 

 Warri Port Complex 

Latitude 

5.514868° 

Longitude 

5.722950° 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Nigerian Ports Authority 

Old Port Terminal A:  

New Port Terminal B: 

Integrated Logistics Services(Intels) Nig. Ltd. 

info@intelservices.com +234 (053) 465 100 

Old Port Terminal B: Ocean & Cargo Terminal Services. Ltd (Mr Henry AJOH (GM)) 

henryaj@sifaxgroup.com 08023131040 

New Port Terminal A  

Old-Port (Canal Berth): Associated Maritime Services   

Management Contact Person 

See details above 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

Lagos (425 km) 

Port Picture 

image


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.

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

Yes  

From April to September 

Major Import Campaigns 

Yes  

From October to February 

Other Comments 

  

 

Handling Figures for 2017 

Vessel Calls 

484 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

N/A 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017 

Bulk (MT) 

3,462,123 

Break bulk (MT) 

N/A 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

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

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

 Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth

Quantity 

Length (m) 

Maximum Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

4 

364 

6.2 

 note berth is multipurpose 

Container Berth 

4 

364 

6.2 

               ‘’ 

Silo Berth 

Nil 

 

 

 

Berthing Tugs 

1 

 

 

Available  

Water Barges 

1 

 

 

Available on request 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

Forwarding and Clearing agents will ensure correct berths are allocated for required cargos as per supplied BOL’s 

 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

Other Imports 

Port Handling Equipment 

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

Equipment 

Available 

 Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Dockside Crane 

Yes 

1     250 MT 

Good 

Container Gantries 

No 

 

 

Mobile Cranes 

Yes 

15+    50 – 250 MT 

Good 

Reachstacker 

Yes 

2 RS, of 45tons capacity 

Good 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

No 

 

 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

No 

 

 

Transtainer 

No 

 

 

Forklifts 

Yes 

20+       3 - 40 MT 

Good 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

 60,000m2 + 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

 Warehouse capacity to handle CFS   

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Nil 

Other Capacity Details 

Future development planned of 250,000m2 + 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient. 

 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

Nil 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

There are no delays as a result of offloading capacity. Container unloading facilities are efficient. 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

As above 

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 

Storage Type 

Number of Storage Facilities 

Area (m2) 

Bagged Cargo 

   

30,000m2+ 

Refrigerated Cargo 

Refrigerated containers 

 

General Cargo 

 

 

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 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Operating on security level 1 

Police Boats 

Yes 

Fire Engines 

No