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Lekki Deep Seaport LFTZ Enterprises Limited has revealed that between April 2023 and April 2024, the port welcomed 75 vessels, including the first LNG-powered vessel and the largest ship ever to enter Nigerian waters at 366 LOA.
During this period, the port managed to handle 100,000 containers.
This achievement was announced via an official post on the port’s LinkedIn page, highlighting its capability to effectively support global trade.
Additionally, the port emphasized its ability to accommodate container vessels of up to 14,000 twenty equivalent units (TEUs) and began transhipment operations in June 2023, facilitating over 25,000 transshipments to date.
The port expressed appreciation for the support received and thanked the Nigerian Ports Authority for providing marine services and tug boats.”
The statement read in part, “We also embarked on transhipment from June 2023 with the arrival of the first transhipment vessel, the CMA CGM RIMBAUD. Since then, we have facilitated over 25,000 transhipments and counting.
“As the only deep sea port in Nigeria with the ability to handle 14,000 TEU container vessels, we put our facilities to good use and have handled over 100,000 containers in the past 1 year, showcasing our capability to support global trade.”
It added that in a bid to ensure efficient and seamless traffic management, it created a 153-capacity pre-gate truck park, which will work with “our vehicle booking system at the Lekki Port gate to avoid congestion”
“We have also deployed the use of 2 Nuctech FS 6000 non-intrusive scanners by the Nigerian Customs Service to fast-track the process of cargo examination and evacuation to ensure safety and security with regards to goods passing through our gates,” it stated.
LFTZ stated that the port received official authorization from the NCS to handle pharmaceutical products, thereby broadening its operational capabilities and supporting public health efforts.
“As we reflect on these achievements, we are reminded of the journey’s challenges and triumphs. Our success is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and collaboration of our dedicated team, our partners, Lekki Freeport Terminal & CMA CGM, the government agencies at the port working tirelessly and the maritime community,” the port declared.
