Maersk to inject US$ 600 million into Nigeria’s port infrastructure
NewsMaersk to invest $600 million into Nigeria's seaport infrastructure to support port modernisation....
Nigerian Ports Authority readies massive investment plan
NewsThe Nigerian Ports Authority to invest USD 1 billion in revitalizing crucial port complexes....
Shipping lines drop Nigerian surchages
NewsSeveral international shipping firms have decided to suspend the imposition of surcharges on containers handled by Nigerian ports...
Congestion worsening in Lagos ports
NewsThe Nigerian Ports Authority has introduced emergency measures to tackle mounting congestion at the ports of Apapa and Tin Can Island in the...
CMA CMG for Lekki
NewsCMA CGM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to operate the container terminal at the new port of Lekki...
SIFAX looks to Warri
NewsA consortium of Nigerian companies led by SIFAX Group has won the tender for the concession to operate Terminal B at the Port of Warri....
ICTSI out of Lekki
NewsThe future of the planned new Nigerian port of Lekki has been cast in doubt after International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) pull...
DP World and Nigerian Ports Authority in talks
NewsDP World has announced that it is in talks with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) over the construction of new container and bulk terminals...
Nigeria moves on customs platform
NewsIn an attempt to improve efficiency levels at its ports and stem the flow of import/export cargo being routed through other countries, Niger...
Nigeria’s port plans move ahead
NewsNigeria is planning large new ports for the Lagos and Calabar areas, while existing terminals are being modernised in order to integrate int...
Funding agreed for Lekki
NewsA consortium of six banks has now finalised the remaining funding for the US$1.5B Lekki port project in Nigeria. The African Development Ban...
Nigeria in box cargo surge
NewsThe Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has released port statistics for 2013. The country’s ports handled a total of 76.887 Mt of cargo in 201...
Containers are star performers in Nigeria
NewsThe number of containers handled at Nigeria’s main ports soared by more than 15% in 2013 and exceeded 1M TEU for the first time....
Decongestion strategies for Nigeria’s ports
NewsTwo new strategies have been implemented to reduce congestion at Nigerian ports. Firstly, after years of wrangling, overdue containers are n...
Calabar controversy
NewsAfter at least eight years’ delay, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) revealed earlier this year that a contract to dredge the port of Cal...