16 ships with fuel, food items arrive Lagos ports – NPA

At least 16 vessels have docked at Lagos ports, including Lekki, Tincan Island, and Apapa, awaiting the discharge of petrol, diesel, and bulk gas, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has confirmed.

According to the NPA’s latest publication, Shipping Position, a copy of which was made available to journalists on Thursday in Lagos, a total of 40 ships carrying petroleum products, food items, and other cargo are scheduled to arrive at the three ports between January 8 and January 16, 2026.

The authority noted that the incoming shipments include bulk diesel, petrol, crude oil, condensate, bulk gas, buckwheat, fresh fish, bulk urea, and various containerised goods.

Eight vessels are currently at the ports discharging containers, diesel, bulk urea, and crude oil.