A total of 23 vessels carrying petroleum products, foodstuffs and other commodities are scheduled to berth at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos between December 29 and 31.
This was disclosed by the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, in its latest Shipping Position report, a copy of which was made available to journalists on Monday in Lagos.
According to NPA, the incoming vessels are laden with a wide range of cargo, including buckwheat, bulk fertiliser, general cargo, crude oil, containerised goods, diesel, fuel oil, bulk urea, aviation fuel and premium motor spirit (petrol).
The authority noted that three ships have already arrived at the ports and are currently awaiting berthing approval. These vessels are conveying bulk urea, crude oil and aviation fuel.
Meanwhile, the report revealed that 20 other ships are presently discharging their consignments at the ports.
The cargoes include general merchandise, bulk sugar, frozen fish, base oil, bulk gas, soya beans, containerised goods, aviation fuel and petrol.+See more details
NPA said the steady flow of vessels reflects ongoing port activity and sustained importation of essential commodities into the country.
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