NPA expects 15 ships carrying petroleum products, food items in Lagos

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has announced that 15 ships laden with petroleum products, food supplies and other commodities are expected to arrive at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos between Friday and Wednesday.

The authority disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position released on Friday.

According to the report, seven of the incoming vessels will transport containers carrying various goods, while the other eight are expected to bring bulk wheat, bulk salt, general cargo, trucks, diesel base oil and aviation fuel.

The NPA further reported that five vessels, including tankers, had arrived at the ports and were awaiting berthing. Their cargoes include containers, transformers, petrol and general merchandise.

Meanwhile, 16 ships were discharging their cargoes at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports as of the time of the report.

The goods being offloaded include bulk wheat, base oil, bulk fertiliser, trucks, general cargo, fresh fish, containers, bulk sugar, steel and petrol.

NPA expects 15 ships carrying petroleum products, food items in Lagos