The Lekki Deep Sea Port was hailed for its seamless efficiency and transshipment capabilities at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Freight Forwarders Group Conference.
Held on July 23, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos, the conference highlighted the port’s growing role in unlocking value for West Africa.
Transshipment Success: Over 40,000 TEUs moved across West African ports since June 2023, with nearly half in the first six months of 2025.
Operational Efficiency: Lekki Port’s scanning machine processes containers in *30 seconds*, showcasing real-time efficiency.
Industry Praise: Stakeholders praised the port’s performance, with one speaker noting, “Lekki Port is not just operational—it is exemplary.”
Future Plans:
Scaling Transshipment: Lekki Port is working with agencies and partners to expand transshipment into landlocked countries and reduce port dwell time.
Smart Port Model: The conference called for replicating Lekki Port’s “smart port” model across Nigeria to enhance trade facilitation.
Impact:
The port’s performance sets a new standard for efficiency in the sub-region, with strong inter-agency cooperation and cutting-edge infrastructure in place .
