Nigerian seaports saw a massive jump in exports last quarter. The Port Authority reported export container numbers exploding by over a thousand percent. Total cargo handled hit 33.52 million metric tons, a solid increase from the previous year.
The data shows a huge rebalance in container traffic. Import boxes grew, but export containers skyrocketed to over 69,000 units. This surge cut down on empty container movement by over twenty percent. More and bigger ships also called at the ports, with gross tonnage up eighteen percent.
Lekki Port handled the largest share of both cargo and the biggest vessels. Onne, Apapa, and Tincan Island followed in activity. While liquid bulk still makes up most of the tonnage, containerized goods are a growing segment. The Ports MD, Abubakar Dantsoho, credited government reforms and digital systems for the improved efficiency.
The data shows a huge rebalance in container traffic. Import boxes grew, but export containers skyrocketed to over 69,000 units. This surge cut down on empty container movement by over twenty percent. More and bigger ships also called at the ports, with gross tonnage up eighteen percent.
Lekki Port handled the largest share of both cargo and the biggest vessels. Onne, Apapa, and Tincan Island followed in activity. While liquid bulk still makes up most of the tonnage, containerized goods are a growing segment. The Ports MD, Abubakar Dantsoho, credited government reforms and digital systems for the improved efficiency.
