With a focus on capturing regional growth by connecting global trade and infrastructure development, Lekki Freeport Terminal is efficiently bridging the supply chain gap in trade between Nigeria and the rest of the world.
For a maritime sector grappling with infrastructure development, obsolete ports, and shallow draughts, the emergence of LFT in the Nigerian maritime sector has solidified the country’s position as a maritime hub, featuring expanded berths and terminals that can accommodate large vessels, as well as a modern port equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
All these factors are enhancing connectivity to international markets and driving economic growth, with the presence of CMA-CGM, Maersk, COSCO Shipping, ONE, and ZIM, leading shipping lines that further solidify the terminal’s role as a key player in global trade.
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With a remarkable 40 per cent year-on-year growth in throughput volume for 2025, the terminal’s capacity and quality of service delivery as a preferred gateway for Nigeria’s import and export trade were further solidified.
This can only be attributed to its strategic collaborations, which contribute to the efficiency of port operations and operational excellence, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. This enables vessels to have a quick turnaround time and experience seamless cargo handling, compared to other ports in the country.
As proof of its influence and partnership in enabling efficient and seamless operations, the terminal enjoys the support of regulatory agencies, including the Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigeria Police, and the Department of State Services.
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