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Lekki Port Nigeria's maritime industry
  • Lekki Deep Sea Port can now accommodate vessels with up to 7,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units).
  • Port’s ability to handle larger cargo volumes makes Nigeria a key gateway for goods entering and leaving West Africa.
  • Lekki Port taps into global best practices in maritime logistics and safety standards.

Nigeria’s maritime industry has received a timely boost with the launch of the COSCO, Singapore headquarted ONE (Ocean Network Express), and ZIM alliance services at Nigeria’s Lekki Deep Sea Port last week.

This initiative not only enhances Africa’s biggest economy’s connectivity to global trade routes but also promises to stimulate economic growth by attracting foreign investment, increasing trade capacity, and fostering efficiency in logistics.

Expanding capacity of Nigeria’s maritime trade

The arrival of the E A Centaurus, the largest COSCO vessel to dock in Nigeria, is a pointer to the heightened capacity of Lekki Deep Sea Port, which now accommodates vessels with …

Tata International
  • Tata International is set to expand operations in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ).
  • LFZ is the first and only free zone in Nigeria that is uniquely integrated with the deepest seaport in the region, the Lekki Port, which started operations in April 2023.
  • With a rich legacy spanning over four decades, Tata International is a key contributor to the economic landscape of the African continent.

Tata International is set to expand operations in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ). The agreement as signed in the presence of Anand Sen, Managing Director of Tata International Limited, by Managing Director of Tata Africa Holdings Pty Ltd, Len Brand. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to the region.

With a rich legacy spanning over four decades, Tata International is a key contributor to the economic landscape of the African …