Lekki Deep Sea Port has brought a second berth into service, expanding the newer facility's capacity as more container lines shift calls away from the long-congested Apapa terminals in central Lagos.
The deep-water port, capable of handling larger vessels than the Apapa quays, has steadily built up its share of Nigeria's container trade since opening, helped by more predictable turnaround times and better road links to the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
Freight forwarders say the added berth should help absorb continued growth in import volumes, though many still route cargo through both Lagos gateways depending on final destination and carrier schedules.