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2025-12-17
In a report carried by *The Punch*, operators of the Lekki Deep Sea Port say the facility has hit about 50% operational capacity, citing improving cargo throughput and expanding shipping activity.
The update suggests the port is steadily moving from ramp-up to maturity, a key milestone given expectations that Lekki will reduce congestion pressure on older Lagos ports and support Nigeria’s trade competitiveness.
Industry watchers also see the capacity marker as a signal for faster connectivity upgrades—road/rail evacuation, truck call-up efficiency, and customs processing speed will determine whether the port translates into lower logistics costs.
Other reporting on the same development includes:
– S&P Global: “Port utilisation is improving as West Africa trade routes adjust and operators expand calls.”
– Lloyd’s List: “Terminal productivity gains are beginning to show in cargo-handling metrics.”
Analysis/Echotitbits take: 50% capacity is progress, not victory. The real test is evacuation and cost-to-clear. Watch for rail-link milestones, customs digitisation improvements, and whether shipping lines increase direct calls that reduce transshipment delays.
Source: The Punch — December 17, 2025 (https://punchng.com/lekki-deep-seaport-hits-50-operational-capacity/)
