28th October, 2013
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Monday said that 13 ships laden with petroleum products had arrived at the Lagos ports.
The information was contained in the NPA’s daily publication, the “Shipping Position,” just released in Lagos.
It said that two other motor vessels carrying general cargo had arrived at the ENL terminal and were waiting to berth.
The publication also disclosed that the NPA was expecting the arrival of 58 vessels from October 28 to November 29.
It said that of the 58 vessels expected to arrive, 27 of them would sail in with containers.
It also said that 18 of the vessels were expected to arrive at various terminals at the ports with vehicles.
The publication also said five of the vessels would arrive at various terminals at the ports with petroleum products, including fuel, kerosene and diesel.
It also said that four of the vessels would sail in with general cargo; three of them would carry food items, including buckwheat and frozen fish, while one vessel would arrive with other products.