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NGTIN Tincan Port
Tincan Port is the major seaport of Lagos, in the city of Lagosin Nigeria. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is NGTIN.

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Port Code

NGTIN

Name

Tincan

Country / Region

Nigeria

City

Lagos

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Main Port

Latitude

6.4395000

Longitude

3.3585000

Est. Unit Price

$30/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Tin Can Island Port, UN/LOCODE NGTIN, is a Nigerian seaport in the Apapa port district of Lagos, positioned within the Lagos Harbor area at approximately 6.4395° N, 3.3585° E. Opened in 1977, it is an important multipurpose gateway serving containerized cargo, roll-on/roll-off activity, project and general cargo, and selected dry-bulk operations. The port merged operationally with Roro Port in 2006, with Port and Terminal Multiservices Ltd. (PTML) taking over the relevant terminals. For shippers, the main planning variables are terminal allocation, Lagos-area road congestion, customs processing, equipment availability, and the final delivery location.

UN/LOCODENGTIN

LocationLagos, Nigeria

Port TypeSeaport / Multipurpose Gateway

Key Highlights

Located in the Apapa–Lagos port cluster, linking ocean freight with the commercial and industrial market of southwestern Nigeria.
Handles containerized, ro-ro, general cargo and selected grain-related dry-bulk operations; cargo acceptance depends on the nominated terminal and current facility capability.
Road access is operationally significant, and truck appointment, terminal release, traffic conditions and empty-container arrangements can materially affect delivery timing.
Grain facilities associated with the port include silo storage of about 28,000 metric tonnes and a stated delivery capability of about 4,000 metric tonnes per day; these figures apply to the supplied port data and should be reconfirmed for the intended terminal.
Our service team treats vessel cut-off, customs status, terminal acceptance and Lagos inland transport as separate milestones rather than relying only on the advertised sailing schedule.

Facilities & Services

Container and Ro-Ro Handling

Containerized cargo and ro-ro activity are handled within the Tin Can/Roro port environment. Terminal assignment, receiving windows, equipment and release procedures must be confirmed before booking.

General and Project Cargo

Breakbulk, machinery and other non-containerized cargo may require cargo-dimension review, lifting-plan confirmation and terminal approval before the vessel or truck move is arranged.

Grain and Dry-Bulk Support

The supplied port data identifies silo storage, grain handling for wheat, maize and malt, and an on-site grain-bagging facility. Actual acceptance depends on commodity, terminal window and regulatory clearance.

Storage, Inspection and Clearance

Container yards, cargo storage and inspection workflows are subject to terminal rules and customs instructions. Our team coordinates document readiness, examination attendance and release follow-up.

Inland Road Distribution

Road haulage is the practical first-mile and last-mile connection for most Lagos-area cargo. Vehicle type, axle restrictions, delivery appointment and route conditions should be checked against the consignee address.

Forwarding Coordination

We can coordinate booking, shipping documents, cargo readiness, terminal communication, customs broker handover, haulage and delivery updates as one operating plan.

Routes & Transit Times

Common trade planning involves Asia–West Africa, Europe–West Africa and regional African cargo flows, normally connecting through the carrier's declared service rotation and any applicable hub port.
Actual transit time varies with the origin gateway, transshipment arrangement, vessel rotation, port omission or congestion, customs status and inland delivery destination. Our team provides a quotation-specific schedule rather than a generic promise.
For import cargo, the ocean arrival date is not the same as the cargo availability date. Discharge sequence, manifest status, terminal release, customs examination and truck access can extend the final delivery timeline.
For export cargo, cargo readiness, verified gross mass, document cut-off, terminal receiving window and empty-equipment availability should be confirmed before the booking is treated as firm.

Schedule, cut-off and local delivery estimates are indicative until the carrier, terminal, customs status and final consignee address have been confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

物流维度	Operational relevance
Primary hinterland	Lagos and the wider southwestern Nigerian commercial and industrial corridor; onward destinations require route and truck feasibility checks.
Containerized cargo	Consumer goods, industrial inputs, machinery, spare parts and other general merchandise, subject to Nigerian import controls and terminal acceptance.
Ro-ro cargo	Vehicles and rolling equipment may require specific terminal procedures, cargo condition records and document checks.
Dry bulk	The supplied data identifies wheat, maize and malt as grain cargo handled through the silo and bagging facilities.
Delivery planning	Factory, warehouse and distribution-center deliveries should be quoted using the exact address, cargo dimensions, weight, unloading capability and required vehicle type.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier cut-off, terminal receiving cut-off, VGM deadline and document cut-off are separate requirements. Our service team confirms each deadline against the booking confirmation and terminal instruction.
Customs and examination: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits and commodity descriptions must be consistent. If customs selects the cargo for examination, delivery timing and handling costs may change.
Dangerous goods: DG cargo requires correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and carrier/terminal acceptance before dispatch. Do not move DG cargo on a standard booking without written approval.
Inland haulage: Confirm truck availability, container weight, delivery route, consignee receiving hours, unloading equipment and empty return instructions. Lagos traffic and terminal access conditions can affect the appointment even after cargo release.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, cargo photos and exact delivery address to our team before booking so that terminal and customs requirements can be screened early.
Reserve additional planning margin around public holidays, terminal congestion, customs examination and Lagos road delays; do not align factory production solely with the vessel ETA.
For oversized, heavy, ro-ro, food or bulk cargo, obtain written terminal acceptance and confirm lifting, securing, inspection, storage and discharge arrangements before cargo dispatch.
When the nominated terminal, sailing or equipment is unavailable, our team can compare alternative carrier rotations, transshipment options or another suitable Lagos gateway after checking cargo, customs and inland constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NGTIN the same as Apapa Port?

No. NGTIN identifies Tin Can Island Port. It is located in the wider Apapa port district and should not be confused with the separate Apapa Port code or terminal operation. Our team verifies the terminal named in the booking and shipping documents.

Can all cargo be booked through Tin Can Island Port?

No. Acceptance depends on cargo type, terminal capability, vessel program, equipment, dangerous-goods status and applicable Nigerian controls. Container, ro-ro, general cargo and grain movements should be screened separately.

Does the vessel ETA indicate the delivery date?

No. ETA only indicates the expected vessel arrival. Discharge, terminal availability, customs processing, examination, release, truck scheduling and the consignee's unloading capacity must be completed before delivery.

What information is needed for an accurate NGTIN quotation?

Provide origin, destination, Incoterm, commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, container or ro-ro details, DG status, cargo readiness date and final delivery address. These details determine the feasible service and inland cost.

How should grain cargo be planned?

Confirm commodity specification, packaging, quantity, sanitary or import requirements, terminal acceptance, silo or bagging availability and discharge plan in advance. The supplied silo and handling figures are indicative port data, not a guaranteed allocation for a particular shipment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Core identity data, UN/LOCODE, name, country, city, coordinates and the supplied historical and facility description are based on the port master data provided for this page. Operational guidance is presented as forwarding practice and is subject to current carrier, terminal, customs and regulatory confirmation.

For official Nigerian port and maritime references, consult nigerianports.gov.ng. For customs and import-compliance verification, consult customs.gov.ng. Official rules, terminal instructions, charges, cut-offs, vessel schedules and cargo acceptance conditions may change; our service team verifies shipment-specific details before execution.