In the emerging landscape of global commerce, certain ports have assumed pivotal roles. Apapa Port, a subsidiary of Lagos Port—Nigeria's largest harbor—stands out as one such critical node. Situated in the Apapa district of western Lagos, this port faces the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, significantly enhancing the region's transportation and trade capabilities. Its administrative headquarters at 21 Burma Road in Myanmar underscores its economic significance.
Apapa Port serves as a vital conduit for Nigeria's import and export activities. Since its transition to private management in 2005 under Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, the port has consistently upgraded its container-handling capacity. Today, Apapa's container terminal spans 44 hectares with a designed capacity of 220,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), cementing its status as West Africa's premier logistics hub.
The port features six berths with a draught depth of 10.5 meters, totaling 950 meters of quay length and providing 6,400 square meters of wharf space—all contributing to optimized cargo handling efficiency. Notably, its container yard boasts an impressive capacity of 195,000 TEUs, enabling Apapa to adeptly handle escalating trade demands.
As international trade dynamics evolve, Apapa Port continues to play an indispensable role in Nigeria's economic globalization and the enhancement of freight transportation efficiency, positioning the nation as an increasingly important player in global supply chains.
