Lekki Port boosts trade with new MSC weekly shipping link
The management of Lekki Port has announced the arrival of the first Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) weekly feeder service. This new connection links Lekki Port with Lomé, Togo, expanding access to global markets for Nigerian importers and exporters. Wang Qiang, Managing Director of Lekki Port, highlighted the port’s growing reputation among major shipping lines. The new service is expected to enhance efficiency and create more opportunities for Nigerian businesses in international trade.
TLDR
- Lekki Port welcomed the maiden call of MSC’s new weekly feeder service, connecting the port to Lomé, Togo.
- Import cargo from MSC’s global network will be transshipped through Lomé before reaching Apapa, Tincan, and Lekki ports.
- Export cargo from Lekki Port will connect via Lomé to MSC’s mainline services serving Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, North America, and South America.
- Wang Qiang stated that the new service marks a significant milestone for Lekki Port as a leading transshipment hub in West Africa.
- The port aims to provide faster, more reliable access to global shipping networks and support regional trade growth.
