Recently, the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Nigeria, invested in, constructed, and operated by CHEC, welcomed its first Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) vessel, the "Sagitta." By now, the world's leading shipping companies—MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM and COSCO Shipping—have all established a presence at this young port, just three years after its opening.

This milestone further strengthens intermodal connectivity and port resilience in the Gulf of Guinea, offering greater flexibility for Nigeria's import and export markets.

Lekki Port is Nigeria's premier deep-sea port. In 2023, it obtained Nigeria's first international transshipment license. By 2025, its throughput exceeded 548,000 TEUs, with an average annual compound growth rate of 221%, making it Nigeria's second-largest trading port in just two years.

As the surrounding road network and logistics center continue to develop, the port is expected to drive USD 361 billion in GDP growth and create 170,000 jobs over its 45-year concession period. Currently, about 98% of its employees are Nigerian nationals, and carbon emissions are projected to be reduced by 2,013 tons in 2026. With speed and efficiency, Lekki Deep-Seaport is reshaping the trade landscape of West Africa.