Located 60 kilometers east of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, Lekki Port is the country's first automated deep sea port. Equipped with two container berths, the facility can accommodate vessels carrying up to 18,000 TEUs, with a designed annual capacity of 1.2 million TEUs.

The port began operations in January 2023, marking a historic milestone by ending Nigeria's absence of an international transshipment hub capable of handling vessels over 100,000 tons. 

Aerial view of Lekki Port

Featuring cutting-edge cargo handling equipment, the port has dramatically increased logistics efficiency, alleviated congestion at existing ports in Lagos, and positioned itself to meet Nigeria's growing container traffic demands. It is expected to become a powerful engine for regional and national economic growth.

Quay cranes in operation

At the official inauguration, then-President Muhammadu Buhari hailed Lekki Port as a gateway to a new economic era for Nigeria, one that would enhance the export potential of domestic goods—particularly agricultural products—while creating substantial employment opportunities. Over the 45-year concession period, the port is projected to generate 170,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Leveraging its strategic location, Lekki Port has formed a mutually reinforcing development framework with the adjacent Lekki Free Zone and Lagos Free Zone. The port is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of these zones. In addition, Lekki Port is actively expanding its presence along the industrial value chain and diversifying its business operations. As of May 2025, the port has successfully launched bonded vehicle services and is operating a container freight station. It now offers a range of port logistics support services, including vehicle import/export, as well as storage and containerization of commodities such as minerals and soybeans.