The management of Lekki Port, promoters of Lekki Deep Seaport, on Monday welcomed the maiden call of the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s new weekly feeder service.
- +Lekki Port expands global trade links with MSC service
In a statement on Tuesday, the port said the development marks the commencement of a strategic shipping connection linking Lekki Port with Lomé, Togo, further expanding access to global markets for Nigerian importers and exporters.
In a statement on Tuesday, the port said the development marks the commencement of a strategic shipping connection linking Lekki Port with Lomé, Togo, further expanding access to global markets for Nigerian importers and exporters.
“Under the arrangement, import cargo from MSC’s worldwide network will be transshipped through Lomé before being distributed to key locations in Apapa Port, Tincan Port and Lekki Port. Likewise, export cargo originating from Lekki Port will be conveyed to Lomé, where it will connect to MSC’s mainline services serving Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, North America and South America,” the statement read in part.
Commenting on the development, the Managing Director of Lekki Port, Wang Qiang, emphasised the growing confidence among leading global shipping lines in collaborating with Lekki Port, driven by its world-class infrastructure and operational efficiency.
According to Qiang, the commencement of MSC’s weekly feeder service is another important milestone in the journey to establish Lekki Port as the leading transshipment and gateway port in West Africa.
“This service provides our customers with faster, more efficient and reliable access to MSC’s extensive global shipping network through Lomé, creating new opportunities for Nigerian businesses to expand their reach into international markets while enhancing the competitiveness of the country’s import and export trade,” Qiang said.
The new MSC feeder service reinforces Lekki Port’s strategic role within the regional maritime ecosystem. It underscores its commitment to providing world-class port services that support regional integration, trade facilitation and sustainable economic development.
As cargo volumes continue to grow, the port remains focused on expanding its service offerings and strengthening partnerships that create greater value for customers across Nigeria and beyond.
