Lekki Port Welcomes MSC Weekly Feeder Service, Boosting Global Market Access

Lekki Port is set to significantly enhance Nigeria's global trade connectivity with the arrival of Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) new weekly feeder service. This marks a strategic shipping link between Lekki Port and Lomé, Togo, opening up expanded access to international markets for Nigerian businesses.

The new service will facilitate the movement of import cargo from MSC's global network, transshipping it through Lomé before distribution to key Nigerian ports like Apapa, Tin Can, and Lekki itself. Conversely, export cargo originating from Lekki Port will be sent to Lomé to connect with MSC's mainline services bound for Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. This streamlined process is expected to boost the efficiency and reliability of Nigeria's import and export trade.

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The commencement of MSC’s weekly feeder service is another important milestone in our journey to establish Lekki Port as the leading transshipment and gateway port in West Africa.

Wang Qiang, Managing Director of Lekki Port, expressed confidence in the growing collaboration with leading global shipping lines, attributing it to the port's world-class infrastructure and operational efficiency. "The commencement of MSC’s weekly feeder service is another important milestone in our journey to establish Lekki Port as the leading transshipment and gateway port in West Africa," Qiang stated. He emphasized that the service provides faster, more efficient, and reliable access to MSC’s extensive global network, creating new opportunities for Nigerian businesses to reach international markets and enhancing the country's trade competitiveness.

This development reinforces Lekki Port's strategic position within the regional maritime ecosystem. It underscores the port's commitment to providing superior services that foster regional integration, facilitate trade, and contribute to sustainable economic development in Nigeria and West Africa.

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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.