‘World Bank ranking affirms Apapa, Tincan ports reforms’

The latest World Bank ranking of the Apapa and Tincan Island ports validates the positive impact of reforms, particularly the 'Ètò' Electronic Call-Up System, according to Truck Transit Park Limited (TTP), the system's manager.

The 2025 Container Port Performance Index, published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, identified Nigeria’s Lagos Port Complex (Apapa) and Tincan Island Port among the world’s 20 most improved container ports over the past five years. Tincan Island Port secured the 10th position, while Apapa ranked 12th, showcasing significant performance gains between 2020 and 2025.

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Before 2021, truck queues stretched from Apapa through Maryland and the Cele Expressway; truckers often waited two to three weeks to access the ports, and cargo movement costs rose by as much as 450 per cent due to congestion and inefficiencies.

Jama Onwubuariri, Managing Director and Co-founder of TTP Limited, stated that this recognition reflects a remarkable turnaround in operational performance. Before 2021, truck queues often extended for miles, with truckers waiting weeks to access ports, leading to a 450% increase in cargo movement costs. The introduction of the 'Ètò' system in February 2021 by TTP in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority aimed to digitize and coordinate truck access.

Since its implementation, the 'Ètò' platform has processed over 3.5 million truck movements, restoring order and predictability to the busy port corridors. TTP reports that the average turnaround time for port access has fallen to two days or less, cargo logistics costs have decreased by an estimated 65%, and containerized export activity surged by 464% between 2020 and 2021. The platform has maintained 100% uptime and provides real-time visibility across more than 120 facilities within the Lagos port ecosystem.

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The platform has processed more than 3.5 million truck movements, helping to restore order and predictability to one of Africa’s busiest trade gateways.