{
  "id": 6085572,
  "title": "FG Reforms Drive 12.3% Growth in Nigerian Ports’ Cargo Throughput",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/fg-reforms-drive-12-3-growth-in-nigerian-ports-cargo-throughput",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-07T02:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/07/fg-reforms-drive-12-3-growth-in-nigerian-ports-cargo-throughput/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian government's ongoing reforms in the maritime sector have led to notable improvements in the nation's port infrastructure, according to the latest performance report from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The report indicates that cargo throughput increased by 12.3 percent year-on-year, vessel traffic rose by 14.4 percent, container traffic climbed by 11.3 percent, and vehicle traffic grew by 18.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026.\n\nCargo throughput reached a total of 35,740,362 metric tonnes, representing a significant 12.3 percent increase from the previous quarter. Within this growth, outward cargo surged by 22 percent, which is particularly important for Nigeria as the government strives to diversify the economy and enhance trade competitiveness. Inward cargo increased by 7.7 percent, while transshipment cargo contributed to approximately 1.4 percent of total throughput.\n\nVessel traffic experienced a 14.4 percent increase, with the number of ocean-going vessels handled rising from 1,050 in Q2 2025 to 1,201 in Q2 2026. The Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) of ocean-going vessels also grew by 22.2 percent, from 40.87 million tonnes to 49.95 million tonnes. Service boat operations also saw a significant 22.3 percent increase in the number of service boats, along with a 62.4 percent rise in Gross Registered Tonnage.\n\nContainer traffic continued to grow, with TEUs increasing from 541,229 in Q2 2025 to 602,392 in Q2 2026, a 11.3 percent rise. Inward laden containers grew by 6.3 percent, while outward laden containers declined slightly by 3.9 percent. The emergence of transshipment container traffic, standing at 29,038 TEUs, reflects the growing importance of transshipment operations in Nigeria's port system.\n\nVehicle traffic rose by 18.3 percent, attributed to improved automobile import activities supported by a more stable exchange rate. The NPA attributes the growth to broader improvements across the port system. The report emphasizes the need for continued infrastructure overhaul and modernization, with a focus on Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, as well as the development of Lekki and Badagry deep-sea ports to accommodate larger vessels.",
  "summary": ".Vessel traffic rises 14.4% as outward cargo jumps 22% .Container traffic hits 602,392 TEUs .Vehicle traffic up 18.3% Eromosele Abiodun The federal government’s ongoing reforms in the maritime sector are",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}