Lekki Port has received the maiden call of the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) new weekly feeder service, a development expected to strengthen Nigeria’s connectivity to international shipping routes and enhance trade through the Lekki Deep Seaport.
The new service establishes a strategic shipping link between Lekki Port and Lomé, Togo, providing Nigerian importers and exporters with improved access to MSC’s extensive global network while reinforcing the port’s position as a key maritime gateway in West Africa.
According to a statement issued by the management of Lekki Port on Tuesday, import cargo from MSC’s worldwide network will be transshipped through Lomé before being distributed to Lekki Port, Apapa Port and Tin Can Port. Export cargo originating from Lekki Port will also be routed through Lomé, where it will connect with MSC’s mainline services serving Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, North America and South America.
The port management described the development as a significant step towards improving cargo movement, reducing transit times and creating more efficient logistics solutions for Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.
Managing Director of Lekki Port, Wang Qiang, said the launch of the weekly feeder service reflects the growing confidence of leading global shipping lines in the port’s modern infrastructure and operational efficiency.
He noted that the new service represents another milestone in Lekki Port’s drive to become the leading transshipment and gateway port in West Africa, adding that it would provide customers with faster, more reliable access to MSC’s global shipping network through Lomé.
Qiang added that the improved connectivity would create new opportunities for Nigerian importers and exporters to expand into international markets while enhancing the competitiveness of the country’s import and export trade.
The port further stated that the MSC feeder service strengthens Lekki Port’s strategic role within the regional maritime ecosystem and aligns with its commitment to delivering world-class port services that promote regional integration, facilitate trade and support sustainable economic development.
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