Lekki Deep Sea Port receives a 13,092 TEUs vessel, largest container ship on Nigerian waters

Lekki Port in Nigeria, known as the country’s deepest seaport, recently welcomed the Maersk Edirne, a vessel with a capacity of 13,092 TEUs. This marks the largest container ship ever to dock in Nigeria.

Following the vessel’s arrival, Laurence Smith, chief operating officer of Lekki Port, characterized the berthing of such a sizable vessel as a positive development poised to make a substantial contribution to enhancing the Nigerian economy by facilitating increased cargo delivery and reducing shipping costs.

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