“West Africa’s Marítime Hub Will Be Lekki Freeport”

Lekki Freeport Terminal’s CEO, Christophe Cassang, has stated that the terminal is dedicated to become one of West Africa’s premier maritime hubs.

Speaking in light of the COSCO, ONE (Ocean Network Express), and ZIM alliance service’s debut at Lekki Port, Casaang stated that the service’s introduction represents a significant turning point in the terminal’s growth and capacity expansion.

According to LEADERSHIP, the E A Centaurus’ landing at Lekki Deep Sea Port on Friday, November 8, 2024, marked the beginning of the services.

With a total length of 277 meters and a capacity of 7,000 TEU for containers, the E A Centaurus is also the biggest COSCO ship to dock in Nigeria. At the port, it anchored at about 10:30 a.m.

According to Cassang, the service’s debut represents a significant turning point in the terminal’s growth and capacity.

We are enhancing our standing internationally and creating new prospects for trade and business in Nigeria and the surrounding area by forming strategic partnerships with major shipping companies like COSCO, ONE, and ZIM. With the newest technology and cutting-edge infrastructure built to satisfy the expanding demands of shipping lines and our clients, Lekki Freeport Terminal is operated by a skilled team that is enthusiastic about taking on future challenges,” Cassang added.

Du Ruogang, the Managing Director of Lekki Port, said in his remarks during the ceremony that the introduction of the new shipping line services was a “real monument to to the company’s commitment to Nigeria’s maritime future.