Clearing at Lekki Deep Sea Port

Lekki Deep Sea Port opened in 2023 east of Lagos and takes the largest container ships calling Nigeria. Its container terminal is run by Lekki Freeport Terminal.

Updated October 2026.

What to know about Lekki Deep Sea Port

Deep water: it can berth bigger ships than Apapa or Tin Can, so more lines route containers here.
Distance: it is far from Apapa, so plan trucking from Lekki to your warehouse when comparing quotes.
Same customs process: Form M, PAAR, duty payment and examination apply as at other Lagos ports.

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Common questions

Is clearing at Lekki different from Apapa?

The customs steps are the same. Terminal procedures, charges and trucking distance differ, so get quotes from agents who work at Lekki regularly.

Can my shipping line deliver to Lekki?

Your bill of lading shows the discharge port. If it says Lekki, your clearing happens there.

How do I estimate duty for a Lekki container?

Enter the CIF value and the tariff band for your goods' HS code in the calculator. The statutory duties are the same at every Nigerian port.

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