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Complete West AfricanPort Database & Agency

Your definitive resource for West African maritime operations. Comprehensive port database with technical specifications, procedures, and expert agency services across 25+ major ports and terminals.

25+ Ports Covered
6 Countries
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Professional Port Agency Services

Comprehensive port agency services backed by the most detailed West African maritime database in the industry.

Vessel Clearance & Documentation

Complete vessel clearance procedures including customs, immigration, port authority formalities, and all maritime documentation requirements

Arrival & Departure Clearance
Port Health & Immigration
Customs Documentation
Maritime Declaration

Cargo Operations Coordination

Expert coordination of all cargo operations including stevedoring, terminal operations, and specialized handling requirements

Stevedoring Coordination
Terminal Operations
Cargo Surveys
Equipment Arrangement

24/7 Operational Support

Round-the-clock operational support with local expertise and emergency response capabilities across all West African ports

24/7 Operations Room
Emergency Response
Local Expertise
Multi-language Support
Complete Maritime Database

West African Port Database

Comprehensive technical specifications, coordinates, and operational details for every major port and terminal across West Africa.

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Nigeria

7 Ports

Lagos Apapa Port

NGAPA

Container/General Cargo

4 Terminals

Max Draft

12.8m

Max LOA

230m

Max Beam

32m

Tide Range

1.8m

Specialties

ContainerBreak BulkRo-Ro

Coordinates: 6°27'N, 3°22'E

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Outer Lagos Anchorage

Tin Can Island Port

NGTCI

Container

3 Terminals

Max Draft

13.5m

Max LOA

300m

Max Beam

43m

Tide Range

1.8m

Specialties

ContainerVehicle Terminal

Coordinates: 6°26'N, 3°20'E

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Lagos Roads

Lekki Deep Sea Port

NGLEKKI

Deep Water Container

6 Terminals

Max Draft

16.5m

Max LOA

400m

Max Beam

65m

Tide Range

1.5m

Specialties

18,000+ TEU VesselsAutomated Terminal

Coordinates: 6°24'N, 3°37'E

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Lekki Anchorage

Port Harcourt Port

NGPHE

Oil/General Cargo

8 Terminals

Max Draft

9.5m

Max LOA

180m

Max Beam

28m

Tide Range

2.1m

Specialties

Oil ProductsBreak BulkContainer

Coordinates: 4°45'N, 7°01'E

Pilotage: Compulsory via Bonny River

Anchorage: Port Harcourt Anchorage

Warri Port

NGWAR

Oil/Bulk

5 Terminals

Max Draft

8.2m

Max LOA

170m

Max Beam

25m

Tide Range

1.9m

Specialties

Petroleum ProductsBulk Cargo

Coordinates: 5°31'N, 5°45'E

Pilotage: Compulsory via Escravos Bar

Anchorage: Warri River Anchorage

Bonny Oil Terminal

NGBON

Oil Terminal

7 Terminals

Max Draft

20.0m

Max LOA

330m

Max Beam

60m

Tide Range

2.4m

Specialties

Crude OilVLCC OperationsSTS Operations

Coordinates: 4°25'N, 7°10'E

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Bonny Roads

Bonny LNG Terminal

NGLNG

LNG Terminal

6 Terminals

Max Draft

12.0m

Max LOA

300m

Max Beam

50m

Tide Range

2.4m

Specialties

LNG CarriersRefrigerated Cargo

Coordinates: 4°25'N, 7°08'E

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Bonny LNG Anchorage

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Ghana

2 Ports

Tema Port

GHTEM

Container/General

4 Terminals

Max Draft

13.7m

Max LOA

280m

Max Beam

40m

Tide Range

1.5m

Specialties

Container HubTransshipmentVehicle Terminal

Coordinates: 5°37'N, 0°01'E

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Tema Roads

Takoradi Port

GHTKO

Bulk/Oil

3 Terminals

Max Draft

11.0m

Max LOA

200m

Max Beam

30m

Tide Range

1.2m

Specialties

Bulk CargoPetroleum ProductsTimber

Coordinates: 4°54'N, 1°45'W

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Takoradi Roads

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Côte d'Ivoire

2 Ports

Abidjan Port

CIABJ

Container/General

5 Terminals

Max Draft

13.0m

Max LOA

250m

Max Beam

35m

Tide Range

1.8m

Specialties

Container HubCoffee/CocoaRegional Gateway

Coordinates: 5°15'N, 4°01'W

Pilotage: Compulsory via Vridi Canal

Anchorage: Abidjan Roads

San Pedro Port

CISPE

Bulk/Timber

3 Terminals

Max Draft

12.5m

Max LOA

220m

Max Beam

32m

Tide Range

1.6m

Specialties

Timber ExportBulk CargoFishing

Coordinates: 4°45'N, 6°38'W

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: San Pedro Roads

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Senegal

1 Port

Dakar Port

SNDK

Container/General

4 Terminals

Max Draft

11.5m

Max LOA

210m

Max Beam

30m

Tide Range

1.4m

Specialties

Container TerminalFishingRegional Hub

Coordinates: 14°40'N, 17°25'W

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Dakar Roads

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Togo

1 Port

Lomé Port

TGLFW

Container/Transshipment

3 Terminals

Max Draft

14.0m

Max LOA

300m

Max Beam

45m

Tide Range

1.6m

Specialties

Container TransshipmentRegional HubFree Zone

Coordinates: 6°08'N, 1°16'E

Pilotage: Compulsory

Anchorage: Lomé Roads

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Cameroon

1 Port

Douala Port

CMDLA

General Cargo

5 Terminals

Max Draft

9.5m

Max LOA

180m

Max Beam

28m

Tide Range

2.0m

Specialties

ContainerTimberPetroleum Products

Coordinates: 4°03'N, 9°42'E

Pilotage: Compulsory via Wouri River

Anchorage: Douala Roads

Specialized Terminal Database

Detailed specifications for specialized terminals including oil & gas, container hubs, and bulk facilities.

Oil & Gas Terminals

Bonny Crude Oil Terminal

NigeriaVLCC/ULCC

Crude Oil Export

Escravos Terminal

NigeriaSuezmax

Crude Oil/Gas

Forcados Terminal

NigeriaAframax/Suezmax

Crude Oil

Brass Terminal

NigeriaAframax

Crude Oil

Bonny LNG

NigeriaQ-Max LNG

LNG Export

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Container Terminals

APM Terminals Lagos

Nigeria18,000 TEU

Container Hub

Lekki Deep Sea Port

Nigeria18,000+ TEU

Automated Container

Tema Container Terminal

Ghana14,000 TEU

West Africa Hub

Abidjan Container Terminal

Côte d'Ivoire16,000 TEU

Regional Gateway

Lomé Container Terminal

Togo14,000 TEU

Transshipment Hub

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Bulk & Breakbulk

Warri Bulk Terminal

NigeriaCapesize

Dry Bulk

Takoradi Bulk Terminal

GhanaPanamax

Bulk/Timber

San Pedro Timber Terminal

Côte d'IvoireHandymax

Timber Export

Douala Multi-Purpose

CameroonHandysize

Project Cargo

Port Procedures & Requirements

Country-specific requirements, documentation, and procedures for seamless port operations.

Nigeria

Arrival Requirements

  • 24hrs advance notice via agent
  • Health declaration & crew list
  • Cargo manifest submission
  • Port dues pre-payment
  • NPA vessel inspection

Required Documentation

  • Vessel registration papers
  • Insurance certificates
  • Cargo documents
  • Crew documents & visas
  • Safety certificates

Local Requirements

  • Nigerian Maritime Administration (NIMASA) compliance
  • Port Health Authority clearance
  • Nigeria Customs Service procedures
  • Immigration service requirements

Ghana

Arrival Requirements

  • 48hrs advance notice
  • Maritime declaration
  • Port health requirements
  • Ghana Ports Authority clearance

Required Documentation

  • Vessel certificates
  • Crew documentation
  • Cargo manifests
  • Insurance papers

Local Requirements

  • Ghana Maritime Authority compliance
  • EPA environmental clearance
  • Ghana Revenue Authority procedures

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