The Managing Director of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Ltd., Mr Wang Qiang, has disclosed that the Lekki Deep Sea Port is now operating at about half of its installed capacity, driven by steady increases in container traffic recorded since September 2025.
Qiang spoke during an end-of-year media engagement with journalists held on Tuesday in Lagos.
He noted that the port’s current performance, at close to 50 per cent capacity utilisation, reflects growing trust by shipping lines and cargo owners in Nigeria’s first deep seaport.
According to him, the terminal has recorded continuous growth in the volume of 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled on a monthly basis.
Qiang explained that sustaining this growth would depend largely on efficient multimodal connectivity, describing barge operations as a key cargo evacuation option that presently accounts for about 10 per cent of outbound cargo movement.
He said the ongoing Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road project is expected to reduce traffic congestion and significantly improve access to the port, while rail connectivity remains vital to supporting the expanding industrial activities within the Lekki axis.
The Lekki Port boss added that the Federal Government is keen on increasing cargo movement by rail, noting that improved rail infrastructure would enhance the distribution of goods beyond the port environment.
Qiang reaffirmed that Lekki Port operates as a fully automated terminal, but observed that some delays may continue until all stakeholders, including relevant government agencies, fully embrace end-to-end digital operations.
He stressed that customs processes, especially physical cargo examinations, alongside other port services, need to be completely digitalised to shorten cargo dwell time.
He added that closer collaboration among customers, terminal operators and government institutions is essential for automation to deliver optimal results, noting that integration between the customs platform, terminal operating system and users is already captured in an agreed implementation timeline.
Qiang further stated that improved connectivity and operational efficiency would enable the port to significantly boost capacity through performance optimisation, even without physical expansion.
The media parley also featured a guided tour of key operational areas, including customs examination zones, scanning facilities and shipside operations, showcasing round-the-clock cargo clearance supported by modern, world-class infrastructure.