Nigerdock
Nigerdock FZE is a Nigerian maritime and logistics company operating Snake Island Port, an 85-hectare multipurpose seaport and free zone in Lagos. It provides port terminal operations, ship repair, logistics, and free zone services to shipping lines, oil and gas, and industrial customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersLagos, Nigeria
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Nigerdock does
Nigerdock FZE is a privately held Nigerian maritime and logistics company that operates Snake Island Port, an 85-hectare multipurpose seaport facility located within the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ) in Lagos. Established in 1986 by the Nigerian Federal Government with World Bank funding and privatized in 2003 when it was acquired by Jagal Group, Nigerdock operates a 45-year renewable concession through the Nigerian Ports Authority and holds a 99-year lease from 1992 to 2091 on its underlying land. The company runs three terminals at Snake Island Port (General Cargo, Container, and Multipurpose), supported by 2.5km of quayside, six ship berths, nine barge berths, and depth up to 16.5 meters, capable of handling vessels up to 325 meters LOA.
The company's core product lines are port terminal operations (containers, general cargo, bulk, barge operations, stevedoring, warehousing), ship repair services anchored by Nigeria's largest 25,000 DWT dry dock and a 3,000 DWT floating dock, integrated logistics and supply chain services within the free zone, and free zone property solutions offering corporate tax exemptions. All revenue is generated through transaction-based, quote-priced service contracts under a B2B enterprise sales model; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its customer base spans global shipping lines and logistics operators (MSC, COSCO, Medlog, AGL, LCM), oil and gas majors (Seplat, ArcelorMittal, Transocean, ACPM), and industrial/manufacturing tenants locating within SIIFZ. Distribution is direct, through sales directors managing enterprise accounts at Snake Island Port and via clearing agents and freight forwarders at Tin Can Island Port.
The most consequential recent strategic action is the March 2026 signing of a 45-year sub-concession agreement with MSC Group, the world's largest shipping line, to develop and operate an exclusive 30-hectare container terminal with a 910-meter quay, six ship-to-shore cranes, and 18 meters of draft, targeted for completion in 2028 as part of MSC's broader $1B+ Nigeria infrastructure commitment. Nigerdock has 501–1,000 employees and is expanding capacity alongside strong sector tailwinds — Nigeria's ports grew 24.8% in 2025 to 129.3 million metric tonnes of cargo and over 2.1 million TEUs of container traffic. The company maintains a safety record exceeding 19 million man-hours without Lost Time Injury, has trained over 6,000 people in specialized maritime skills, and added a marine coatings subsidiary (Transocean Coatings FZE) in 2025.
Nigerdock firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nigerdock
- Legal name
- Nigerdock FZE
- Website
- https://nigerdock.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Nigerdock FZE is a Nigerian maritime and logistics company operating Snake Island Port, an 85-hectare multipurpose seaport and free zone in Lagos. It provides port terminal operations, ship repair, logistics, and free zone services to shipping lines, oil and gas, and industrial customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nigerdock industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Port and Maritime Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)
- SIC
- Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Inland / River Container Terminals (Barge-Served) (TLAHAAAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dangerous Goods / IMO Breakbulk Handling & Storage (TLAHADAH), Off-Dock Container Yards (Near-Port Overflow Yards) (TLALAJAK)
Keywords
Where Nigerdock is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lagos
- HQ country
- Nigeria
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices2 records
Markets served
Nigerdock business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Port Terminal Operations: Revenue from handling containers, general cargo, bulk cargo, barge operations, stevedoring services, warehousing, and open storage at Snake Island Port's three terminals (General Cargo, Container, and Multipurpose)
- Ship Repair Services: Dry docking, vessel repair, refit, conversion, decommissioning, maintenance, equipment installation, hull preservation, mechanical works, electrical and electronic services for tankers, offshore supply vessels, tugboats, yachts, DP vessels, and dredgers
- Logistics Services: Integrated supply chain solutions including inbound/outbound transportation, inventory management, supply chain management, and general storage and warehousing within SIIFZ
- Free Zone Services: Free zone setup and services including registration, offices, land, warehousing, logistics, and property solutions with corporate tax exemptions
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Nigerdock product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nigerdock operates an integrated maritime and logistics platform centered on Snake Island Port in Lagos, Nigeria. Its core offerings include multipurpose port terminal operations (handling containers, general cargo, bulk cargo, and barges), Nigeria's largest ship repair facility with a 25,000 DWT dry dock and 3,000 DWT floating dock, integrated logistics and supply chain services, and the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone providing registration, offices, warehousing, and property solutions with corporate tax exemptions.
Product overview
Nigerdock operates an integrated maritime and logistics platform centered on Snake Island Port in Lagos, Nigeria. The core offering comprises Snake Island Port, a multipurpose 85-hectare port facility with three terminals (General Cargo, Container, and Multipurpose), supported by Nigeria's largest dry dock ship repair facility (25,000 DWT), integrated logistics and supply chain services, and Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ) providing free zone registration and property solutions. These interconnected services enable businesses to manufacture, store, and distribute within the Nigerian market from a single strategic hub.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Snake Island Port Terminals An 85-hectare multipurpose port facility within Snake Island Integrated Free Zone, operated under a 45-year renewable concession through the Nigerian Ports Authority. Comprises three terminals (General Cargo, Container, and Multipurpose) with 2.5km of quayside, six ship berths, nine barge berths, and up to 16.5m depth supporting deep-sea vessels up to 325m LOA. Services include container handling, general cargo, bulk cargo, barge operations, stevedoring, warehousing, and open storage for shipping lines, logistics companies, manufacturers, and oil and gas operators.
- Ship Repair Services Nigeria's largest dry dock facility (25,000 DWT) with floating dock and fully equipped workshops offering dry docking, vessel repair, hull preservation, mechanical works, electrical and electronic works, refit, conversion, decommissioning, and equipment installation services for tankers, offshore supply vessels, tugboats, yachts, DP vessels, and dredgers. The 25,000 DWT dry dock measures 200m(L) x 34m(W) with 6.4m draft and two 25-ton rail cranes; the 3,000 DWT floating dock measures 115m(L) x 16.2m(W) with 5m draft and 4-ton crane capacity.
- Logistics Services Integrated supply chain solutions including inbound and outbound transportation, inventory management, supply chain management, and general storage and warehousing within Snake Island Integrated Free Zone, serving shipping lines, manufacturers, oil and gas operators, and industrial customers requiring reliable Lagos-based logistics support.
- Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ) An economic zone operated by Nigerdock offering free zone setup and services including registration, offices, land, warehousing, logistics, and property solutions with corporate tax exemptions, full immigration support, expatriate guidance, security, quality facility management, and strategic Lagos location for manufacturers, distributors, and industrial enterprises seeking Nigerian market entry.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 19,000,000 man-hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Nigerdock
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nigerdock technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Nigerdock partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.
- MSC Group (Mediterranean Shipping Company)flagshipMSC Group, the world's largest shipping line, signed a 45-year sub-concession agreement with Nigerdock to develop and operate an exclusive container terminal at Snake Island Port. The terminal spans 30 hectares with a 910-meter quay, six ship-to-shore cranes, and up to 18 meters of draft, with completion targeted for 2028. This represents part of MSC Group's broader investment exceeding $1 billion in Nigeria's infrastructure and logistics sector.
- ITB Construction Nigeria (Chagoury Group subsidiary)coreITB Construction Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, was contracted alongside DEME Group to build the Snake Island Port container terminal, scheduled for completion by 2028.
- DEME Group (Belgium)coreBelgium's DEME Group was contracted alongside ITB Construction Nigeria to build the Snake Island Port container terminal, contributing to marine construction and dredging operations for the project.
- The Jagal FoundationsupportingNigerdock works with The Jagal Foundation to execute various community outreach programmes including health support, clean water provision, infrastructure development, education sponsorship, and job creation initiatives in neighboring communities.
- Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)corePublic-Private Partnership between Nigerdock and the Federal Government of Nigeria through the NPA for Snake Island Port development. Snake Island Port operates under a 45-year renewable concession through the NPA.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Nigerdock competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DP World: Global marine terminal operator with a meaningful African port footprint (including Dakar, Berbera, and other West/East African concessions). Directly comparable to Nigerdock as a deepwater container and multipurpose terminal operator with similar concession-based economics in emerging markets.
- APM Terminals: Maersk-owned global port operator running container terminals worldwide, including in West Africa. Comparable to Nigerdock on container and multipurpose terminal operations, G2G partnerships, and B2B shipping-line customer base.
- International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI): Philippines-headquartered global container terminal operator with presence in West Africa (including ICTSI Nigeria operations at Apapa). Closely comparable business model to Nigerdock as an independent container and multipurpose terminal concessionaire.
- ENL Consortium: Operates Terminals II and III at Apapa, Lagos, providing container and general cargo handling. Directly competes with Nigerdock for the same Lagos shipping-line and freight forwarder customer base.
- LADOL (Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base): Lagos-based free zone and logistics base serving oil & gas and offshore operators with quayside, fabrication, and ship services. Closely comparable integrated free zone / port model targeting similar offshore and industrial customers.
Broad incumbents
- PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global port operator with deep terminal concession experience. Comparable as a broad incumbent with similar terminal operations, although with a more diversified global portfolio rather than West Africa focus.
- Damen Shipyards: Global shipbuilding and ship repair group with yard and repair capabilities comparable to Nigerdock's dry dock and floating dock services, although broader in scope and global rather than West Africa-focused.
- Grimaldi Group: Italy-based shipping and terminal operator with ro-ro, car carrier, and port operations including in West Africa. Comparable in providing integrated shipping, terminal, and marine services to ship owners and industrial customers.
Regional players
- BUA Ports & Terminals: Nigerian port and terminals operator associated with the BUA conglomerate, operating port infrastructure in Nigeria. Comparable regional peer operating in the same Lagos/Nigerian port ecosystem as Nigerdock.
Others
- Tolaram Group: Singapore/Indonesia-headquartered conglomerate with logistics, port, and infrastructure interests across Africa including Nigeria. Adjacent peer given parallel interest in Nigerian/African infrastructure and free zone-type industrial plays.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Nigerdock social profiles
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Nigerdock leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles16 records
Nigerdock subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Nigerdock funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Nigerdock M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Nigerdock
What does Nigerdock do?
Nigerdock operates an integrated maritime and logistics platform centered on Snake Island Port in Lagos, Nigeria. Its core offerings include multipurpose port terminal operations (handling containers, general cargo, bulk cargo, and barges), Nigeria's largest ship repair facility with a 25,000 DWT dry dock and 3,000 DWT floating dock, integrated logistics and supply chain services, and the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone providing registration, offices, warehousing, and property solutions with corporate tax exemptions.
Is Nigerdock a public or private company?
Nigerdock is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Nigerdock founded?
Nigerdock was founded in 1986. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Nigerdock based?
Nigerdock is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, in the Africa region.
How does Nigerdock make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Port Terminal Operations are the primary driver. The others are ship Repair Services, logistics Services and free Zone Services.
Who are Nigerdock's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DP World, APM Terminals, International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), ENL Consortium and LADOL (Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base). Broad incumbents are PSA International, Damen Shipyards and Grimaldi Group. BUA Ports & Terminals is listed as a regional player. Tolaram Group is listed as an others.
Does Nigerdock have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nigerdock.
What industry is Nigerdock in?
Nigerdock's product category is Port and Maritime Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAAAD, Inland / River Container Terminals (Barge-Served), with a secondary code of TLAHADAH, Dangerous Goods / IMO Breakbulk Handling & Storage. Its NAICS code is 48832 and its SIC code is 4412.