What Lekki Port does

Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited operates the Lekki Deep Sea Port, a multi-purpose deep sea port in the Lagos Free Zone at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. The port became fully operational on April 1, 2023, and is positioned as Nigeria's deepest sea port and one of the largest in West Africa. It is a public-private partnership jointly owned by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company), Tolaram, the Lagos State Government, and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Container terminal operations are managed by Lekki Freeport Terminal, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group.

Lekki Port's core offering comprises three terminals — container, dry bulk, and liquid bulk — supported by 5 Super-post Panamax twin-lift Ship-to-Shore Cranes (65T, 21-container reach), 15 Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (1-over-6 stacking, 16 wheels), a Nuctech FS 6000 non-intrusive scanning facility with dual-energy X-ray imaging integrated with License Plate Recognition and Container Code Recognition systems, a 153-capacity pre-gate truck park with RFID/biometric automated gate and Vehicle Booking System, and 80-ton Bollard Pull Azimuth Stern Drive tugboats (the first of the 2813 model in Africa) deployed by NPA. The port is the only Nigerian facility with marine infrastructure capable of berthing ultra-large container vessels such as the 14,812 TEU LNG-powered CMA CGM Scandola.

Revenue is generated via transactional port service and cargo handling charges — vessel berthing, cargo handling, container storage, and related fees across the three terminals. Specific tariffs are not publicly disclosed. The customer base comprises international container shipping lines (CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, ZIM), bulk cargo operators, importers, exporters, and logistics companies. In 2025, Lekki Port handled 40.6% of Nigeria's national cargo throughput (129.3 million metric tons total), with transshipment volumes surging 205.8% year-over-year. The 45-year concession is projected to generate USD 200 billion in revenue to government agencies and 170,000+ direct and indirect jobs over its term. Go-to-market is enterprise infrastructure sales via direct engagement, industry conferences, and regulatory partnerships; pricing is opaque and concession-based.

Name

Lekki Port

Legal name

Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited

Website

https://lekkiport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lekki Port is a deep sea port in Lagos, Nigeria, operating container, dry bulk, and liquid bulk terminals for international shipping lines, bulk cargo operators, and importers/exporters, with CMA CGM's subsidiary managing the container terminal as the sole operator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Transloading & Intermodal Bulk Transfer Facilities (Rail/Truck/Conveyor/Barge) (TLAHABAN), Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH)

Keywords

• Deep sea port operations
• Container terminal services
• Cargo handling services
• Port logistics infrastructure
• Bulk cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lekki

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port Services and Cargo Handling Charges: Lekki Port generates revenue through charges for vessel berthing, cargo handling, container storage, and related port services at its container terminal, dry bulk terminal, and liquid bulk terminal. The port is operated by Lekki Freeport Terminal (a subsidiary of CMA CGM Group) and serves as the container terminal operator.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lekki Port operates a multi-purpose deep sea port within the Lagos Free Zone providing container terminal, dry bulk terminal, and liquid bulk terminal services. It uses advanced cargo handling equipment — 5 Super-post Panamax twin-lift STS Cranes, 15 RTG Cranes, an automated gate system with Vehicle Booking System, and a Nuctech FS 6000 non-intrusive scanning facility — to serve international shipping lines including CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, and ZIM. The port supports transshipment operations, container storage, and customs-integrated cargo clearance for the Nigerian and broader West African trade market.

Product overview

Lekki Deep Sea Port is a landmark multi-purpose deep sea port operating in the Lagos Free Zone as Nigeria's largest sea port and one of the largest in West Africa. The port offers three core terminal services: Container Terminal (with 5 STS cranes and 15 RTG cranes), Dry Bulk Terminal, and Liquid Bulk Terminal. Supporting infrastructure includes the Nuctech FS 6000 scanning facility with dual-energy X-ray imaging for cargo inspection, a 153-capacity pre-gate truck park with automated gate system, and marine equipment services. Fully operational since April 1, 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Multi-purpose container handling facility equipped with 5 Super-post Panamax twin lift STS Cranes (65T capacity) with under-spreader load for 21-container wide reach, and 15 Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes with 1-over-6 stacking capability; the terminal is operated by Lekki Freeport Terminal (a CMA CGM Group subsidiary) and serves international container shipping lines including CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, and ZIM.
• Dry Bulk Terminal Dedicated terminal facility for handling dry bulk cargo operations (e.g., coal, minerals, grain) for bulk commodity traders and industrial buyers requiring specialized berths and handling infrastructure.
• Liquid Bulk Terminal Dedicated terminal facility for handling liquid bulk cargo operations (e.g., petroleum products, chemicals) for energy and industrial commodity buyers requiring specialized liquid bulk berths and handling infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40.6% market share — Lekki Port emerged as Nigeria's leading port facility handling over 40% of the nation's total cargo throughput in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting and core.

• Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025NSC conducted an official delegation visit to Lekki Port on June 4, 2025, touring key operational zones and receiving briefings on the port's infrastructure and capabilities. Both parties are engaged in enhancing trade facilitation, operational transparency, and regional port competitiveness.
• Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025ICRC Director General Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh visited Lekki Port in February 2025 for courtesy discussions with Managing Director Wang Qiang on key infrastructure developments and strategic collaboration. As a PPP project, ICRC regulatory oversight is relevant to the port's governance structure.
• Zoe Maritime Resources LimitedsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Zoe Maritime Resources Limited, as organiser of Lagos International Maritime Week 2024, provided exclusive port tours to conference delegates, showcasing Lekki Port's world-class facilities and advanced infrastructure to maritime industry leaders and stakeholders.
• Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2024Nigeria Customs Service is a key regulatory partner at Lekki Port. NCS operates the scanning facility, customs clearance procedures, and gate processes at the port. The port and NCS co-hosted the 2024 roadshow series to promote efficient customs procedures. The Customs Area Controller for Lagos Free Zone oversees NCS operations at the port.
• NuctechsupportingTechnology or Integration · 30 August 2023Nuctech supplied the FS 6000 non-intrusive scanning equipment for Lekki Port's state-of-the-art cargo scanning facility. The Nuctech FS 6000 system uses dual-energy X-ray imaging technology for cargo inspection and security screening.
• Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPA is a shareholder in Lekki Port and is responsible for marine services at the port, having deployed two 80-ton Bollard Pull neoteric tugboats and pilot/marine services. NPA regulatory oversight ensures compliance with national port standards, and Lekki Port operates within NPA's jurisdictional framework.
• Lekki Freeport Terminal (CMA CGM Group subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLekki Freeport Terminal operates the container terminal at Lekki Deep Sea Port as a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, one of the world's largest container shipping lines. The terminal operator manages all container handling operations using the port's STS cranes and RTG equipment.
• Lagos State GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLekki Port collaborates with the Lagos State Government on traffic management, specifically for a full-scope traffic management plan covering the entire Lekki Economic Zones Area, addressing road infrastructure and cargo evacuation logistics.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Port of Tema (Meridian Port Services / MPS): Ghana's flagship deep-water container terminal at Tema, also a recently built (PPP) deep-sea facility serving as West Africa's primary transshipment hub. Directly comparable as a West African deep-water container terminal competing for the same vessel calls and transshipment flows that Lekki is targeting.
• Port of Lomé (Lomé Container Terminal - LCT): Togolese deep-water port and one of the leading West African transshipment hubs; a directly comparable PPP-supported deep-water facility whose transshipment gains are the principal competitive threat to Lekki's hub ambitions.
• Port of Abidjan (PAA / Terminal à Conteneurs d'Abidjan): Ivory Coast's main multi-purpose deep-water port, operated in part with CMA Terminals. Competes head-to-head with Lekki for West African container and bulk volumes across similar hinterlands.
• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.): Independent global container terminal operator active in emerging markets (Africa, Asia, the Americas) under PPP / concession structures. Highly comparable in terms of greenfield deep-water terminal operations, concession-based business model, and emerging-market execution profile.

Broad incumbents

• Transnet National Ports Authority (Port of Durban): South Africa's state-owned port authority operating Africa's busiest container terminal at Durban. Comparable as a state-involved African port operator with multi-purpose terminals and large-scale cargo handling — useful benchmark for throughput, governance, and concession economics.
• China Merchants Port Holdings: Hong Kong-listed global terminal operator with significant African and emerging-market port holdings. Comparable as a large, Chinese-affiliated port operator with deep-water container, bulk, and multi-purpose facilities across emerging markets.
• APM Terminals: Maersk-owned global container terminal operator running African container facilities and operating deep-water terminals in West Africa. Broad incumbent peer for container terminal operations, vessel handling, and yard automation.
• DP World: Global terminal operator running deep-water container and multi-purpose terminals across Africa, Asia and the Americas. Broad incumbent comparator for port operations, automation, and shipping-line contracts, with footprints at competitor West African ports.

Others

• CMA CGM / CMA Terminals: Global container shipping line and terminal operator whose subsidiary (Lekki Freeport Terminal) operates Lekki's container terminal. It is the proximate owner/operator of the port's primary terminal and a key peer for understanding terminal operating economics, but is also a customer/shareholder rather than a like-for-like port infrastructure operator.

Regional players

• Port of Mombasa (Kenya Ports Authority): East Africa's largest port and a regional transshipment gateway for hinterland economies. Comparable deep-water multi-purpose terminal operations and PPP-linked modernization, though serving a different geography and competing for limited intra-Africa transshipment volumes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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