About Lekki Port
Who We Are
Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL) is the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which was awarded the Concession Agreement for development and operations of the Lekki Deep Sea Port by the Nigerian Ports Authority. LPLEL is required to develop, build and operate a common user, multipurpose port under the concession and has the right to sub-concession terminal operations to other companies.
LPLEL is a joint venture enterprise owned by a group of investors led by the Lekki Port Investment Holdings Inc (comprising China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. and Tolaram Group), the Lagos State Government and the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
LPLEL is incorporated under the Companies & Allied Matters Act regime, and licensed by the Lagos Free Zone to operate in the Free Zone under the NEPZA (Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority) Act. This opens a whole host of benefits for Lekki Port in terms of taxes, duties and other incentives.
Why Choose Lekki Deep Sea Port
- Lekki Port is more economical. It has more comprehensive services and supports the ecosystem because it is within a Free Zone.
- Fast track cargo evacuation for Free Zone customers.
- Largest seaport in Nigeria with a depth of 16.5 metres capable of receiving 18,000 TEUs vessels making it suitable for transshipment.
- The estimated time for clearing of import from vessel arrival is between 5 to 7 days, while the estimated time for the export processing is within 7 days from the gate.
- Spacious container terminal with over 15,000 ground slots.
- Ease of evacuation of containers by use of modern barges facilitating quick delivery to the final destination of the cargo.
- Fully automated modern port with 2 FS 6000 scanners to optimize inspection of cargo.
- Pre-gate Truck Park facilities and Automated Gates operated by optical character recognition portal for inbound and outbound truck movements for efficient traffic management.
- Modern marine services provided by the Nigerian Ports Authority. • Effective cargo clearance powered by Truck VBS.
- Presence of all required regulatory agencies including Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, etc. for efficient arrival and discharge of cargo.