Nigeria

Port of Lagos (NG LOS)

UN/LOCODE
NG LOS
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
14 m
Nearest city
Lagos
Body of water
Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Nigeria
Port of Lagos, Nigeria © Quadrex24 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Coordinates
6.4000, 3.4000 (6°24′N 3°24′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
7 m
Anchorage depth
15 m
Cargo pier depth
14.4 m
Oil terminal depth
17 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
267.1 m × 50 m × 13.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#320
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #320
93.22
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 93.22

Located in Nigeria, the port of Lagos serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Lagos has a Large harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Lagos work with a channel depth of 14.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Lagos located?
Lagos is a seaport in Nigeria.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lagos?
The UN/LOCODE for Lagos is NG LOS.
What is the channel depth at Lagos?
The channel depth at Lagos is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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