Nigeria

Port of Lagos (NG LOS)

Nigeria
Port of Lagos, Nigeria © Quadrex24 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE NG LOS
Coordinates 6.4000, 3.4000 (6°24′N 3°24′E)
Nearest city Lagos
Body of water Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 7 m
Channel depth 14 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 ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #320
  • 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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