The Management of the Lekki Port in Lagos says it has successfully berthed the MAERSK EDIRNE, a 13,092 TEUs vessel which is the largest container vessel, to ever berth in Nigeria till date.
The Port in a statement said the container vessel docked at Lekki Port at 14.42 hours on Sunday January 21, 2024.
It stated that the MAERSK EDIRNE is one of 13 large container vessels which form the new CMA CGM WAX service that will operate along key locations including Xiamen, Qingdao, Shanghai, Singapore, Lekki Port, and Abidjan.
“This marks a pivotal moment in our maritime history as Lekki Port proudly joins the esteemed CMA CGM West Africa express service, as the only port in Nigeria that is in this impressive port rotation. This is a testament to Lekki Port’s capability to accommodate large container vessels, solidifying its position as a key player in global trade,” it said.
