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Nigeria’s premier port terminal, APM in Apapa, Lagos has made history by berthing EA Centaurus, the largest container vessel to ever visit the Lagos Port Complex. The EA Centaurus, owned by COSCO Shipping, has a capacity of 7,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) measuring 272 meters in length, and 43 meters in width, and has a 14.3-meter draft.
The ship sails under the flag of Singapore and has departed the Lagos port en route to Lekki port. EA Centaurus beats the 6,606 TEU container ship, The Kota Cantik, another Singapore-flagged mega vessel which arrived at the Apapa wharf last year.
The Kota Cantik is managed by Pacific International Lines (PIL) and has a draught of 11.6 metres, a length overall (LOA) of 300 metres and a beam of 40 metres. The arrival of the EA Centaurus in Nigeria has generated considerable buzz, as it heralds a substantial investment prospect for the nation. This development comes on the heels of the vessel’s cargo, which includes vital economic commodities, thereby creating a lucrative opening for growth and expansion in the region
The vessel’s arrival marks a significant milestone for the COSCO Shipping Lines, highlighting its expanding services in West Africa. This signifies an economic recovery driven by increased exports of commodities like minerals, sesame seeds, and cashews. The arrival of EA Centaurus signifies a transformative shift in the types of vessels Apapa can accommodate.
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Larger ships allow for greater economies of scale, which can help reduce import costs for Nigeria, reflecting the country’s growing trade capacity and APM Terminals’ dedication to supporting this growth.
