Nigeria Anchorage

The Apapa port gridlock that returned this week was caused by breakdown of enforcement of the Electronic Truck Call-Up system (Eto) managed by Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Nigeria Anchorage findings on September 23, 2026 show hundreds of trucks parked along Ijora, Costain and Mile 2 axis waiting to enter Apapa and Tin Can without Eto tickets. Port users said it now takes 6 hours to access Apapa from Ijora, a journey that should take 20 minutes. For truckers, clearing agents and importers from Lagos to Jos and Abuja, here is the full list of NPA-approved Eto transit parks as of September 2026. What is NPA Eto? Eto is Electronic Truck Call-Up system introduced by NPA in 2021. Trucks must park at approved transit parks and get Eto ticket / call-up voucher with QR code before proceeding to port. Valid 4 hours. Cost N10,000-N15,000. FULL LIST: 1. MILE 2 TRUCK PARK — OPERATIONAL — 86 Trucks* Location: Mile 2, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway Status: Operational, largest on Mile 2 axis Best for: Ti...

The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has vowed to fully enforce the NPERA Act 2026 , including fines and criminal prosecution, to tackle corruption, unethical practices and inefficiency in Nigeria’s port sector. Director-General/CEO of NPERA, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON , stated this when he received a delegation from the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) led by its CEO, Ms. Cecilia Muller Torbrand , in Abuja. Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, DG and Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) CEO, Ms. Cecilia Muller Torbrand, in Abuja . Akutah said the new law has given NPERA far stronger enforcement powers than the former Nigerian Shippers’ Council Act , empowering the agency to sanction violators decisively. "

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new Import Duty Calculator for 2026 to help importers and clearing agents estimate their duty payment before their cargo arrives at Apapa , Tin Can Island , Onne and other ports. This follows complaints by importers that duty valuation at Lagos anchorage and terminals is not transparent and leads to overpayment and delays in berthing clearance. What is Customs Duty Calculator 2026 ? The Customs Duty Calculator is an online portal where you input your cargo details — HS Code , FOB value , weight, and quantity — and it calculates the total amount you will pay as Customs duty, VAT, and other charges at Apapa and Tin Can. According to NCS, the calculator uses the new 2026 exchange rate of N1,550 to $1 for duty assessment, and includes 7.5% VAT, 1% CISS, 4% FOB surcharge and ETLS levy. How to Check Your Duty at Apapa and Tin Can — Step by Step 1.  Go to customs.gov.ng duty calculator portal 2.  Select your port of arrival...