Nigeria’s coastal depots recorded heightened late-January activity as six vessels carrying AGO, Jet A1, LPG (butane) and bitumen lined up to berth or discharge across Lagos and Warri, reflecting a noticeable surge in aviation fuel and gas supply into private depots.
The confirmed tanker movements involving Nipco, Ardova, Vitol and other private operators point to sustained downstream logistics activity, with several cargoes linked to Dangote Lekki loadings and Bonny River Terminal.
Confirmed Tanker Positions: Lagos Anchorage
ST LADY MEENAH – AGO
- Quantity: 30,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 27 January 2026
- Berth Date: 28 January 2026
- Jetty: New Oil
- Receiver: Nipco
- Status: Next tanker to berth / discharge
SL AREMU – Jet A1
- Quantity: 15,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 27 January 2026
- Berth Date: 27 January 2026
- Jetty: Petroleum Wharf, Apapa
- Receiver: Ardova
- Status: Loaded at Dangote Lekki, next tanker to berth / discharge
Confirmed Tanker Positions: At Berth – Lagos Axis
WATSON – Jet A1
- Quantity: 7,000 MT (ROB)
- Arrival Date: 24 January 2026
- Berth Date: 27 January 2026
- Depot: Emadeb
- Charterer: Glencore
- Status: Loaded at Dangote Lekki, awaiting clearances to commence discharge
ALFRED TEMILE 10 – LPG (Butane)
- Quantity: 13,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 27 January 2026
- Berth Date: 27 January 2026
- Depot: Navgas
- Charterer/Receiver: Vitol
- Status: Loaded at Bonny River Terminal, to discharge 6,500 MT parcel
Expected Tanker Positions: Warri & Escravos Axis
ALFRED TEMILE 10 – LPG (Butane)
- Quantity: 6,314 MT
- ETA: 31 January 2026
- ETB: 28 January 2026
- Jetty: Escravos
- Receiver: AYM Shafa
- Status: Loaded at Bonny River Terminal, yet to arrive for discharge
BITU RIVER – Bitumen
- Quantity: 9,954 MT
- ETA: 27 January 2026
- ETB: 28 January 2026
- Jetty: Ringardas
- Receiver: To be confirmed
- Status: Next tanker to berth / discharge
Market Outlook
The clustering of Jet A1 and LPG cargoes at Lagos private jetties signals a clear upswing in aviation fuel and cooking gas supply, with Dangote Lekki increasingly emerging as a dominant loading point for refined products.
With AGO, Jet A1, LPG and bitumen vessels scheduled to complete discharge before the end of January, depot operators anticipate improved truck-out activity and steadier inland distribution—subject to timely clearances and berth availability.