As of today 15th April 2025, two petroleum tankers berthed at key Nigerian ports, delivering refined products to boost local supply amidst ongoing volatility in the international oil market.
The tankers were received at Calabar and Lagos terminals with combined discharges totalling 28,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Butane, respectively.
Tanker Arrivals and Discharges
Calabar Axis
- Vessel: FATIMA ZARAH
- Terminal: DOZZY
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 15,000 MT
- Status: Arrived on the 13th
- Remarks: Yet to Discharge
Lagos Axis
- Vessel: ALFRED TEMILE 10
- Terminal: AA RANO
- Product: Butane (LPG)
- Quantity: 13,000 MT
- Status: Arrived on the 13th.
- Remarks: Loaded at NNLG Bonny, yet to discharge part cargo at Apapa, balanced at AA Rano jetty.
Strategic Implications
These recent discharges signal steady import activities despite currency volatility and fluctuating depot prices. The LPG discharge at AA Rano Lagos aligns with growing domestic demand for cooking gas, while the PMS cargo at Calabar ensures distribution support in the South-South region.
Outlook
Tanker movement data continues to reflect robust coordination among private operators and terminal managers. More cargoes are expected in the days ahead, providing a buffer against supply disruptions and helping stabilise prices across regions.