As at today Thursday, 9th May 2025, the Tanker Report shows active movement of refined petroleum and crude oil as major Nigerian depots receive cargo.
Furthermore, a total of five vessels have been verified between Lagos and Warri, discharging Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and crude oil into strategic terminals.
Also, these coordinated discharges support Nigeria’s downstream supply chain as depots jostle for pricing edge ahead of fuel price reviews.
Lagos:
TORM VOYAGER
Terminal: NIPCO Lagos
Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
Quantity: 36,700 MT
Status: Arrived on 6th May, Berthed on 7th May
Remarks: TORM VOYAGER is currently discharging PMS.
Departure scheduled for 11 May. This bulk delivery supports Lagos retail throughput.
LADY DOYIN
Terminal: BOVAS OIL Lagos
Product: PMS
Quantity: 10,500 MT
Status: Arrived on 5th May, Berthed on 8th May
Remarks: Awaiting customs clearance. Discharge to begin later today, boosting BOVAS retail supply.
POPI SAZAKLIS
Terminal: Dangote Refinery
Product: Crude Oil
Quantity: 136,124 MT
Status: Arrived 23rd April, Berthed 8th May
Remarks: POPI SAZAKLIS has berthed for discharge.
This reinforces Dangote’s feedstock inventory for upcoming refining rounds.
ZONDA
Terminal: Ibachem
Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO)
Quantity: 20,000 MT
Status: Arrived 4th May, Berthed 7th May
Remarks: ZONDA is currently discharging AGO, coordinated by Energy Shield. Expected completion by 11 May.
BURAN
Terminal: NIPCO Warri
Product: AGO
Quantity: 7,600 MT
Status: Arrived 8th May, Berthing scheduled for 9th May
Remarks: BURAN is anchored and awaiting turn to berth.
Scheduled to complete discharge by 11 May.
Why Today’s Tanker Report Matters
However, these five tankers represent 210,924 metric tonnes of petroleum cargo receive, reinforcing Nigeria’s fuel ecosystem.
Morever, with forex above ₦1,725/USD and depot competition intensifying, these arrivals stabilise depot reserves and influence PMS and AGO pump prices.
Also, Terminal activity today is a vital indicator of supply-chain readiness as marketers respond to post-Eid demand spikes and price volatility.
What to Watch Next
Also, looking ahead, further berthings are expected at Ibru, Matrix, and AA Rano terminals.
However, vessels such as ST Lady Meenah and Matrix Triumph are in queue.
Furthermore, as demand peaks, the Tanker Report Today remains your window into Nigeria’s petroleum logistics pulse as you’ll get to know details of cargo receive.