Nigeria's downstream petroleum supply chain received fresh vessel berthing activities on June 6, 2026, as AGO and Butane cargoes discharged and loaded across key Lagos terminals.
Latest tanker positions monitored by Petroleumprice.ng indicate that marketers, depot operators and refinery-linked supply channels continue to sustain product distribution through coastal shipping operations. While AGO remains the dominant product movement, Butain, and other feedstock cargoes are also expected to support refining and downstream supply activities.
Confirmed Vessel Berthing Schedule
ALFRED TEMILE
- Cargo: BUTANE
- Quantity: 13,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 05 June 2026
- Berth Date: 06 June 2026
- Jetty: Petroleum Wharf Apapa
- Receiver: ARDOVA / NIPCO
- Status: Loaded at NLNG Bonny, next tanker scheduled to berth and commence discharge operations.
HUDSON
- Cargo: AGO
- Quantity: 20,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 02 June 2026
- Berth Date: 06 June 2026
- Depot: EMADEB
- Receiver: OCTAVUS
- Status: Loaded at Dangote Refinery, next tanker scheduled to berth and discharge cargo.
Market Outlook
The latest vessel schedule indicates limited but strategic product movements within the downstream sector, with one Butane cargo and one AGO cargo berthing on June 6.
The arrival of Alfred Temile's 13,000-metric-tonne Butane cargo is expected to support LPG-related supply activities for ARDOVA and NIPCO, while Hudson's 20,000-metric-tonne AGO cargo will contribute to diesel availability through the Octavus distribution network.
Although vessel activity remains relatively light during the period under review, the scheduled cargoes will help sustain product inventories across their respective supply chains and support continued fuel distribution activities in key markets.