laudate:


So, if Onne port is privately run by Intels (the concession has been suspended by the NPA, by the way) does it mean that importers cannot use the port to bring their goods into the country?

laudate:


So, if Onne port is privately run by Intels (the concession has been suspended by the NPA, by the way) does it mean that importers cannot use the port to bring their goods into the country?

PointZerom:
Shut up.

obailala:
Anybody is allowed to use Onne, but I hear it cost more, so only oil companies seem to patronize it.

erico2k2:
Plz check this live link
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ports/803/Nigeria_port:ONNE

erico2k2:

You got a point, that poster is uninformed. I ship to Onne port, that statement of obsession with Lagos is not true per say, I think its a Biz decision to either do Lagos or the South East. Even Onitsha ports received cargoes. Cos at the Shipping oys in china there are shipments bound for them destinations I mentioned. If I think its more profitable to ship to Lagos cos my mkt target is South West then yea.ie Bulk sales. But if I'm selling per unit then the final destination would be my target mkt.

autojosh:


Note, however, that the Intels’ Onne port in River state is Nigeria’s best run and perhaps the most active ports in the country. The Intels’ Onne seaport is a privately-run seaport within the same region as the abandoned ports.

According to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, in 2017, the cargo throughput on Nigeria seaport was highest at Onne Port.

In that year, the Onne Port had cargo throughput of 25,836,246 (while inward was 1,947,347, outward was 23,888,899).

This was followed by Apapa Port with 18,909,238 (inward was 17,523,313, while outward was 1,385,925)

Tin Can Island Port was third with 15,520,925 (inward was 14,623 and outward was 1,385,925).

Meanwhile, the other seaports – Port Harcourt, Warri, Calabar – struggled with very poor cargo throughput.

Please note that these almost comatose seaports are within the same axis as the high-performing Onne port.

So, what really is the excuse for the neglect of the seaports at Port Harcourt, Warri and Calabar?

laudate:


Stop telling lies. Different companies and importers use onne port to ship in a variety of goods, not just oil & gas companies!

solutionist:



You and your partner apparently didn't read the post to the end. It is either that or you both have comprehension problem.

erico2k2:

look here and get sense
lazy youth
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ports/803/Nigeria_port:ONNE

erico2k2:

Are you sure you understood what I wrote or was that a knee jerk reacting post? cos from where I'm standing my post was not an argument but a statement of fact when it comes to what port to ship to, how can you argue against that?? and what part of it don't you agree to??

autojosh:


Note, however, that the Intels’ Onne port in River state is Nigeria’s best run and perhaps the most active ports in the country. The Intels’ Onne seaport is a privately-run seaport within the same region as the abandoned ports.

According to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, in 2017, the cargo throughput on Nigeria seaport was highest at Onne Port.

In that year, the Onne Port had cargo throughput of 25,836,246 (while inward was 1,947,347, outward was 23,888,899).

This was followed by Apapa Port with 18,909,238 (inward was 17,523,313, while outward was 1,385,925)

Tin Can Island Port was third with 15,520,925 (inward was 14,623 and outward was 1,385,925).

Meanwhile, the other seaports – Port Harcourt, Warri, Calabar – struggled with very poor cargo throughput.

Please note that these almost comatose seaports are within the same axis as the high-performing Onne port.

So, what really is the excuse for the neglect of the seaports at Port Harcourt, Warri and Calabar?

harrismcse:
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please stop talking trash? Onitsha port is working and the million of traders there will waste their time and resources to bring their goods in tru lagos? the Federal government is tactically under developing the SS/SE regions to the detriment of the whole nation. Apapa is a nightmare because of port activities, even at that they cant repair the roads, instead they ask Dangote to repair and be given a tax waiver worth billions of naira. we are a failed and divisive state. like someone said earlier I blame GEJ, cos if he had put his foot on ground to revamp and dredge those that need dredging with d speed of light all this trash wont be happening.

computer0810:
bcoz militant will take advantage of it and we all know lagos is home for all.....yoruba's are very accommodating

autojosh:
Nigeria and Benin Republic are competitors in the maritime business. The two West African countries are competing to be the Load Center, otherwise known as transshipment base, in West Africa.

Tragically, Contonou has remained the haven for Nigerian importers.

About 60% of all the imports to West Africa are destined to Nigeria. However, what gets to our seaports is just about 10%.

In other words, all the shipment coming to West Africa are billed for Nigeria, but at the end of the day what gets to Nigerian port directly is just about 10%.

The greater amount of cargoes are offloaded in neigbouring ports in Cotonou and other West African states and then they are transshipped to Nigeria. This is mostly because the seaports at Apapa and Tin Can are enormously overwhelmed.


Calabar Port Terminal

Meanwhile, Nigeria has 4 other sea ports that are underutilized or abandoned. The seaports are in Warri, Calabar, Koko and Port Harcourt.

Unarguably, Nigeria enjoys a large market advantage over Benin Republic because of her population, but sadly, it is Benin Republic that benefits from the large market of Nigeria.

Many countries of the world do not have such luxuries of having multiple seaports. Some are landlocked. Fortunately, Nigeria is blessed with many natural harbors and ports. Sadly, we are not taking advantage of this blessing.

Indeed, Nigeria needs deep seaports. However, if fully utilized, the abandoned and underutilized seaports in Nigeria have the capacity to significantly increase our national revenue and indeed our GDP.

So, why are the Port Harcourt, Calabar, Warri and Koko seaports underutilized?


Port Harcourt Port Terminal

Note, however, that the Intels’ Onne port in River state is Nigeria’s best run and perhaps the most active ports in the country. The Intels’ Onne seaport is a privately-run seaport within the same region as the abandoned ports.

According to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, in 2017, the cargo throughput on Nigeria seaport was highest at Onne Port.

In that year, the Onne Port had cargo throughput of 25,836,246 (while inward was 1,947,347, outward was 23,888,899).

This was followed by Apapa Port with 18,909,238 (inward was 17,523,313, while outward was 1,385,925)

Tin Can Island Port was third with 15,520,925 (inward was 14,623 and outward was 1,385,925).

Meanwhile, the other seaports – Port Harcourt, Warri, Calabar – struggled with very poor cargo throughput.

Please note that these almost comatose seaports are within the same axis as the high-performing Onne port.

So, what really is the excuse for the neglect of the seaports at Port Harcourt, Warri and Calabar?


Warri Port Terminal


Intel Onne Port

https://autojosh.com/why-are-the-four-other-seaports-in-nigeria-abandoned/

solutionist:

erico2k2:

I never disputed that, I know Onne port is one of THE best ports in Nigeria, I use it all the time, I'm basically saying the post did not capture ports of Sapele instead said Koko which has next to non existent. I was basically saying for economic reasons one might chose Lagos to Onne port cos of market target. Let me give you an Instant, I'm shipping a car to Lagos right a bout now cos I want to do work on it @ Lagos so the container is going to Lagos 1st time in for years!
I recon U mis understood me.

BiafraIShere:
Everything about the !diotic republic of Nigeria is just disgusting. This worthless country would rather allow it's home bound cargo to land at Cotonou than for it to land at the Eastern ports! A sensible and responsible government would have given the shipping companies incentives like reduced cost/tax for berthing in the Eastern ports in order to discourage them from going to Lagos yet the bastards won't do it, just because of primitive and tribal sentiment! The same problem is occurring in the airports, when Enugu was made an international airport, some suffersicated bastards from the waste claimed it will kill local airlines!! These same !diots launched scathing campaign against giving Enugu airport an international status, and today, after succeeding in getting themselves into the centre, they have stiffled the AIIA through scorched earth policies like not expanding the runways to allow for bigger aircrafts and equally refusing to install equipment that could enhance night landing. Now, international flights are known to arrive mostly at night and they all use big aircrafts!! Major airlines have continued to avoid using AIIA due to these deliberate bottlenecks and only Ethiopian airlines have continued to risk it against all odds. Nigeria is cursed and will remain a laughing stock while it's citizens will continue to kill each other because they subhumans who failed to evolve. Tufiakwa!!!!

CSTR1003:
The incontrovertible fact is that Nigeria is going nowhere having Lagos as the only port state.

We will just be kidding ourselves if we believe that is sustainable.

When Nigeria and Nigerians are ready for development, the right thing will be done.

theenchanter:
It always beat my imagination how Nigeria end up inflicting hardship on itself just because of "marginalization". Take it or leave it, some parts of Nigeria is being marginalized, the nation can't move forward with this set-up.

Don't tell me states govt can build their seaports when their federal allocation can only pay salaries and minor road projects.

CSTR1003:

I assume your greatest desire is to see igbos go back home so that you can have Lagos to yourselves .

Steps like this is what you should pray for.

Some igbos are in Lagos because that is where their goods are cleared.

computer0810:
bcoz militant will take advantage of it and we all know lagos is home for all.....yoruba's are very accommodating

computer0810:
bcoz militant will take advantage of it and we all know lagos is home for all.....yoruba's are very accommodating

Xander85:


You typed this and sat back to review it, feeling mighty pleased with yourself that you've made a sensible post abi?

If militants are running amok all over the Niger Delta, how come the production of oil and and gas has increased and stabilised? Oil production in your 'dangerous' Niger Delta has now peaked at over two million barrels per day?

Can you share links of news stories reporting the kidnap or murder of indigenous or expatriate oil and gas workers in the past two months? For every one you post, i'll post three of criminality in the South West.

theenchanter:
It always beat my imagination how Nigeria end up inflicting hardship on itself just because of "marginalization". Take it or leave it, some parts of Nigeria is being marginalized, the nation can't move forward with this set-up.

Don't tell me states govt can build their seaports when their federal allocation can only pay salaries and minor road projects.

Don't tell me they can generate revenue on their own when there's not much economic presence in the regions.

Don't tell me their citizens can pay tax to generate revenue when their people are jobless, hungry and angry.

A sensible central govt will tryna ease Lagos seaport by allowing cargoes that are eastern bound use any of the remaining ports, afterall; not all consignment are for Lagos alone, what's d point in wasting about 30days to clear goods in Lagos when the remaining ports are useless?

Nigeria is fvcked up, big time!... even Benin republic is feeding on Nigeria's carcass.

Odingo1:
Nigeria is a segregated country that doesn't want all its part to develop, they prefer backwardness and their tribes prefer seeing others suffering and on sunday and friday they will enter churches and mosque to go and deceive their-selves.

South Africa have six standard seaport that covers the whole country, you cant live in Capetown and be going all the way to Durban to clear your goods.

computer0810:
bcoz militant will take advantage of it and we all know lagos is home for all.....yoruba's are very accommodating

hypnotic:
the IGR of lagos will bottom down

computer0810:
bcoz militant will take advantage of it and we all know lagos is home for all.....yoruba's are very accommodating