As of today, Monday 14th April 2025, at least seven petroleum tankers berthed at various Nigerian terminals over the weekend (Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April), discharging a combined volume of over 334,832 metric tonnes (MT) of refined and crude products. discharges were recorded at Dangote, NIPCO, ARDOVA, Total, and other facilities, with products ranging from AGO and PMS to base oil, Jet And naphtha.
The following tankers were recorded.
Tanker Arrivals and Discharges
Lagos Axis
- Vessel: CLYDE
Terminal: NIPCO
Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO)
Quantity: 25,000 MT
Status: Arrived on the 8th, berthed on 12th
Remarks: Loaded at Dangote Refinery; Discharge in progress - Vessel: MOSUNMOLA
Terminal: ARDOVA
Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
Quantity: 38,000 MT
Status: Arrived on the 7th, berthed o. 12th.
Remarks: Discharging; Loaded at Dangote Refinery - Vessel: LENI P
Terminal: Dangote Jetty
Product: Refined Crude / CBFS
Quantity: 120,000 MT
Status: Arrived on the 10th, berthed on the 12th.
Remarks: Loaded at Dangote Refinery - Vessel: STENA SUNRISE
Terminal: Dangote Anchorage
Product: Crude Oil
Quantity: 135,909 MT
Status: Arrived on the 5th, berthed on 12th.
Remarks: Next tanker to berth for discharge into Dangote Refinery
Warri Axis
- Vessel: ZONDA
Terminal: Pivot Energy
Product: AGO / Jet A1
Quantity: 9,000 / 11,000 MT
Status: Arrived on the 6th, berthed on the 13th.
Remarks: Awaiting discharge clearance
Remarks: Next tanker to berth for discharge into Dangote Refinery - Vessel: JULIA THERESA
Terminal: TOTAL
Product: Base Oil
Quantity: 3,922 MT
Status: Arrived on the 10th, berthed on the 13th
Remarks: Discharging in progress
Strategic Implications
The weekend berthings reflect tight coordination between private operators, port authorities, and inland depots. Product variety ranged from AGO and PMS to crude oil, base oil and naphthalene confirming both domestic supply alignment and international export activity. Dangote Jetty in particular remains a high-traffic anchor for refined and crude operations.
Outlook
Weekend tanker movements are playing a growing role in Nigeria’s downstream stability. With seven tankers processed between 12–13 April, and more expected in the week ahead, the outlook remains strong for sustained port throughput especially amid volatile pricing, forex constraints and refinery output scheduling.
