As of Friday, 9th May 2025, Our tanker report today indicates that Nigeria’s tanker activity surged as major ports in Lagos and Warri actively receive cargo.
A total of five tankers discharged Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and crude oil into high-volume depots strengthening supply ahead of expected market volatility.
These coordinated deliveries continue to stabilise inventory levels across the downstream sector and offer pricing leverage for marketers eyeing the next fuel price cycle.
Lagos Port Updates
SL AREMU
- Terminal: Fatgbems
- Product: PMS
- Quantity: 15,000 MT
- Status: Arrived 6 May, Berthed 9 May
- Remarks: SL AREMU berthed and prepared to commence discharge operations. This delivery boosts Fatgbems’ PMS stockpile, supporting Prudent Energy’s distribution capacity.
CAPT GREGORY
- Terminal: Menj Oil
- Product: PMS
- Quantity: 10,500 MT
- Status: Arrived 8 May, Berthed 9 May
- Remarks: Discharge began immediately upon berthing, injecting fresh PMS volumes into Menj Oil’s storage facility.
Warri Port Activity
BURAN
- Terminal: NIPCO Warri
- Product: AGO
- Quantity: 7,600 MT
- Status: Arrived 8 May, Berthed 9 May
- Remarks: BURAN berthed and began discharging AGO, reinforcing regional diesel supply during high post-holiday demand.
MATRIX TRIUMPH
- Terminal: Matrix Energy
- Product: PMS
- Quantity: 15,000 MT
- Status: Arrived 8 May, Berthed 9 May
- Remarks: MATRIX TRIUMPH discharged its cargo at Matrix Energy’s jetty, supporting depot replenishment and sales planning.
Dangote Refinery Update
POPI SAZAKLIS
- Terminal: Dangote Refinery
- Product: Crude Oil
- Quantity: 136,124 MT
- Status: Arrived 23 April, Berthed 8 May
- Remarks: POPI SAZAKLIS completed berthing and began crude discharge, providing essential feedstock for Dangote Refinery’s production cycle.
Why Today’s Tanker Report Matters
Together, these five tankers delivered over 194,000 metric tonnes of petroleum and crude cargo. This bulk volume directly supports Nigeria’s fuel supply chain, particularly as forex rates exceed ₦1,640/USD and marketers face competitive pricing pressure.
Moreover, today’s active berthings signal supply chain strength crucial for maintaining stable retail prices amid increasing consumer demand and ongoing FX challenges.
What to Watch Next
Looking ahead, tankers like ST Lady Meenah and Mycroft remain in queue for berthing at AA Rano, Chisco, and AYM Shafa terminals.
As demand continues to climb, the Tanker Report Today remains the definitive pulse check on Nigeria’s fuel logistics performance delivering timely updates on critical cargo movements.
