As of July 2, 2025, the West Africa Tanker Report confirms increased vessel traffic at Lagos ports with two Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) vessels Leste and Capt Gregory berthed and preparing to discharge, while a large crude oil tanker, Sonangol Amboen, is expected at the Dangote Refinery in Lekki.
LESTE – PMS Vessel at AA Rano Jetty, Lagos
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 20,000 metric tonnes
- Port: Lagos
- Depot: AA Rano
- Status: Arrived July 1st | Berthed July 1st 2025
- Remarks: Awaiting clearances to commence discharge
Analysis:
Leste arrived and berthed on July 1 at the AA Rano Jetty with a full cargo of 20,000MT PMS. Discharge operations have yet to begin due to pending regulatory clearances. Once authorised, the offload will reinforce product availability in Lagos and nearby southwestern markets, potentially easing current PMS supply tightness.
CAPT GREGORY – PMS Vessel at MENJ Oil Jetty, Lagos
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 25,000 metric tonnes
- Port: Lagos
- Depot: MENJ
- Status: Arrived 29th June | Berthed July 1st
- Remarks: Awaiting clearances to commence discharge
Analysis:
Capt Gregory berthed at MENJ Oil Jetty two days after its arrival, carrying 25,000MT of PMS under Sunbeth’s charter. Clearance for discharge is still pending. When completed, the operation will support marketers sourcing from the Lagos axis, especially those operating out of Apapa and Ibafon depots.
SONANGOL AMBOEN – Crude Oil Vessel En Route to Dangote Refinery
- Product: Crude Oil
- Quantity: 130,000 metric tonnes
- Port: Lagos
- Depot: Dangote Refinery, Lekki
- Arrival: Expected July 2, 2025
- Status: Expected
- Remarks: Yet to arrive to discharge at Dangote Refinery
Analysis:
Sonangol Amboen is due to arrive today with 130,000MT of crude oil bound for Dangote Refinery. This shipment is part of the refinery’s ongoing feedstock replenishment strategy to sustain refining runs and ensure refined product output remains steady into the new quarter. Once berthed and discharged, it will contribute significantly to Dangote’s operational stability.
Market Context
With Dangote refining capacity ramping up and private depots increasing cargo inflows, July’s opening days reflect aggressive logistics coordination. As product movement intensifies, downstream players should monitor discharge progress and plan for likely fluctuations in depot pricing and availability.
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