As of today, 18th June 2025, the Daily Tanker Report confirms the arrival and activity of six petroleum vessels across Lagos anchorages and jetties. These tankers are carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), with discharge linked to depots such as Prudent Energy, Matrix Energy, NIPCO, Ardova, 11 Plc, and BOVAS Oil.
The sustained vessel inflow reflects continued reliance on coastal logistics and depot-specific supply strategies, as downstream marketers seek to cushion regional price volatility.
SL AREMU – PMS Discharging at Prudent Energy
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 15,000 metric tonnes
- Arrival Date: 16th June 2025
- Status: At berth
- Remarks: Discharging in progress
Analysis:
SL AREMU is currently discharging at Prudent Energy, contributing to product availability in the Lagos market. This delivery boosts the depot’s replenishment capacity as marketers rush to meet June-end demand.
MATRIX TRIUMPH – Awaiting Berth at Matrix Energy
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 23,000 metric tonnes
- Arrival Date: 17th June 2025
- Status: Anchorage
- Remarks: Awaiting berthing prospect for discharge
Analysis:
MATRIX TRIUMPH remains anchored offshore Lagos, awaiting clearance to berth at Matrix Energy. The large PMS cargo is expected to ease inland pressures once offloaded.
ALFRED TEMILE – LPG Discharge for NIPCO and Ardova
- Product: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Quantity: 13,237 metric tonnes
- Arrival Date: 17th June 2025
- Status: Anchorage
- Remarks: Next gas vessel to berth/discharge
Analysis:
Sourced from NLNG Bonny, ALFRED TEMILE will serve both NIPCO and Ardova, supporting the LPG segment’s growing demand, especially in Lagos and surrounding urban hubs.
HARRIS – PMS Discharge Underway at 11 Plc
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 37,144 metric tonnes
- Arrival Date: 11th June 2025
- Status: At Berth
- Remarks: Discharging in progress
Analysis:
HARRIS is discharging one of the largest PMS consignments of the week at 11 Plc’s terminal. The volume suggests a robust stock build-up aimed at bridging Lagos retail gaps and supporting fleet fuelling needs.
LADY DOYIN – Expected PMS Delivery to BOVAS Oil
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 20,000 metric tonnes
- Arrival Date: 18th June 2025
- Status: Yet to arrive
- Remarks: Yet to arrive for discharge at BOVAS Jetty
Analysis:
LADY DOYIN is scheduled to berth at BOVAS Oil jetty with a moderate PMS consignment. The delivery is set to reinforce the depot’s allocations for the upcoming week, as PMS consumption surges across independent retail stations.
Market Context
This week’s steady tanker activity underlines the shifting pattern of fuel delivery in Nigeria’s downstream market. Major depots are now receiving cargoes more frequently, while marketers adapt to shorter haul times and increased domestic distribution efficiency.
As June progresses, depot operators and supply chain managers must keep a close watch on berthing and discharge schedules to avoid inland shortages and retail price spikes.
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