LAGOS PORT OPERATIONS (SPECIAL PROVISIONS) ACT
Act · Trade
An Act that provides special provisions for the operation and management of the Lagos Port Complex. It targets port operators, shipping agents, and customs officials to regulate activities efficiently. This ensures smooth port operations and supports trade in Nigeria.
LAGOS PORT OPERATIONS (SPECIAL PROVISIONS) ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act that makes special provisions for the operation, management, and regulation of the Lagos Port Complex, giving effect to arrangements for its efficient functioning.
Who Does It Target?
Port operators, terminal operators, and shipping agents Customs and immigration officials at Lagos Port Cargo owners and freight forwarders Nigerian Ports Authority personnel
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Lagos Port, the busiest port in Nigeria, through special legislative arrangements covering access, tariffs, and operational protocols.
Key Features
Special Operational Framework: Provides a tailored legal regime for port operations in Lagos, supplementing general port legislation. Access and Security: Regulates who may access port facilities and establishes security protocols for the port complex. Tariff Administration: Sets out the framework for port tariffs and charges applicable to vessels and cargo. Dispute Resolution: Provides mechanisms for resolving disputes arising from port operations.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Lagos Port Complex (Apapa and Tin Can Island) Beneficiaries: Shipping companies, importers, exporters, and the Nigerian economy Funding: Nigerian Ports Authority revenues
How to Access
Register with the Nigerian Ports Authority as a port service provider Comply with all port authority directives on access and operations Obtain appropriate terminal operator or freight forwarder licences Application method: Apply through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Lagos District.
Important Terms
Unauthorised access to port facilities is a criminal offence All cargo must pass through official customs examination Port tariffs are subject to revision by the NPA
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nigerianports.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Nigerian Ports Authority Act, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act 2007, the Merchant Shipping Act 2007, and the Customs and Excise Management Act.