- Apapa and Tin Can ports ranked among the world’s 20 most improved container ports
- Tin Can placed 10th globally, while Apapa ranked 12th in the World Bank index
- The ranking reflects improvements in port efficiency and cargo operations
Nigeria’s two busiest seaports, Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port, have been recognised by the World Bank as among the 20 most improved container ports globally over the past five years.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the recognition was contained in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), a report jointly produced by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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According to the report, Tin Can Island Port ranked 10th worldwide among ports that recorded the greatest improvements between 2020 and 2025, while Apapa Port secured the 12th position.
The ranking comes amid growing improvements in Nigeria’s maritime sector and follows the country’s continued trade surplus performance since 2024.
Most recently, Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N7.54 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
The CPPI assesses ports based on operational efficiency and vessel turnaround times, providing a global benchmark for measuring container port performance.
Data from the report showed that Tin Can Island Port improved its performance score by 42 points, moving from -68 in 2020 to -26 in 2025. Apapa Port also posted significant gains, improving by 35 points from -61 to -26 during the same period.
The improvements placed Nigeria among a select group of countries that have made substantial progress in cargo handling, port operations and vessel processing efficiency.
The report noted that the Nigerian ports outperformed several major international ports in the improvement rankings, including Marseille Port in France, Iskenderun Port in Türkiye and Jawaharlal Nehru Port in India.
The World Bank said the index provides a data-based assessment of global port efficiency, helping stakeholders track performance trends and identify areas requiring further improvement.
The latest ranking highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of its port operations.
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