Global Port Directory

Lagos Port Code (NGLOS)

Lagos, Nigeria uses UN/LOCODE NGLOS. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.

UN/LOCODE
NGLOS
Country
Nigeria
Type
both
Region
Africa
Also known as
Apapa, Tin Can Island

Lagos is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE NGLOS. The code combines the ISO country code NG with a three-character location identifier.

UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.

Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.

Shipping routes through Lagos

11 routes are listed for Lagos.

  • Antwerp to Lagos: 10–18 days by sea.
  • Barcelona to Lagos: 10–18 days by sea.
  • Dubai to Lagos: 8–14 days by sea.
  • Hamburg to Lagos: 10–18 days by sea.
  • Hong Kong to Lagos: 24–35 days by sea.
  • Ningbo to Lagos: 24–35 days by sea.
  • Rotterdam to Lagos: 10–18 days by sea.
  • Shanghai to Lagos: 24–35 days by sea.

Container depots in Lagos

Confirm the assigned depot in your carrier release instructions.

Customs in Nigeria

Nigeria Customs Service uses NICIS II electronic system. Import duties vary by product (high duties on many goods to protect local industry). VAT is 7.5%. Many products require SON (Standards Organization of Nigeria) conformity assessment. Foreign exchange regulations can affect import payments.

Wood packaging rules for Nigeria

Nigeria requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).

Using this port reference

Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Lagos Port Code (NGLOS) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.

Data limitations

Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.

Shipping routes for Lagos

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Frequently asked questions

What is the port code for Lagos?

The UN/LOCODE for Lagos, Nigeria is NGLOS.

Does the port code identify the terminal?

No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.