PORT ACT
(CAP 361)
In exercise of the powers conferred by Part XII of the Port Act (Cap 361) and of all other powers enabling it on that behalf, Nigerian Ports Authority hereby makes the following regulations:
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Towage
Towage is the pushing or pulling of a ship or barge along the water by another ship or boat called tug.
Pilotage
This is the act or skill of assisting a ship to navigate through the channels of the port.
Mooring
It is the act of fastening a vessel to a bollard by rope.
Stevedoring
This is an act of unloading and loading of goods from ship hold to wharf. It also involves every act that is connected to cargo handling within a port, terminal space, or warehouse and related environment. A stevedore is the, dockworker, a waterfront manual laborer who is involved in loading and unloading ships
Terminal Handling
It is the summary of services involving the use of plant, machinery, equipment, and maintenance in the terminal for container/ Cargo being loaded or unloaded by shipping lines at a port of shipment or destination.
Storage
Safe keeping of container/cargo discharged or loaded in the port of destination within a designated space or facility awaiting final delivery to the consignee
Berthing
It is the process of bringing in a vessel by appointed Pilot to a designated location within port for safe and secured mooring that will facilitate discharging and loading of cargo
Salvage & Rescue
This is a specialized operation involving the use of tugboats to rescue ships and persons in distress or in danger of sinking, or to salvage ships which have already sunk.
Docking
Docking or Dry Docking are used when ships, boats and other crafts are taken into the service yard for inspection, maintenance, and repair.
Anchorage
It is a designated area at sea protected from weather conditions, and other hazards where ships are permitted to lower anchors. The areas usually have conditions considered safe for anchorage.
Bunkering
It is the supply of fuel/diesel or refueling of ship by the use of another ship in a seaport. Bunkering is also referred to as taking of oil or bunkers on board ship.
Waste Reception
This is the system of handling waste such Oily wastes, sludge, drainage from the bilges, sewage garbage and others, generated along with cargo residues during loading and unloading operations in line with IMO Convention MARPOL 73/78.
Fire Services
It is a specialized service provided by trained personnel deployed to guide against or offer immediate respond to fire emergencies onboard or ashore the vessel, terminals and the environment during cargo discharge, loading, bunkering, hot works and any other activity considered to be dangerous or hazardous to the immediate port environment
Midstream Operation
It is the operation of loading and unloading of cargo while the ship is still at sea with barges, lighters and other craft for the purpose to transferring or distributing or landing at a nearby pier or port facility.
Mid-Stream Discharge: This is defined as offshore operation involving discharge of cargo from mother vessel to a smaller vessel or barge.
Single Buoy Mooring (SBM): An offshore operation involving vessel discharge through underwater pipeline to a shore based facility.
Ship to ship transfer (STS): An offshore cargo operation involving two or more vessels transfer of cargo from a mother vessel to a coastal vessel and vice versa.
Service Boats: These are specialized vessels involved in movement of oil related cargo or equipment from oil service provider terminals to oil fields/rigs offshore.
Throughput Fee: The stipulated Fee to be charged by the Authority for the volume of cargo (Inward & Outward) passing through the concession terminal. It is usually measured in TEUS, Tons and units, payable by the operators
Appropriated Area: A designated Nigerian Port Authority’s facilities or Area granted for preferential or exclusive use for operational purposes
Concessioned Area: A space of Area of the Authority of which certain contractual right and privileges are passed or granted to another operating party to conduct a subsidiary business as contained in the Agreement
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
| 1. | OTD | Oil Terminal Dues |
| 2. | CPR | Compulsory Pilotage Royalty |
| 3. | VAT | Value Added Tax |
| 4. | TWA | Tropical West Africa |
| 5. | RORO | Roll On Roll Off |
| 6. | CBM | Cubic Meter |
| 7. | GRT | Gross Registered Tonnage |
| 8. | NRT | Net Registered Tonnage |
| 9. | GT | Gross Tonnage |
| 10. | DWT | Deadweight |
| 11. | FDBT | Fuel in Double Bottom Tank |
| 12. | RIMS | Revenue and Invoice Management System |
| 13. | SEN | Ship Entry Notice |
| 14. | e-SEN | Electronic Ship Entry Notice |
| 15. | LOA | Length Over All |
| 16. | B/L | Bill of Lading |
| 17. | EPL | Environmental Protection Levy |
| 18. | VEP | Vehicle Entry Permit |
| 19. | TPR | Trailer Parking Receipt |
| 20. | TS | Tally Sheet |
| 21. | MOU | Memorandum of Understanding |
| 22. | BOL | Bill of Laden |
| 23. | MOWCA | Maritime Organization of West And Central Africa |
| 24. | G/C | General Cargo |
| 25. | OTC | Open Top Container |
| 26. | STS | Ship-To-Ship |
| 28. | STR | Ship-To-Rig |
EXPLANATORY NOTES
The Nigerian Ports Authority (Dues and Rates) Regulations 1956 made under the Ports Act, as amended by the various Nigerian Ports Authority (Dues and Rates) Regulation from 1957 to 2007 are hereby harmonized.
CARGO DUES: As charged in this Tariff shall cover: –
- Stevedoring: Including Overtime, Extra Services (Labour*a, Security and Tally Clerk), Delays weekend Charge,*b Optional Services and Facility Charge*c (for Containers)
- Harbour Dues
- Environmental Protection Levy
NOTE
| *a. | Labour – Services provided and not related to tonnage shall be charged accordingly. |
| *b. | Delays – Operational delays due to ship arrangement, including non-provision of trucks shall be charged accordingly. |
| *c. | Facility Charge – A facility charge of ₦7.50 per tonne at Appropriated Area shall be charged. |
VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT): Shall be charged as appropriate.
BERTH RENT/MOORING DUES: Shall be provisionally charged as soon as a vessel occupies a berth/moor at Non-Concessioned Area excluding SBM Operations:
CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT:
- It shall be charged on the value of Cargo Dues and Berth Rent at Non-Concessioned Area.
- It shall be charged on the value of Harbour Dues and Environmental Protection levy at Concessioned Area.
SHIP DUES: As charged in this Tariff, shall cover all services normally required by a vessel for her movement IN and OUT of the Port including the use of Tug Boats.
ROYALTY CHARGES: These are applicable to operations at:
- Leased/Appropriated Area
- Private Jetties
- Off-shore Oil Terminals
COASTAL CHARGES: Are applicable to vessels engaged in trade within Nigerian Territorial Waters exclusive of Service Boats. Goods previously landed in any Sea Port in Nigeria and subsequently re-exported to another Nigerian Port will rank as coastal traffic and attract coastal charges.
TROPICAL WEST AFRICA (TWA) CHARGES: Applicable to vessels engaged in trade within West Coast of Africa lying between latitude 15oN and 15oS.
FOREIGN CHARGES: These charges relate to imports and exports other than Coastwise.
DAY: This shall mean a period of 24 hours or any part thereof. A new day starts at 12.00 midnight.
DOCUMENTS TO BE FURNISHED BY SHIPPING COMPANIES: For the purpose of payment and pre-arrival arrangements, the following documents shall be required.
- Manifest
- All vessels are to submit Manifest in 2 Hard Copies and a Soft Copy.
- Container Vessels in addition to (a) above are to submit 2 copies of Container Arrival List (CAL).
- Ship Entry Notice (SEN)
- Stowage Plan
- Part Discharge Certificate (where necessary)
- Transfer and Acceptance of Ship Agency (Where necessary)
TIME TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS:
- Manifest and other documents certified by Owner/Representative must be submitted before arrival of vessel at berth.
- Additional manifest must be submitted not later than 24hours after vessel has berthed.
- Export manifest must be submitted prior to departure of vessel from berth.
NOTE: This timing is without prejudice to NPA’s Policy of payment before service.
TONNE:
- Where charges are assessed on gross weight, a tonne shall mean 1000kgs.
- Where charges are assessed by measurement, a tonne shall mean 1cbm.
ANCHORAGE CHARGE: A vessel shall be placed on Anchorage if she is lying idle or does not attain 40% productivity target. It shall be the duty of the Port Manager in collaboration with the Traffic Manager and Terminal Operator to determine whether or not a vessel is lying idle.
GUIDELINES ON THE POST CONCESSION BILLING SYSTEM
Following the concessioning of the ports; the Cargo Dues component of both the Provisional and Final Bills has been split into:
- Stevedoring
- Harbours Dues
- Environmental Protection;
Under the new format, the Terminal Operations are expected to collect the Stevedoring component since they will handle the cargo; while NPA will collect Harbour Dues, Environmental Protection, Berth Rent and Ship Dues. The Stevedoring component shall apply at any Non-concession Area.
The various rates as would be applicable have accordingly been spelt out.
The following steps shall also be (strictly) followed in raising Provisional and Final Bills.
- Shipping Companies are expected to submit manifest within 48 hours, before the arrival of the vessel. Export manifest are to be submitted before the departure of the vessel.
- Shipping Companies will also submit Hard-copies of Ship’s Manifest to COPI which will in turn send a copy of the Manifest to Commercial Services Department for the processing of Provisional Bills
- Provisional Bills should be raised immediately on receipt of Manifest to enable shipping Companies make payment before the arrival of vessel.
- Presentation of NPA Receipt as evidence of payment of Provisional Bills must be strictly enforced as condition for issuance of Vessel Berthing and Sailings Certificates.
- Declared Tonnages/Ton must be properly reconciled at the weekly Voyage Reconciliation Meetings (VRM).
- All Ships’ Provisional Bills must be finalized within 7 days after completion of discharge and receipt of relevant source documents from Harbors Department.
Note: The commencement of computation of Provisional and Final Bill using the Oracle platform of the Revenue Invoicing Management System (RIMS) will alter the current processes elaborated above.
SHIP DUES
FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW
| TYPE OF VESSEL | RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | CONSTANT |
| Foreign | USD 1.28 | GRT | 1176 |
| Tropical West Africa | USD 0.62 | GRT | 1176 |
| Coastal | USD 0.44 | GRT | 1176 |
| Shifting (All Vessels) for Lagos Pilotage District | USD 0.07 | GRT | 250 |
| Shifting (All Vessels) for other Pilotage Districts and uncharted channels | USD 0.07 | GRT | 1176 |
| Second Port Of Call On Same Voyage | USD 0.938 | GRT | 1176 |
- Remark: Components of 1176 Constant:
(i) Berthing, Mooring (in & out) – $125 x 2 = $250
(ii) Towage (in & out) – $462.8 x 2 = $925.60
Total = $1176
- Note: Shifting of vessels within Ports and same Pilotage District shall be charged as applicable above
- Shifting of vessels due to non-performance and other operational reason adduced shall be charged as applicable above
- Shifting charges are to be computed against the Agency/Stakeholder at whose instance the request was made: (NPA, Terminal Operator, Shipping Agent, any other requesting party)
- In Lagos Pilotage District, Shifting charges shall apply in addition to the rate of $600 per tug movement
THIRD PARTY TOWAGE FOR LAGOS PILOTAGE DISTRICT (USD)
FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW
| TYPE OF VESSEL | RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| 1 – 200 LOA | USD 2000 | Per Tug/Movement | |
| 200 LOA & Above | USD 2500 | Per Tug/Movement |
| ABOVE TOWAGE WILL APPLY IN ADDITION TO THE SHIP DUES AND BERTHING/MOORING BELOW | |||
| TYPE OF VESSEL | RATE | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT | BERTHING/MOORING |
| Foreign | USD 1.28 | GRT | 250 |
| Tropical West Africa | USD 0.62 | GRT | 250 |
| Coastal | USD 0.44 | GRT | 250 |
- Note: In the time being, the Rates listed above shall apply only in Lagos Pilotage District
- Two tugs each shall be required for inward and outward towage respectively
- The uncharted channels in Lagos Pilotage District shall retain the former rates
- The other pilotage Districts operating without Third Party shall continue to charge/maintain the former rates as applicable for towage services
- Moves within the Lagos Pilotage District shall attract a flat rate of $600 per Tug per Movement in addition to applicable Shifting charges
- Using Tugs to assist a ship to turn around shall attract a flat rate of $600 per Tug per Assistance
- Hiring of NPA Pilot Cutter shall attract $1500 per day.
- The Delay of Tug shall attract $400 per hour and part thereof. This shall apply in addition to the Delay of Pilot at the same rate.
- Tugs attending to a ship in distress/without power/defective steering shall attract the rate $2500 per Tug
- Where applicable in other Districts, Third Party Towage Companies are required to pay a Royalty of 20% per Tug/Movement
- Where applicable in other Districts, Licensing of Third Party Towage Service Provider shall attract $20000, this shall be renewed annually at the rate of $10000
ADDITIONAL PILOTAGE CHARGE
| TYPE OF VESSEL | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| VESSELS TO DRY DOCK | USD 125.00 | PER VESSEL |
| VESSELS TO SHIP YARDS | USD 125.00 | PER VESSEL |
ANNUAL LIGHT DUES
FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW
| TYPE OF VESSEL | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Tropical West Africa (TWA) | USD 0.95 | GRT |
| Coastal | USD 0.85 | GRT |
ANNUAL CONSERVANCY (USD)
FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW
| TYPE OF VESSEL | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Harbour Tugs, Lighters, Barges & Others From 50 GRT And Below On Domestic Trade | USD 216.00 | GRT |
| Harbour Tugs, Lighters, Barges & Others Of Over 50 GRT Operating Domestic Trade | USD 1084.00 | GRT |
BERTH RENT (USD)
FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW
To Be Provisionally Charged at the Rate of USD 2.00 x LOA x Number of Days
| TYPE OF VESSEL | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | NUMBER OF DAYS |
| Container and RORO Vessels | USD2.00 | LOA | 2 |
| Combo Vessels | USD2.00 | LOA | 3 |
| Liquid Bulk Cargo Vessels | USD2.00 | LOA | 4 |
| Dry Bulk Cargo Vessels | USD2.00 | LOA | 8 |
| General Cargo Vessels | USD2.00 | LOA | 10 |
- Remark: (Liquid Bulk Cargo Vessels) – Includes Oil Rig Vessels.
HARBOUR DUES (USD)
UNIT/TONNAGE x RATE (USD)
FIND RATE AS APPLICABLE BELOW
| Area | Cargo Type | Unit/Tonnage | Foreign | TWA/Coastal | ||
| Import | Export | Import | Export | |||
| Concession Area | General Cargo | Per Ton | 2.5 | 1.7 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Liquid Bulk | Per Ton | 1.89 | 1.66 | 1.46 | 1.46 | |
| Dry Bulk | Per Ton | 1.89 | 1.66 | 1.46 | 1.46 | |
| Container 20FT Empty | Per Unit | – | – | – | – | |
| Container 20FT Laden | Per Unit | 80 | 47 | 47 | 47 | |
| Container 40FT Empty | Per Unit | – | – | – | – | |
| Container 40FT Laden | Per Unit | 160 | 93 | 93 | 93 | |
| Vehicle Up to 15 CBM | Per Unit | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 | |
| Vehicle 16 to 25 CBM | Per Unit | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | |
| Vehicle above 25 CBM | Per Unit | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | |
| Vehicle Trailer/Mafi | Per Unit | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
Note: that the above rates are all exclusive of Environmental Protection Levy
The applicable rate of $0.1 per ton for Environmental Protection Levy shall be computed separately from the Harbour Dues
| Area | Cargo Type | Unit/Tonnage | Foreign | TWA/Coastal | ||
| Import | Export | Import | Export | |||
| Private Jetty | General Cargo | Per Ton | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Liquid Bulk | Per Ton | 3.68 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Dry Bulk | Per Ton | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | |
| Container 20FT Empty | Per Unit | – | – | – | – | |
| Container 20FT Laden | Per Unit | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | |
| Container 40FT Empty | Per Unit | – | – | – | – | |
| Container 40FT Laden | Per Unit | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 | |
| Vehicle Up to 15 CBM | Per Unit | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
| Vehicle 16 to 25 CBM | Per Unit | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | |
| Vehicle above 25 CBM | Per Unit | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | |
| Vehicle Trailer/Mafi | Per Unit | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | |
Note: that the above rates are all exclusive of Environmental Protection Levy
The applicable rate of $0.1 per ton for Environmental Protection Levy shall be computed separately from the Harbour Dues
| Area | Cargo Type | Unit/Tonnage | Foreign | TWA/Coastal | ||
| Import | Export | Import | Export | |||
| NPA Area | General Cargo | Per Ton | 8.6 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Liquid Bulk | Per Ton | 5.8 | 2.88 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Dry Bulk | Per Ton | 5.9 | 4.26 | 3.56 | 3.56 | |
| Container 20FT Empty | Per Unit | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | |
| Container 20FT Laden | Per Unit | 187 | 120 | 120 | 97 | |
| Container 40FT Empty | Per Unit | 31 | 28 | 31 | 28 | |
| Container 40FT Laden | Per Unit | 296 | 200 | 200 | 143 | |
| Vehicle Up to 15 CBM | Per Unit | 44 | 38 | 36 | 36 | |
| Vehicle 16 to 25 CBM | Per Unit | 73 | 61 | 61 | 61 | |
| Vehicle above 25 CBM | Per Unit | 245 | 207 | 207 | 207 | |
| Vehicle Trailer/Mafi | Per Unit | 413 | 347 | 347 | 347 | |
Note: that the above rates are all exclusive of Environmental Protection Levy
The applicable rate of $0.1 per ton for Environmental Protection Levy shall be computed separately from the Harbour Dues
| Area | Cargo Type | Unit/ | Foreign | TWA/Coastal | ||
| Tonnage | Import | Export | Import | Export | ||
| Appropriated Area | General Cargo | Per Ton | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Liquid Bulk | Per Ton | 5.8 | 2.88 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Dry Bulk | Per Ton | 4.3 | 3.17 | 2.8 | 2.47 | |
| Container 20FT Empty | Per Ton | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| Container 20FT Laden | Per Unit | 107 | 82 | 107 | 63 | |
| Container 40FT Empty | Per Ton | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
| Container 40FT Laden | Per Unit | 202 | 152 | 202 | 115 | |
| Vehicle Up to 15 CBM | Per Unit | 36 | 29.3 | 36 | 29.3 | |
| Vehicle 16 to 25 CBM | Per Unit | 57 | 46.3 | 57 | 46.3 | |
| Vehicle above 25 CBM | Per Unit | 206 | 167.4 | 206 | 167.4 | |
| Vehicle Trailer/Mafi | Per Unit | 338 | 274.6 | 336 | 274.6 | |
Note: that the above rates are all exclusive of Environmental Protection Levy
The applicable rate of $0.1 per ton for Environmental Protection Levy shall be computed separately from the Harbour Dues
| Area | Cargo Type | Unit/ | Foreign | TWA/Coastal | ||
| Tonnage | Import | Export | Import | Export | ||
| Midstream Discharge | General Cargo | Per Ton | 3.71 | 3.71 | 3.71 | 3.71 |
| Container 20FT Empty | Per Ton | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Container 20FT Laden | Per Unit | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
| Container 40FT Empty | Per Ton | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
| Container 40FT Laden | Per Unit | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | |
| Vehicle Up to 15 CBM | Per Unit | 2.83 | 2.29 | 2.83 | 2.89 | |
| Vehicle 16 to 25 CBM | Per Unit | 5 | 4.1 | 5 | 4 | |
| Vehicle above 25 CBM | Per Unit | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | |
| Vehicle Trailer/Mafi | Per Unit | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | |
- Note: Midstream Discharge can only be carried out on the approval of the Honourable Minister of Transportation
- Component of $3.71 for Midstream Discharge
- Harbour Dues: 2.50
- Midstream Operation: 1.21
Note: that the above rates are all exclusive of Environmental Protection Levy
The applicable rate of $0.1 per ton for Environmental Protection Levy shall be computed separately from the Harbour Dues
STEVEDORING CHARGES
| STEVEDORING OPERATION | APPROVED RATE ($/N) | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Offshore Discharge | $19.80 | Per Ton |
| Midstream Discharge | $22.20 | Per Ton |
| Offshore Stevedoring Charges | N760.00 | Per Ton |
(Honourable Minister of Transportation approval Ref: T4096/T4/454 of 30th September, 2011)
Remark: Where charges are assessed on Gross Weight, a tonne shall mean 1000kgs.
Where charges are assessed by Measurement, a tonne shall mean 1CBM
For the computation of Bills, the Authority shall adopt the Gross weight/kg or Measurement weight/CBM, whichever is higher.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEVY (EPL) USD
UNIT/TONNGE X RATE
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| Cargo Type | Unit/ | Rates | ||
| Tonnage | ||||
| General Cargo | Per Ton | USD 0.10 | ||
| Liquid Bulk | Per Ton | USD 0.10 | ||
| Dry Bulk | Per Ton | USD 0.10 | ||
| Container 20FT Empty | Per Unit | USD 3.63 | ||
| Container 20FT Laden | Per Unit | USD 3.63 | ||
| Container 40FT Empty | Per Unit | USD 7.68 | ||
| Container 40FT Laden | Per Unit | USD 7.68 | ||
| Vehicle Up to 15 CBM | Per Unit | USD 2.25 | ||
| Vehicle 16 to 25 CBM | Per Unit | USD 2.25 | ||
| Vehicle above 25 CBM | Per Unit | USD 2.25 | ||
| Vehicle Trailer/Mafi | Per Unit | USD 2.25 | ||
MARITIME ORGANIZATION OF WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA
(MOWCA) – USD
UNIT/TONNGE X RATE
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| Cargo Type | Unit/ Tonnage | Rates | ||
| General Cargo | Per Ton | USD 0.10 | ||
| Liquid Bulk | Per Ton | – | ||
| Dry Bulk | Per Ton | USD 0.10 | ||
| Container 20FT Empty | Per Unit | – | ||
| Container 20FT Laden | Per Unit | USD 2.00 | ||
| Container 40FT Empty | Per Unit | – | ||
| Container 40FT Laden | Per Unit | USD 4.00 | ||
| Vehicle Up to 15 CBM | Per Unit | USD 1.00 | ||
| Vehicle 16 to 25 CBM | Per Unit | USD 2.00 | ||
| Vehicle above 25 CBM | Per Unit | USD 3.00 | ||
| Vehicle Trailer/Mafi | Per Unit | USD 3.00 | ||
- Note: The Authority generates MOWCA for the member countries; it does not retain the revenue. MOWCA levy does not constitute revenue for the Authority
WHARFAGE (NGN)
UNIT/TONNGE X RATE
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| TYPE OF CARGO | RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Liquid Bulk | N13.00 | Per Ton |
| Dry Bulk | N13.00 | Per Ton |
FACILITY CHARGE (NGN)
UNIT/TONNGE X RATE
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| TYPE OF CARGO | RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Liquid Bulk Cargo | N7.50 | Per Ton |
| Dry Bulk | N7.50 | Per Ton |
| General Cargo | N7.50 | Per Ton |
- Note: Facility Charge is Charged On Cargo In All Appropriated Areas /NPA Owned Jetties Only
PORT PIER (NGN)
UNIT/TONNGE X RATE
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| TYPE OF CARGO | RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| IMPORT | EXPORT | ||
| Liquid Bulk Cargo | N22.00 | N14.00 | Per Ton |
| Dry Bulk | N22.00 | N14.00 | Per Ton |
| General Cargo | N22.00 | N14.00 | Per Ton |
Note: Port Pier Is Charged On Cargo At Private Jetties
CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT (USD)
2% of Harbour Dues + Environment Protection Levy – (At Concession Terminal)
5% of Harbour Dues + Environment Protection Levy – (At Private Jetty)
5% of Cargo Dues + Berth Rent (for Container, RORO and Combo at NPA)
10% Cargo Dues + Berth Rent (for General Cargo at NPA Area)
10% Cargo Dues only (for General Cargo and Dry Bulk at Sapele Port)
2% of Harbour Dues + EPL + Berth Rent (for Appropriated Areas)
2% of Harbour Dues + EPL (for Midstream)
5% VAT
Value Added Tax shall apply on the total of all the Import revenue line/item.
However, Vat is not applicable to Export
NIGERIAN LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (NLNG) OPERATION (USD/NGN)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| TYPE OF CARGO | TYPES OF DUES | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| NLNG | Harbour Dues | USD 3.68 | Per Ton |
| NLNG | Ship Dues | USD 1.I9 | Per Ton |
| NLNG | Environmental Protection Levy | USD 0.10 | Per Ton |
| NLNG | Port Pier | NGN 14.00 | Per Ton |
- Note: The rate of $1.19 is a discounted rate from $1.28, where the rate of $0.03 and $0.065 for Refuse and Bilge collection for respectively for Waste Management are not computed along with the Ship Dues.
- The rate may cease to apply if there is corroborated evidence the Authority’s waste Management Agent is collecting waste from the vessel.
OIL TERMINAL DUES AND COMPULSORY PILOTAGE ROYALTY (OTD &CPR)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| OIL TERMINAL DUES | ||
| TYPE OF VESSEL | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT | RATES ($) |
| All Types | Per Barrel | USD 0.034 |
- Note: Oil Terminal Dues (OTD) is Collected At Offshore Oil Terminals across all the Pilotage District in the Ports
| COMPULSORY PILOTAGE ROYALTY | ||
| TYPE OF VESSEL | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT | RATES ($) |
| 0 – 100,000 Dead Weight | Summer Dead Weight | USD 6,800 |
| 100,000 – 200,000 Dead Weight | Summer Dead Weight | USD 10,200 |
| 200,000 & Above Dead Weight | Summer Dead Weight | USD 13,600 |
- Note: Compulsory Pilotage Royalty (CPR) Is Charged/Collected On Offshore Tanker Vessels at the Oil Terminals across all The Pilotage District in the Ports
GENERAL (MISCELLANEOUS) CHARGES
USD & NGN
TOWAGE/SALVAGE SERVICES
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE BELOW
| SERVICE DESCRIPTION | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Attending to other moves within the Port | USD 600.00 | Per Tug/Move |
| Assisting anchored ship to turn around | USD 600.00 | Per Tug/Move |
| Towage of ship outside the bar to berth | USD 600.00 | Per Tug/Move |
| For hourly delay of Tug by ship | USD 400.00 | Per Tug/Hour |
| Delay of Pilot | USD 400.00 | Per Tug/Hour |
FIRE EQUIPMENT/SERVICES
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE BELOW
| SERVICE DESCRIPTION | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT | REMARK |
| Hire of Fire appliances for attendance within the Port | USD 130 | Per attendance | With Foam
USD 195 |
| Fire appliances (Standing by) | USD 65 | Per attendance/Per shift | – |
| Hire of Pumps per attendance within the Port | USD 130 | Per attendance | With Foam USD 195 |
| Hire of Pump (Standing by) | USD 26 | – | |
| Fire Services on Sunday/Public holidays within the Port | Cost/Rate + 50% | Per attendance | – |
| Fire coverage on containers per day within the Port | NGN100/unit subject to a maximum of 20% of rent | Port per attendance | – |
| Fire protection on vehicles at park | NGN250 per vehicle for all categories of vehicles | Per vehicles | – |
| Fire coverage on General Cargo per day within the port | NGN500 B/L subject to a maximum of 20% of rent | Per Bill of Laden |
NOTE: Except where indicated above, all other attendances are subject to a maximum of Eight (8) hour shift.
HIRE OF AMBULANCE
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| DESCRIPTION | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Hire of Ambulance | USD 500 | Per Trip |
- Note: Charged In Naira At The Prevailing Exchange Rate
ESCORT OF DANGEROUS/HARZARDOUS CARGO
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| SERVICE DESCRIPTION | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT | REMARK |
| Port operation | USD 130 | Per Agent | Escort shall be within Port city limit |
| At Night | USD 195 | Per Agent | |
| Fire Compliance Certificate | USD 30,000 | Per Port Operator |
AUCTION
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| DESCRIPTION | RATE
(NGN) |
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Documentation | NGN 2500 | Per Lot |
| Handling Charge | NGN 5200 | Per Vehicle |
| Handling Charge On General Cargo | NGN 1750 | Per Lot |
| Handling Charge On Containers | NGN 12500
NGN 15500 |
Per 20FT Container
Per 40FT Container |
FRESH WATER (USD)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| DESCRIPTION | RATE
(USD) |
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| By NPA at Berth | USD 5 | Per ton |
| At Midstream | USD 10 | Per ton |
| Untreated water by NPA at Berth | USD 3 | Per ton |
| Untreated water by NPA at Midstream | USD 8 | Per ton |
BUNKERING (USD/NGN)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| TYPE OF VESSEL | RATE
(NGN) |
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| TWA/COASTAL | NGN 13.00 | Per ton |
| Foreign | USD 2.1 | Per ton |
WEIGHING CHARGES (NGN)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| DESCRIPTION | RATE
(NGN) |
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Export using NPA Scale | NGN 33 | Per Ton |
| Without NPA Scale | NGN 23 | Per Ton |
| Import on Special Request | NGN 9 | Per Ton |
| Import/Export through Weigh Bridge | NGN 46 | Per Ton |
VEHICLE ENTRY PERMIT (VEP)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| TYPE OF VEHICLE | RATE
(NGN) |
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Vehicles Doing Business in the Port | NGN 225 | Per Vehicle |
OTHER GENERAL (MISCELLANEOUS) CHARGES (USD/NGN)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| SERVICE DESCRIPTION | RATE
(NGN &USD) |
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Registration of Shipping Company
Registration of Service Boat Operator Registration of Chandlers Registration of Custom Licensed Agent Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) |
NGN200,000
NGN 100,000 NGN 50,000 NGN 25,000 NGN 40,000 |
Per Agent
Per Agent Per Chandler Per Agent Per Vessel / Pilotage District |
| Renewal of Registration for Shipping Coy
Renewal for Service Boat Renewal of Chandlers Renewal of Custom Licensed Agent Renewal Of Pilotage Exemption Certificate |
NGN100,000
NGN100,000 NGN 30,000 NGN 5,000 NGN 40,000 |
Per Company
Per Agent Per Chandler Per Agent Per Vessel / Pilotage District |
| Clamping Of Vehicle | NGN25,000 | Per Vehicle |
| Car Sticker | NGN10,000 | Per Vehicle |
| Loss Of ID Card | NGN500 | Per head/Personnel |
| Towing Of Vehicle | NGN25,000 | Per Vehicle |
| Overnight Trailer Parking | NGN500 | Daily |
| Illegal/Unauthorized Entry by Master of Vessels/Agent (1st Involvement) | USD3,000 | Per Vessel/Pilotage District |
| Illegal/Unauthorized Entry by Master of Vessels/Agent (2nd Involvement) | USD 100% surcharge | Per Vessel/Pilotage District |
| Documentation Fee | NGN 700 | Per Document/invoice |
| Clamping of Motorcycle & Tricycle | NGN 10,000 | Per Motorcycle/Tricycle |
| Bunkering License
Renewal of Bunkering License |
NGN200,000
NGN100,000 |
Per Agent/Company |
| Electricity/Water Bill for local operators | (NGN) As may be determined by Engineering Department at the location | |
| Supply by Ship Chandlers | NGN 13.00 | Per supply ton |
- Note: Each Registration and annual Renewal of Licenses for Shipping Companies Service Boat Operators, Chandlers and Customs Agents is valid across all the port location.
- Bunkering License and other Permits/Licenses are renewable annually
- Pilotage Exemption Certificate are also renewable annually but are valid per vessel per Pilotage District.
| DUES APPLICABLE TO LOCAL TRAWLERS (USD/NGN)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE |
| DESCRIPTION | RATE (USD & NGN) | UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Cargo Dues | USD 1.6 x Exchange Rate | Per ton |
| Wharfage | NGN 13 | Per ton |
| Facility charge | NGN 7.50 | Per ton |
| Port Pier | NGN 22 | Per ton |
| Documentation | NGN 700 | Per Doc/Invoice |
| Annual Ship Dues | USD 0.93 x Exchange Rate | GRT |
| Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) for the Master | ||
| Issuance of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC)
Annual Renewal of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) |
NGN 40,000 | Per Vessel/Pilot/District |
| NGN 40,000 | Per Vessel/Pilot/District | |
DUES FOR PASSENGER/FERRY BOAT OPERATIONS (USD/NGN)
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| CHARGES | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Passenger Dues ( In) | USD 6.54 X Exchange Rate | Per Ton |
| Passenger Dues ( Out) | USD 6.54 X Exchange Rate | Per Ton |
| Light Dues | USD 0.95 | Per GRT |
| Conservancy (In & Out) | USD 0.138 | Per GRT |
| Refuse/Garbage Collection | USD 0.030 | Per GRT |
| Bilge Collection | USD 0.065 | Per GRT |
| Administrative | USD 0.002 | Per GRT |
Note: Currently Messrs. Shoreline Logistics Limited collects the Cargo Dues of this operation on behalf of the Authority; the accrued revenue is shared between both parties.
PENALTY
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| PENALTY | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Amendment of Manifest
Container/Roro/General Cargo |
USD 50 | Per B/L |
| Additional Manifest | USD 200 | Per B/L |
| Additional Manifest for Homogenous Cargo | USD 5,000 | Per Vessel/Voyage |
| Late Submission of Manifest (Import & Export | USD 5,000 | Per Vessel/Voyage |
| Under Declaration of Tonnages | 100% | Of the Actual tonnage |
| Anchorage Dues | USD 0.50 | Per GRT/Day |
| Cancellation of Voyage | USD 500 or 1 % of the total bill (whichever is higher) | Per Vessel/Voyage |
- Note: Penalty on additional manifest is chargeable on manifest submitted 24hours after the vessel has berthed.
- Penalty on Late Submission of manifest shall apply if import manifest is submitted less than 48 hours before arrival of vessel
- Export manifest should be submitted 48 hours after departure of vessel
- Anchorage shall apply on a vessel lying idle at the rate of $0.50/GRT/Day in addition to other Ship Dues. It shall be the duty of the Port Manager in collaboration with the Terminal Operator to determine whether or not a vessel is lying idle or does not attain 40% productivity target
- Late submission of manifest (import) applies to only to cargoes loaded from port of origin of vessel. Cargoes loaded along the vessel route on the West Coast of Africa are excluded.
POLLUTION
FIND RATE BELOW AS APPLICABLE
| PENALTY | RATE (USD) | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Failure to report discharge of oil/mixture | USD 2,000 | – |
| Minor pollution | USD 15,000 | Covering an area up to 50m2 |
| Major pollution | USD 50,000 | Covering an area more than 50m2 |
| Dumping of refuse into surrounding water | USD 14,000 | – |
| Wrong supply of information | 100% | The expected value |
TARIFF FOR COMPULSORY PILOTAGE RATES
(CHARGES NOTICE 001/004, 2014) ON:
- SERVICE BOATS MOVEMENT
- RIGS
- TUGS
- WORK BARGES (ALL OF 10 GT AND ABOVE)
| DISTRICT A – CALABAR ZONE | RATES ($) |
| Calabar port to QIT/Eket Terminal or Vice Versa | 1.00 |
| Offshore to QIT/Eket Terminal or Vice Versa | 0.62 |
| Calabar Fairway to Calabar Port | 0.916 |
| Offshore to Ikot Abasi or Vice Versa | 0.62 |
| DISTRICT B – PORT HARCOURT | RATES ($) |
| Port Harcourt to Aker Base or Vice Versa | 0.304 |
| Port Harcourt to Pelfaco/Modant/Nissco Jetty and Choba or Vice Versa | 0.304 |
| Port Harcourt to Amadi Jetty or Vice versa | 0.20 |
| Port Harcourt to Onne | 0.304 |
| Port Harcourt to Kidney Island | 0.48 |
| Onne to Soku or Vice Versa | 0.344 |
| Onne to Magcobar Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.22 |
| Onne to Aker Base or Vice Versa | 0.42 |
| Offshore to Brass Terminal or Vice Versa | 0.57 |
| Bonny Fairway to Bonny Town | 0.40 |
| Bonny to Port Harcourt | 0.48 |
| Port Harcourt to Okrika | 0.30 |
| Bonny to Okrika | 0.46 |
| Bonny to Onne | 0.42 |
| Bonny to Dawes Island | 0.36 |
| Dawes Island to Okirka | 0.20 |
| Dawes Island to Port Harcourt | 0.304 |
| Bonny to Abonema | 0.83 |
| Onne to Amadi Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.344 |
| Offshore to Yenagoa or Vice Versa | 0.57 |
| Bonny to Dawas Island | 0.36 |
| Abuloma to Dawes Island | 0.20 |
| Dawes Island to Abuloma | 0.20 |
| Abuloma to Port Harcourt | 0.20 |
| Port Harcourt to Abuloma | 0.20 |
| Kidney Island to Dawes Island | 0.30 |
| Dawes Island to Kidney Island | 0.30 |
| Kidney Island Jetty to Bonny or vice versa | 0.48 |
| DISTRICT C – WARRI ZONE | RATES ($) |
| Escravos Terminal to FWB – Escravos or Vice Versa | 0.61 |
| Forcados Terminal to FWB – Forcados or Vice Versa | 0.66 |
| Forcados Terminal to Escravos Terminal or Vice Versa | 0.66 |
| Warri Port NBTC Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to EPTM or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to Tidex Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to ELF Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to Agip Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to Baroid Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to Sheli Ogunu or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to Bouygues Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to Texaco or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to Chervon or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Warri Port to DBN Jetty or Vice Versa | 0.33 |
| Escravos Fairway to Warri | 0.97 |
| Escravos Fairway to Sapele | 0.90 |
| Escarvos Fairway to Koko | 0.97 |
| Escarvos Fairway to Burutu | 0.71 |
| DISTRICT D – LAGOS ZONE | RATES ($) |
| Lagos Fairway to Lagos Port Complex | 0.34 |
| Lagos Fairway to Tincan Island and Beyond | 0.42 |
| OTHER CHARGES APPLICABLE TO ALL PILOTAGE DISTRICTS | RATES ($) |
| Additional charges to the above for Pilotage to Dry Docks and other Ship Repair Yards | 160.89 per Voyage |
| Garbage Scavenging | 160.89 per Voyage |
| Optional Services – Saturdays/Sundays/Public Holidays | 579.20 per Vessel (In/Out) |
| Overtime – Late Movement (1600 Hrs to 0730 Hrs) | 675.73 (per Movement) |
| Conservancy Dues | 5.08 per Total Chargeable Tonnage |
| Light Dues | 2.81 per GT |
| Footage Dues | 17.68% of Pilotage Charges only |
Note: Light Dues: 100% for the first 12 inward calls per port, thereafter 50% rate per port shall apply for subsequent calls within a calendar year.
Conservancy Dues: ($5.08 per GT) either in or out as stated in the compulsory pilotage rate is interpreted as: $5.08 x (GT + FOB + COB) where;
| GT | = | Gross Tonnage |
| FOB | = | Fuel on Board the Vessel / Boat |
| COB | = | Cargo on Board the Vessel / Boat |
SHIP-TO–SHIP/SHIP-TO-RIG (STS/STR) OPERATIONS
| CHARGES | RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| (i) Ship Dues: 0.633 X GRT + 925.60 (As tabulated below) | |||
| Mooring | USD 0.198 | GRT | |
| Light Dues | USD 0.34 | GRT | |
| Refuse Collection | USD 0.03 | GRT | |
| Bilge Collection | USD 0.065 | GRT | |
| Total | USD 0.633 | GRT | |
| Towage | USD 925.60 | In & Out (462.80 X 2) | |
| (ii) Cargo Dues (As tabulated below) | |||
| Midstream Discharge | USD 1.21 | Per ton (As approved by HMOT) | |
| EPL | USD 0.10 | Per ton | |
| Facility Charge | NGN 7.50 | Per ton | |
- Note: The above Rates shall be paid by the “Mother Vessel”
- If the “Mother Vessel” decides to call/enter the Ports with the ROB (Remain-On-Board) after discharge to Off-take vessels, the Hard Quay Rates on Cargo shall be applicable. She shall also pay $0.647 X GRT + 1176 for Ship Dues
In the computation of ship Dues, the Off-take (Daughter) Vessel shall be invoiced as foreign operation, unless there are available documents to corroborate a known port of loading within the coast/region or clearance from the Port Harbour Master through appropriate channel
DELIVERY CHARGES AT NON CONCESSION/NPA AREAS
(E.G. KOKO, SAPELE, BRUTU, E.T.C.)
FIND RATES BELOW AS APPLICABLE
GENERAL CARGO
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(GENERAL CARGO) |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| Direct
(NGN |
Indirect
(NGN) |
||
| Handling Charges | 89 | 168 | Per Ton |
| Documentation/Custom Examination | 1400 | 1400 | Per Doc/Examination |
| VEP/Tally Sheet/TPR | 225 | 225 | Per Truck |
DRY AND LIQUID BULK CARGO
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(DRY AND LIQUID BULK CARGO) |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| Direct
(NGN |
Indirect
(NGN) |
||
| Handling Charges | 49 | 168 | Per Ton |
| Documentation/Custom Examination | 1400 | 1400 | Per Doc/Examination |
| VEP/Tally Sheet/TPR | 225 | 225 | Per Truck |
DRY AND LIQUID BULK CARGO BY SUCTION
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(DRY AND LIQUID BULK CARGO BY SUCTION) |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| DIRECT
(NGN) |
||
| Handling Charges | 20 | Per Ton |
| Documentation/Custom Examination | 1400 | Per Doc/Examination |
VEHICLE
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(VEHICLE) |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| Direct
(NGN |
Indirect
(NGN) |
||
| UP to 15CBM | 2497 | 2583 | Per Unit |
| 16 to 25 CBM | 2775 | 2907 | Per Unit |
| Above 25 CBM | 3539 | 3971 | Per Unit |
| Trailer/Mafi | 4157 | 5180 | Per Unit |
Note: All loaded vehicles will have 20% surcharge on their delivery charge
PALLETIZED/UNITIZED CARGO
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(PALLETIZED/UNITIZED CARGO) |
RATE | UNIT OF
MEASURMENT |
|
| Direct
(NGN |
Indirect
(NGN) |
||
| Up to 2 Tons | 71 X T + 1628 | 91 X T+ 1628 | Per Unit |
| 2 to 4 Tons | 108 X T+ 1628 | 157 X T+ 1628 | Per Unit |
| 4 to 6 Tons | 157 X T+ 1628 | 229 X T+ 1628 | Per Unit |
| 6 to 10 Tons | 253 X T+ 1628 | 357 X T+ 1628 | Per Unit |
| 10 to 15 Tons | 360 X T+ 1628 | 516 X T+ 1628 | Per Unit |
| Above 15 Tons | 773 X T+ 1628 | 1003 X T+ 1628 | Per Unit |
CONTAINERS
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(CONTAINERS) |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Normal Container 20FT | 5014.50 | Per Unit |
| Normal Container 40FT | 6267.50 | Per Unit |
| Flat Container 20FT | 5186 | Per Unit |
| Flat Container 40FT | 6707 | Per Unit |
| Open Top Container (OT) 20FT | 7073 | Per Unit |
| Open Top container (OT) 40FT | 9531 | Per Unit |
| Reefer Container 20FT | Normal rate + 1750 | Per Unit |
| Reefer Container 40FT | Normal rate +2625 | Per Unit |
| Container Delivery (Weekends) 20FT | Rate +294 | Per Unit |
| Container Delivery (Weekends) 40FT | Rate +378 | Per Unit |
| If Container 20FT is unstuffed | Rate +714 | Per Unit |
| If Container 40FT is unstuffed | Rate + 903 | Per Unit |
| Container Direct Delivery 20 FT | Rate +168 | Per Unit |
| Container Direct Delivery 40FT | Rate +210 | Per Unit |
| CONTAINER EXPORT | ||
| Handling Charges (20Ft Laden) | 3686.72 | Per Unit |
| Handling Charges (20Ft Empty) | 1264.20 | Per Unit |
| Handling Charges (40Ft Laden) | 5566.60 | Per Unit |
| Handling Charges (40Ft Empty) | 1896.30 | Per Unit |
| Documentation Fee | 700 | Per B/L |
Note: The above charges shall in addition attract 5% VAT, except for Container Export
GROUPAGE
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(GROUPAGE) |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| Direct
(NGN |
Indirect
(NGN) |
||
| Container 20FT | 6769 | 8127 | Per Unit |
| Container 40FT | 11648 | 13580 | Per Unit |
| Normal Groupage 20FT | 7679 | Per Unit | |
| Normal Groupage 40FT | 12446 | Per Unit | |
RENT ON GENERAL CARGO
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(RENT ON GENERAL CARGO) Free rent period of 3 days after completion of discharge |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| Import
(NGN |
Export
(NGN) |
||
| Shed/Warehouse Cargo | 6 | 4 | Per Ton/Day |
| Stacking Area Cargo | 3 | 2 | Per Ton/Day |
RENT ON VEHICLE
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(RENT ON VEHICLE) |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | ||
| Import
(NGN) |
Export
(NGN) |
|||
| Vehicle UP to 15CBM | 1St Period | 2nd Period & thereafter | 150 | Per Unit/Day |
| 150 | 900 | |||
| Vehicle 16 to 25 CBM | 188 | 1125 | 188 | Per Unit/Day |
| Vehicle Above 25 CBM | 375 | 1800 | 375 | Per Unit/Day |
| Trailer/Mafi | 625 | 3000 | 625 | Per Unit/Day |
RENT ON CONTAINER
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(RENT ON CONTAINER) Free rent period of 3 days after completion of discharge |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| Import
(NGN |
Export
(NGN) |
||
| Container: 20FT Laden | 375 | 375 | Per Unit/Day |
| Container: 20FT Empty | 24 | 24 | Per Unit/Day |
| Container: 40FT Laden | 750 | 750 | Per Unit/Day |
| Container: 40FT Empty | 48 | 48 | Per Unit/Day |
| Container: Open Top 20FT Laden | 750 | – | Per Unit/Day |
| Container: Open Top 40FT Laden | 1550 | – | Per Unit/Day |
| Container: Flat 20FT Laden | 936.5 | – | Per Unit/Day |
| Container: Flat 40FT Laden | 1606 | – | Per Unit/Day |
RENT ON PALLETIZED/UNITIZED CARGO
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(RENT ON PALLETIZED/UNITIZED CARGO) Free rent period of 3 days after completion of discharge |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| Import
(NGN |
Export
(NGN) |
||
| Up to 2 Tons | 10 | 6 | Per Ton/Day |
| 2 to 4 Tons | 20 | 12 | Per Ton/Day |
| 4 to 6 Tons | 30 | 18 | Per Ton/Day |
| 6 to 10 Tons | 40 | 24 | Per Ton/Day |
| 10 to 15 Tons | 79 | 48 | Per Ton/Day |
| Above 15 Tons | 124 | 75 | Per Ton/Day |
- Note: If a Consignee/Agent wants to take delivery of cargo in a way other than the way it landed, the arrangement/cost should be borne by the Consignee/Agent cost + 40%.
- Official request for direct delivery of cargo should be received at least 48 hours before the arrival of the vessel and supported by all relevant documents.
RAIL CHARGES
| TYPE OF CHARGES
(HAULAGE) |
RATE
(NGN) |
UNIT OF MEASURMENT |
| Other Goods on :4 Wheel Wagon | 108 | Per Ton |
| ü :8 Wheel Wagon | 180 | Per Ton |
| Coal :4 Wheel Wagon | 36 | Per Ton |
| ü :8 Wheel Wagon | 54 | Per Ton |
| Traffic to/from Quays by rail | 11 | Per Ton |
| Haulage other than by rail within the Port | 17.5 | Per Ton |
| Haulage other than by rail outside Port premises | 14 | Per Ton |
| Siding charges, Shunting of Empty/Loaded Wagon | 74 | Per Ton |
| Stabling charge Less than 10 Ton 1St 24 hours | 202 | Per Ton |
| Stabling charge Over 10 Ton 1St 24 hours | 303 | Per Ton |
| Stabling charge Less than 10 Tons, 2nd & subsequent period of 24 hours or part | 348 | Per Ton |
| Stabling charge Over 10 Tons, 2nd subsequent period of 24 hours or part | 431 | Per Ton |
OTHER SERVICES/SHIFTING:
| TYPE OF SERVICES
(Dock Labour utilized for services not assessed on the basis of tonnage but on request) |
RATE | UNIT OF MEASURMENT | |
| NGN | USD | ||
| Discrepancy, Sweeping, e.t.c. (On-Board) | – | 2.3 | Per man/Hour |
| Discrepancy, Sweeping, e.t.c. (Ashore) | 278 | – | Per man/Hour |
| Landing & reloading cargo at ship request: 20FT | – | 106 | Per Unit |
| Landing & reloading cargo at ship request: 40FT | – | 212 | Per Unit |
| Landing & reloading cargo at ship request: G/Cargo | – | 7 | Per Ton |
| Shifting of Cargo On-Board: 20FT | – | 40 | Per Unit |
| Shifting of Cargo On-Board: 40FT | – | 60 | Per Unit |
| Overtime On-Board | – | 3.45 | Per Man-hour |
| Overtime Ashore | 3.45 | Per Man-hour | |
| Note: Dry Bulk vessels are entitled to trimming towards the end of their operations. Any other request for services shall be charged accordingly | |||
ROYALTY CHARGES
| SERVICE DESCRIPTION | RATE
(NGN/USD) |
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT |
| Compressor | NGN104 | Per Day |
| Shore based grain elevator | NGN1364 | Per Day |
| Lorry | NGN55 | Per Movement |
| Forklift On-Board | USD10 | Per Hour |
| Forklift Ashore | NGN72 | Per Hour |
| Port Pier Import | NGN22 | Per Tonne |
| Port Pier Export | NGN14 | Per Tonne |
| Wharfage | NGN13 | Per Tonne |
| PLANT AND EQUIPMENT HIRE RATE PER HOUR OR PAT THEREOF
(MINIMUM OF 4 HOURS) |
||
| (RATE USD & NGN) | ||
| Hire of Forklift Under 5 ton
Hire of Forklift Under 5 ton On-Board |
NGN805
USD10 |
Per hour or part thereof |
| Hire of Forklift 5 ton to 10 ton
Hire of Forklift 5 ton to 10 ton On-Board |
NGN1575
USD15 |
Per hour or part thereof |
| Portal Crane Up to :10 tons
:10 to 15 tons :Over 15 tons |
NGN1680
NGN3029 NGN3938 |
Per hour or part thereof |
| Mobile Crane Up to:5 tons
:5 to 10 tons : 11 to 15 :Over 15 tons |
NGN2625
NGN3938 NGN6300 NGN7875 |
Per hour or part thereof |
| Fork Lifter: 10 to 15 tons
:16 to 20 tons : 21 to 25 |
NGN3938
NGN7875 NGN10500 |
Per hour or part thereof |
| Tower Crane: 5 to 10 tons | NGN3938 | Per hour or part thereof |
| Tractor: | NGN1313 | Per hour or part thereof |
| Mafi/Trailer | NGN525 | Per hour or part thereof |
| Floating Crane: Below 100 tons
: 101 to 200 tons : Above 200 tons |
USD500
USD750 USD1000 |
Per hour or part thereof |
| HIRE OF CRAFT: Major vessels
: Ocean Tug : Push Tug : Launches |
NGN546,000
NGN336000 NGN52500 NGN45500 |
Per Day
Per Day Per hour or part thereof Per hour or part thereof |
TERMINAL OPERATORS AND TARIFFS
Find Terminals and their tariffs below.
IMPORTANT: Linking to Third Party Websites
IN ADDITION WHERE UNDER THE POWERS CONTAINED IN SECTION 95 PART XII OF THE PORTS ACT CAP 361 (1990), THE NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY PROVIDES SERVICES NOT SPECIFICALLY ENUMERATED IN THIS SCHEDULE, THEY MAY LEVY REASONABLE RATES IN RESPECT OF THOSE SERVICES