CMA CGM will from 2020 operate the container terminal in Lekki port, which is Nigeria's new major port.

The two parties have entered a partnership, according to a press release published Monday.

Lekki Port will be the first deep sea port in Nigeria, and the port off the coast of the Sahara in Africa with the largest depth. The port will be developed by LPLE, a joint venture company between Nigerian company Tolaram group, the state government in Lagos and Nigerian port authorities.

"We are pleased to sign this Memorandum of Agreement with LPLE to operate Lekki Port’s container terminal. As Nigeria’s first deep sea port, Lekki Port represents a strategic choice for the CMA CGM Group. Thanks to its position and capacity, Lekki Port will allow us to bring to Nigeria larger container ships from Europe and Asia to better serve our customers and pursue our commitment to the development of the entire region. With CMA CGM’s unique service offering and expertise combined with our logistics and inland services, our presence in Lekki Port will benefit the entire Nigerian supply chain and market as well as neighboring countries," says Farid T. Salem, Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, in the press release.

English Edit: Lena Rutkowski

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