The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 41 ships carrying petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Lagos ports on Wednesday.

The NPA disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position on Wednesday in Lagos.

According to the bulletin, the vessels are expected between April 8 and April 14.

The authority said 24 of the ships would carry containers loaded with various goods.

“Seventeen ships will berth with bulk sugar, fresh fish, salt, general cargo, gypsum, aviation fuel, diesel, naphtha, gasoline, gas oil and wheat,” it added.

The NPA said 16 ships and tankers had already arrived and were awaiting berthing at the three ports.

According to the authority, the vessels carry general cargo, wheat, diesel, aviation fuel, petrol, gasoline, blend stock, containers, crude oil, fertiliser and fresh fish.

It added that 21 ships were discharging urea, containers, base oil, fresh fish, soya beans, gas and fertiliser at Lekki Deep Sea Port, Apapa and Tincan Island Port.