The Liquefied Natural Gas-powered container ship, CMA CGM SCANDOLA, which was constructed in 2020, arrived at the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos on Monday, January 29th, 2024.
Notably, this vessel, with a length overall (LoA) of 366 meters, a width of 51 meters, and a carrying capacity of 14,812 Twenty Equivalent Units (TEUs), is the first LNG-powered container vessel to navigate to West Africa.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, warmly welcomed the historic berthing of the CMA CGM SCANDOLA at the Lekki Deep Sea Port. Emphasizing the significance of this event, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the Lekki Deep Sea Port stands as the only port in Nigeria equipped to accommodate such large container vessels.
In a statement shared on his social media platform, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his pleasure, stating, “It is nice to start off the week with some great news today; the LNG-powered CMA CGM SCANDOLA, a 14,812 TEUs container vessel, has made history by berthing at the Lekki Deep Sea Port—the most modern and deepest seaport in Nigeria.”
Highlighting the CMA CGM SCANDOLA’s journey, the Governor added, “The CMA CGM SCANDOLA is the first LNG-powered container vessel to sail to West Africa, arriving in Tema before making its mark at Lekki Port. It is important to note that the Lekki Deep Sea Port is the only port in Nigeria with the facilities to receive such large container vessels.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed pride in the collaborative efforts of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, and CMA CGM for their contributions to elevating Nigeria’s maritime industry.
He concluded by recognizing the Lekki Economic Zone as a key driver of economic prosperity. The CMA CGM SCANDOLA, built four years ago, continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the capabilities of LNG-powered container vessels in the West African maritime landscape.