Seaport · Nigeria
Port of Akpo Oil Terminal
Akpo Oil Terminal (Nigeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46241). It lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NGAKP
- World Port Index no.
- 46241
- Coordinates
- 3.13°N, 6.82°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nigeria
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,960 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Akpo Oil Terminal, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Akpo Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Akpo Oil Terminal?
Akpo Oil Terminal (Nigeria) lies on the Gulf of Guinea, at about 3.13°N, 6.82°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Akpo Oil Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NGAKP for Akpo Oil Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Akpo Oil Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,960 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Douala, Kribi, Lekki Deep Sea Port.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Akpo Oil Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Akpo Oil Terminal through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.