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Escravos Oil TerminalNG ESC

🇳🇬NigeriaVery SmallOpen RoadsteadBight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean

Escravos Oil Terminal (NG ESC)

Nigeria · UNLOCODE: NG ESC · Very Small · Open Roadstead · Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean · Tiefe: 23.2 m

UNLOCODENG ESC

CountryNigeria

Water BodyBight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean

SizeVery Small

TypeOpen Roadstead

Channel Depth23.2 m

Lat5.5000

Lng5.0000

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Last updated: 2 February 2026

About This Seaport

Escravos Oil Terminal serves as a vital hub for maritime freight and container shipping in Nigeria. Strategically located in the Bight of Benin, it provides direct access to crucial shipping routes in the Gulf of Guinea and the North Atlantic Ocean. This small harbor, although limited in size, boasts effective container terminal and cargo handling capabilities, enabling the efficient processing of oil and petrochemical products. Furthermore, Escravos Oil Terminal connects to the hinterland through a network of roads and inland waterways, ensuring seamless transportation of goods to and from key economic regions across the country. The terminal plays a significant role in Nigeria's logistics infrastructure, supporting both national and international trade activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Escravos Oil Terminal?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Escravos Oil Terminal is NG ESC. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Escravos Oil Terminal located?▼

The port of Escravos Oil Terminal is located in Nigeria (Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Escravos Oil Terminal?▼

Escravos Oil Terminal is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Escravos Oil Terminal?▼

The channel depth of Escravos Oil Terminal is 23.2 meters.

Location & Weather

5.50000, 5.00000

Channel depth: 23.2 m

Transit time routes from Escravos Oil Terminal

Lagos → Shanghai Lagos → Shenzhen Lagos → Guangzhou Lagos → Hong Kong Lagos → Tokyo Lagos → Busan

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