The shipping platform

Location: Warri is situated on the Warri River, 126km from the Bight of Benin. General overview: Warri has two ports with 8 berths at the old port, which includes Ogunu Wharf and 6 berths at the new port. A significant increase in traffic has resulted from the recent extensions to the quays and dredging programmes. The major exports are crude oil, LPG and steel, the main imports being food products, machinery and general cargo. Traffic figures: Approx 382,000t of cargo and 1,000TEU are handled annually. Load line zone: Tropical. Max size: Dry Cargo: LOA 250m, max draught at Escravos Bar 6.4m, up to 7.2m at HW. Tankers: LOA 156m, draught 6.4m, 15,000DWT.