Emeka Moses
The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in collaboration with its technical partners, Truck Transit Parks (TTP), has redirected truck traffic bound for terminals at the Tin Can Island Port to ensure seamless port operations.But this measure seems to escalate the already traffic build up on the axis especially at night when no law enforcement agents are seen around the corridor.In a notice to stakeholders dated February 25, 2026, TTP, said: “The management of Tin-Can Island Port authorities hereby notifies all stakeholders, transporters, fleet managers and truck operators of a mandatory pre-gating directive effective Monday next week.“This directive applies to all bookings processed on the ‘Eto’ platform and based on terminal destination. Trucks destined for Tin-Can Island Container Terminal (TICT) and Josephdam Port Services must Pre-gates from MOB.Trucks destined for Port and Cargo Handling Services, Port and Terminal Multi-Purpose Services Limited, PTML, and Five Star Logistics Terminal must Pre-gate from all other designated Tin-Can Pre-gates, excluding MOB.“All truck operators, fleet managers and relevant stakeholders are required to strictly adhere to this directive. The measure is designed to enhance traffic management, improve operational efficiency and ensure seamless cargo movement within the Tin-Can port corridor.“Non-compliance may result in operational disruption and denial of access. For full alignment, stakeholders are advised to update their operational processes accordingly.”
