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NGBON Bonny Port
Bonny Port is the seaport of Bonny, in the city of Bonnyin Nigeria. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is NGBON.

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Port Code

NGBON

Name

Bonny

Country / Region

Nigeria

City

Bonny

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

4.4010000

Longitude

7.1425002

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Bonny Port (NGBON): Port Overview

Bonny, Nigeria · Coordinates supplied in port profile: 4.4010000° N, 7.1425002° E

Bonny Port is a specialised offshore and river-access oil export port on the east bank of the Bonny River, approximately 27 nautical miles south of Port Harcourt. Its logistics role is centred on crude oil, LNG, LPG and other liquid bulk movements rather than conventional containerised cargo. The supplied port profile identifies three principal terminal areas: the Mobil NGL Terminal, the NLNG Terminal and the Shell Terminal, with the Shell crude-export function described as closed and crude loading handled through offshore single buoy moorings. Ship-to-ship transfers are regularly conducted at the Bonny inner anchorage to support onward movements toward Onne and Port Harcourt. Our service team treats NGBON as a project, energy and tanker-port call requiring terminal confirmation, marine clearance and strict documentation control.

Key Highlights

Energy-export focus

The port profile describes Bonny as Nigeria's largest oil export port, with crude oil accounting for more than 90% of stated export value.

Liquid-bulk infrastructure

Facilities are identified for liquid cargo, LPG and LNG; suitability depends on the nominated terminal, cargo specification and vessel approval.

Offshore loading model

Crude exports are associated with offshore single buoy moorings, while inner-anchorage ship-to-ship transfer may be used where authorised.

Marine constraints

The supplied profile records a maximum vessel length of 300 m, maximum draught of 11.2 m and maximum deadweight of 97,730 t; acceptance must be reconfirmed for each call.

Limited container relevance

The provided profile records zero FCL and LCL entries. Our team therefore does not treat NGBON as a routine container gateway without written terminal and carrier confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Area	Operational interpretation for forwarders
Terminal profile	The supplied data identifies the Mobil NGL Terminal, NLNG Terminal and Shell Terminal. The Shell Terminal is described as closed; current berth or loading availability must be confirmed before nomination.
Liquid and gas cargo	Liquid bulk, LPG and LNG handling is identified. Cargo compatibility, tank specifications, vapour controls and terminal acceptance are cargo-specific.
Crude export	Crude loading is described through offshore single buoy moorings rather than a conventional container quay. Marine instructions and nominated loading point are essential.
Anchorage operations	Bonny inner anchorage is used for regular ship-to-ship transfers according to the supplied profile. Such operations require approved procedures, compatible vessels and marine coordination.
Conventional cargo services	Container, general-cargo storage, rail connection and routine inland depot services are not established by the supplied data. Our team verifies any shore-side handling requirement separately.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Typical trade direction: NGBON is primarily relevant to Nigeria's international energy export flows, including crude oil, LNG, LPG and related liquid bulk movements. A nominated terminal and cargo programme determine the practical routing.
Port connectivity: The supplied profile links Bonny's marine operations with the Bonny River, inner anchorage, Onne and Port Harcourt. This should not be interpreted as a guaranteed liner connection or scheduled container service.
Transit planning: No fixed transit time is stated because tanker and energy-cargo schedules depend on terminal nomination, vessel approval, loading window, weather, river or anchorage conditions, pilotage and regulatory clearance.
Our planning practice: Our service team obtains the terminal's laycan, NOR, documentation cut-off, pilot requirements and cargo-readiness conditions before confirming an operational schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary maritime hinterland

Bonny serves Nigeria's Niger Delta energy system, with operational links to the Bonny River, Port Harcourt and the Onne area.

Crude oil

Crude is the principal cargo category described in the supplied profile, exported through offshore loading arrangements.

LNG and LPG

Liquefied gas cargoes are associated with dedicated terminal facilities. The cargo owner, terminal and vessel must confirm product-specific handling requirements.

Ancillary marine movements

The profile records tanker, dredging and military vessel traffic. These figures describe vessel mix, not a general cargo service commitment.

Operations & Compliance

Terminal nomination and cut-offs: Obtain written confirmation of the nominated terminal, loading point, laycan, documentation deadline, cargo readiness and vessel acceptance. Do not rely on a generic NGBON booking reference.
Dangerous goods control: Crude, LNG, LPG and many associated products require accurate product description, UN number where applicable, SDS, flash point, quantity, vapour or temperature data and compliant multimodal declarations.
Marine and regulatory clearance: Vessel particulars, ISPS-related information, insurance, crew documents, customs documentation and applicable Nigerian maritime approvals should be submitted through the authorised operator or agent. Our team coordinates the document checklist with the nominated party.
Ship-to-ship and offshore risk: STS operations require compatible vessels, approved transfer procedures, mooring and fender plans, weather limits, communications and qualified supervision. Final permission and timing remain subject to the terminal and competent authorities.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the cargo profile, SDS, quantity, Incoterm, vessel particulars and preferred loading window before requesting a firm operational plan.
For non-liquid or project cargo, ask us to verify shore-side reception, lifting equipment, storage, customs treatment and onward transport before using NGBON as the delivery point.
Build contingency time for weather, anchorage congestion, pilotage, inspections, cargo compatibility checks and terminal changes; avoid promising a fixed sailing or delivery date to the consignee.
Use an experienced local marine agent and keep the bill of lading, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing or quantity records, dangerous-goods documents and terminal instructions consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bonny suitable for a normal FCL container shipment?

NGBON is principally an energy and liquid-bulk port, and the supplied profile records zero FCL and LCL entries. Our team first checks whether the nominated terminal accepts containers; where it does not, we assess a suitable Nigerian container gateway and inland delivery plan.

Can crude oil be loaded at a conventional quay in Bonny?

The supplied profile states that crude oil is exported through offshore single buoy moorings. The actual loading point, vessel limits and operating window must be confirmed with the cargo operator and marine agent.

Are ship-to-ship transfers available?

Ship-to-ship transfers are described as regular in the Bonny inner anchorage, but availability is not automatic. Vessel compatibility, approvals, weather, transfer procedures and terminal instructions must be confirmed for each operation.

What documents are normally needed for LNG, LPG or crude cargo?

The exact list varies by product and operator, but typically includes commercial and cargo documents, SDS or product specifications, quantity and quality certificates, dangerous-goods information where applicable, vessel particulars and regulatory or terminal forms. Our team issues a cargo-specific checklist.

Can you guarantee a transit time or vessel acceptance?

No. Terminal nomination, laycan, vessel approval, weather, anchorage conditions, inspections and regulatory clearance can change the schedule. We provide a working plan only after receiving current terminal and carrier confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, terminal description, vessel parameters, cargo profile and vessel-mix figures on this page are taken from the supplied NGBON port profile. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to current terminal, agent, carrier and authority confirmation.

For official Nigerian maritime, port and customs verification, our team consults the relevant authority channels, including npa.gov.ng, nimasa.gov.ng and customs.gov.ng. These domains are provided as authority-level verification points only; they do not independently validate every figure in the supplied port profile.