The oil jetty at the Port of Lomé, Togo, became unavailable on May 27, 2026, and is expected to remain out of service until June 7, 2026. During this period, all vessels that would normally call at the oil jetty are being rerouted to the ore wharf for their operations. The port authorities have indicated that vessels that decline to engage in double-banking procedures at the ore wharf will not receive priority for berthing.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this situation implies potential delays for shipments involving liquid bulk cargo destined for or originating from Lomé. The diversion to the ore wharf, which may not be optimized for oil handling, coupled with the lack of priority for vessels refusing double-banking, could lead to increased waiting times and impact vessel schedules. Forwarders should communicate with their carriers and local agents to understand the specific implications for their shipments and consider alternative arrangements or adjust timelines accordingly.
