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Transport and logistics: road, rail, air, water and courier
Road haulage carries most goods and people. The sector has grown at double-digit rates in recent quarters as activity picked up.
Transport and logistics in numbers
Latest official figures. Shares and growth are in real terms (2019 prices) unless marked nominal.
Growth against the economy
What drives the sector
Fuel prices
Petrol and diesel prices since the end of the subsidy set fares and haulage costs.
Road quality
Most freight moves by road; poor roads raise costs and journey times.
Ports
Port congestion, charges and clearing times affect importers and exporters.
Aviation
Aircraft leasing, spare parts and FX for airlines shape fares and capacity.
Regulators and main players
Federal Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Aviation
Policy for rail, water and air transport.
Nigerian Ports Authority and NIMASA
Ports and maritime regulation.
Nigerian Railway Corporation
Passenger and freight rail.
NCAA and FAAN
Aviation regulation and airports.
What to watch
We do not publish forecasts. These are the signals we follow for this sector.
Fares and fuel
Transport inflation in the NBS CPI.
Rail projects
Progress on the standard-gauge lines.
Port performance
Cargo throughput and clearing times.
Air travel
Passenger numbers and the number of airlines operating.
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