The NPA said that six vessels were expected to berth at the Lagos ports with crude oil, petrol, containers and aviation fuel.
The Nigerian Ports Authority has said two of the expected seven ships would berth with crude oil on Tuesday at the Lagos ports
According to him, the move would enhance operational efficiency.
The Nigerian Ports Authority said at least four vessels will discharge various products at Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos.
Mr Akutah stressed the need to put a mechanism in place to stop export containers without proper documentation.
The ICRC boss stated that despite inherent infrastructure challenges, the Calabar port had been able to find innovative ways of doing business.
The three vessels are expected to carry general cargo and crude oil.
“Their cold feet on the matter subsequently led to the collapse of the negotiation,” he added.
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has begun the evacuation of overtime cargoes to help decongest the port.
The Minister of State for Transportation, Ademola Adegoroye, briefed State House correspondents after the FEC meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.