APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, announced on Wednesday that it has achieved a new milestone in truck servicing, handling an impressive 32,945 gate volumes through 20,856 truck visits for the month of November.
In a press statement signed by the Terminal Manager, Steen Knudsen, the terminal revealed that the truck visits include import deliveries, empties, and export gate-ins of containers.
According to Steen Knudsen, “This is a new record for gate volumes and truck visits since the inception of our operations in 2006. This achievement is a testament to the success of our recent transformation and optimization initiatives.
“Since 2020, the terminal has been undergoing a complete transformation of its infrastructure, operations, equipment, services, and workforce development. These changes have enabled the terminal to grow its volumes and expand its capacity. It is a testament to our commitment to continually innovate and optimize our services and processes to meet the demands of the market and our customers.”
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In recent months, the terminal has introduced several major changes to its operations and services. These include expanded barge slots, a new booking app, and enhanced rail services for smoother logistics. Additionally, the terminal has expanded its yard capacity to accommodate a further 2,400 TEUs of export cargo and created extended gate access and dedicated export lanes to reduce turnaround times for export containers.
Thanking the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for their unwavering support, Steen said, “This historic accomplishment would not have been possible without the steadfast support and collaboration of our esteemed partners. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these authorities for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us and playing an integral role in this success.
“Our latest milestone highlights the tangible results of embedding a Lean culture across our operations. By continuously optimizing processes, we are creating seamless opportunities for our valued customers while fostering a robust ecosystem for truck and cargo flow.”
He added that the terminal remains dedicated to expanding its services and strengthening its commitment to serving the “last mile” to meet and exceed customer expectations.
“Together, we will continue to push boundaries, set new benchmarks, and transform the logistics landscape in Nigeria. Our goal is to enhance the satisfaction levels of our end users and consistently deliver world-class services,” Steen said.
