APM Terminals Apapa Achieves 6% Export Growth in H1 2026

APM Terminals Apapa announced a six percent increase in export volumes for the first half of 2026, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing Nigeria's non-oil export growth and international market access. Managing Director Kamal Alhraishat credited this growth to the resilience of Nigerian exporters and operational enhancements aimed at facilitating export trade.

Key initiatives include dedicated export lanes at the terminal gate to expedite cargo access and a rail connection between Lagos and Moniya (Ibadan) operating three times weekly, which provides an efficient alternative to road transport. This rail connection helps reduce reliance on trucks and mitigates traffic congestion.

Additionally, the terminal utilizes the Ebute Metta rail corridor for export cargo, further improving transit times. Alhraishat emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders through the Exporters Forum, now in its third year, which aims to address challenges in the export value chain.

The next forum session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2.