APM Terminals Nigeria Advocates for Green Infrastructure Projects

APM Terminals Nigeria, represented by Chairman Frederik Klinke, called for enhanced collaboration among government, industry, investors, and development partners to accelerate the creation of bankable green infrastructure projects at the Second Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit in Abuja. The summit, themed “De-risking Green Infrastructure Investments: From Policy Architecture to Bankable Projects,” highlighted Nigeria's progress in maritime reforms and climate action, with Klinke stressing the importance of translating policy ambitions into scalable projects that yield economic and environmental benefits.

He noted that maritime transport accounts for over 80% of global trade by volume and that decarbonising this sector is vital for achieving climate goals. Klinke also pointed out the need for regulatory clarity and stronger integration across logistics networks.

Koen De Backker, CEO of APM Terminals Nigeria, emphasized the operational challenges of maritime decarbonisation. Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, called for urgent policy reforms and innovative risk-sharing mechanisms to attract investment into Nigeria's green infrastructure sector.