APM Terminals Champions Collaboration to Boost Port Efficiency, Trade Facilitation

APM Terminals Apapa hosted its Partners Engagement Forum in Lagos, emphasizing the need for collaboration to enhance port efficiency and trade facilitation in Nigeria. CEO Frederik Klinke highlighted the challenges faced by the global supply chain and the importance of localized responses to ensure competitiveness.

The company pledged continued investment in infrastructure and digital tools to deliver faster and transparent services. Terminal Manager Steen Knudsen stressed the role of stakeholder collaboration in creating a seamless port ecosystem, citing the recent launch of a rail freight service as a success in reducing road congestion.

APM Terminals also emphasized the importance of customer feedback in identifying and implementing solutions to improve cargo turnaround time and streamline processes. The event showcased the progress made in enhancing Nigeria's export capabilities through collaboration with various stakeholders in the logistics chain.