APM Terminals Nigeria Calls for Green Maritime Action

APM Terminals Nigeria has called for urgent action from the government, private sector, investors, and development partners to accelerate the development of green maritime infrastructure, aiming to decarbonise Nigeria’s maritime sector and enhance trade competitiveness. Chairman Frederik Klinke made this appeal at the second Decarbonizing Infrastructure in Nigeria (DIN) Summit in Abuja, emphasizing the need to move beyond mere policy formulation to implement bankable projects that deliver measurable environmental and economic benefits.

Klinke stated that while progress has been made in maritime reforms and climate action, the focus must now shift to projects that yield tangible results. He highlighted that maritime transport accounts for over 80% of global trade by volume, making decarbonisation essential for Nigeria's economic competitiveness.

CEO Koen De Backker noted that improving logistics operations is crucial for reducing emissions. Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, called for policy reforms and stronger public-private partnerships to attract investment into Nigeria’s green infrastructure sector.