APM Terminals Apapa Launches 24-Hour Barge Operations
On 13 September 2026, APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria's largest container terminal, announced initiatives to improve export logistics at the third APM Terminals Apapa Exporters Forum. Head of Commercial, Kayode Olufemi-Daniel, emphasized a collaborative approach to identify and address delays in the export process.
The terminal will introduce 24-hour barge operations in Q4 2026, utilizing its dedicated Finger Jetty to enhance capacity for handling barges. APM Terminals aims to increase rail evacuation, targeting 60% of export containers to be moved by rail.
Key Client Manager, Adesoji Olaniyan, noted that the terminal currently operates rail arrangements at two locations, with each train capable of carrying approximately 60 TEUs. The forum gathered various stakeholders to discuss challenges in Nigeria's export supply chain, with a focus on improving cargo visibility and streamlining operations to make Apapa Nigeria's export gateway.
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