APM Terminals Apapa says it handled 8,687 twenty-foot equivalent units of export cargoes in April, an increase of over 30 per cent compared with the 6,606 TEUs recorded at the same time in 2024.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, the Terminal stated that the figure is the highest volume of exports it has recorded in one month since its inception in 2006.
“The terminal had in April 2025 handled 8,687 TEUs of export cargo, an over 30 per cent rise as against 6,606 TEUs recorded in April 2024,” the statement said.
According to the Terminal Manager at the APM Terminals Apapa, Steen Knudsen, noted that there has been positive trend of consistent growth in Nigeria’s export volumes in recent times.
He emphasised that this development significantly benefits Nigeria’s trade balance, and that it is advantageous for Nigerian shippers when ships depart the ports fully loaded with exports.
He stated that preventing ships from leaving empty positively influences the overall cost of shipments into Nigeria.
Knudsen attributed this upward trajectory to strategic enhancements implemented at the terminal.
“Our aim aligns with the Federal Government’s vision of transforming Nigeria into an export-driven economy. To support this, we launched a new rail service in February to expedite the movement of goods from the hinterland to Apapa port.
“Additionally, we have expanded our yard capacity for exports and introduced dedicated truck lanes to streamline the process, reducing the time exports spend in the terminal and ensuring timely ship departures,” Knudsen said.
Knudsen praised the Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigerian Railway Corporation, and other key agencies, adding that their unwavering support enables the terminal to focus on delivering top-tier services to their customers.
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