West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), operated by APM Terminals (APMT), has announced the formal launch of a new four-lane in-gate facility in Onne Port, Rivers State, Nigeria.
The terminal expects to significantly lift standards of efficiency and security as a result of this new facility.
Following the completion of a new on-terminal container freight station (CFS), this investment moves WACT one step closer to realising its aim of becoming the gateway to Eastern Nigeria and beyond.
The new in-gate is part of WACT’s $115 million investment in a terminal upgrade project.
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According to WACT, it provides a comprehensive suite of logistics solutions to empower Nigerian firms and increase overall port efficiency, in accordance with the Federal Government’s efforts to simplify the ease of doing business in Nigeria.
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Commenting on the project’s impact on reducing congestion and costs for businesses, WACT Managing Director, Jeethu Jose, said: “The new gate will improve access and security; facilitate faster cargo movement; and reduce truck turnaround times to under 45 minutes.”
The new in-gate, paired with WACT’s Truck Appointment System (TAS), enables speedier booking and processing of imports, exports, and empty container drop-offs.
At the same time, pre-submission and verification of information, together with decreased congestion and shorter truck turn times, will result in cheaper costs and more efficiency.
