APM Terminals Nigeria has called for Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transport to begin at its seaports, stressing that modern, energy-efficient, and digitally enabled port infrastructure is essential to driving green transportation and strengthening the country’s position as Africa’s leading maritime trade gateway.
The position was presented by the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Westtar Kapito, during a thematic session on sustainable transport at the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum in Lagos. He said APM Terminals has continued to invest heavily in modernising Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure as part of preparations for future electrification and cleaner port operations.
Kapito explained that investments in modern cargo-handling equipment, digital systems, operational upgrades, and critical infrastructure are laying the foundation for smarter, more connected, and energy-efficient ports. He added that the company is advancing this vision through the modernisation of APM Terminals Apapa, the development of the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) Onne into Nigeria’s first green port, expanded digital infrastructure, waterway transport solutions, and its partnership with Barging Marine Solutions Limited.
According to him, sustainable transport represents more than an environmental objective, describing it as a major economic opportunity capable of attracting investment, strengthening supply chains, improving energy infrastructure, creating skilled jobs, and positioning Nigeria as a leading maritime hub on the continent.
The company maintained that with sustained investment and collaboration between government and the private sector, Nigeria has the potential to lead Africa’s transition towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable port operations.
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APM Terminals Nigeria has called for Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transport to begin at its seaports, stressing that modern, energy-efficient, and digitally enabled port infrastructure is essential to driving green transportation and strengthening the country’s position as Africa’s leading maritime trade gateway.
The position was presented by the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Westtar Kapito, during a thematic session on sustainable transport at the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum in Lagos. He said APM Terminals has continued to invest heavily in modernising Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure as part of preparations for future electrification and cleaner port operations.
Kapito explained that investments in modern cargo-handling equipment, digital systems, operational upgrades, and critical infrastructure are laying the foundation for smarter, more connected, and energy-efficient ports. He added that the company is advancing this vision through the modernisation of APM Terminals Apapa, the development of the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) Onne into Nigeria’s first green port, expanded digital infrastructure, waterway transport solutions, and its partnership with Barging Marine Solutions Limited.
According to him, sustainable transport represents more than an environmental objective, describing it as a major economic opportunity capable of attracting investment, strengthening supply chains, improving energy infrastructure, creating skilled jobs, and positioning Nigeria as a leading maritime hub on the continent.
The company maintained that with sustained investment and collaboration between government and the private sector, Nigeria has the potential to lead Africa’s transition towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable port operations.
