Import Surge Halts Evacuation Of Empty Containers From Apapa Port

APM Terminals Apapa has stated that sharp and sustained surge in import cargo volumes over latest weeks,  have made transport strains prioritise discharging incoming laden containers over evacuating empties.

Chatting with LEADERSHIP, towards the backdrop of latest issues surrounding the congestion of empty containers at its terminal, the APM Terminals Apapa Terminal Supervisor, Steen Knudsen, defined that the administration of empty container evacuation into the terminal – and subsequent cargo onto vessels – is the unique duty of transport strains, which personal and management all containers.

Based on Knudsen, the operational shift has resulted in a rising stock of empty containers inside the terminal, considerably limiting yard area.

He, nevertheless, assured stakeholders of its continued professionalism, service effectivity, and shut collaboration with related events to resolve the problem promptly.

“On account of this accumulation, APM Terminals Apapa has needed to briefly limit the reception of further empty containers till the present inventory is cleared by the transport strains,” Knudsen stated.

“We acknowledge the affect this will likely have on truck operators, consignees, and landside logistics, and we’re actively participating the transport strains and related authorities authorities to expedite vessel evacuation of empty containers.”

The Terminal Supervisor emphasised that the event isn’t as a result of a failure in terminal operations, however somewhat a systemic challenge stemming from the imbalance in container site visitors.

“Delivery strains play a key position in guaranteeing containers are loaded out as empties as soon as they’re returned. Sadly, the excessive quantity of imports is tipping that steadiness.

We’re dedicated to doing all the pieces inside our operational capability to help the clearing of this backlog,” the assertion added.

APM Terminals Apapa is interesting to landside prospects, truck operators, and different stakeholders to kindly bear with the non permanent restrictions and delays in receiving empties, whereas assuring them that each effort is being made to normalize the scenario.

“APM Terminals Apapa stays steadfast in its dedication to professionalism, environment friendly service supply, and partnership with stakeholders to make sure the Nigerian provide chain retains transferring,” he stated.

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APM Terminals Apapa has responded to latest issues surrounding the congestion of empty containers at its terminal, setting the file straight on the foundation causes of the scenario and assuring stakeholders of its continued professionalism, service effectivity, and shut collaboration with related events to resolve the problem promptly.