APMT Apapa, key driver of Nigeria’s export trade — Kapito

By Godwin Oritse

Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has expressed its role in driving the nation’s export growth through strategic investments in infrastructure, technology and operational efficiency.

Speaking at an Export Management Workshop organised by Lagos Business School in Lagos, the Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Apapa, Mr. Westtar Kapito, said: “APM Terminals Apapa has made a long-term commitment to Nigeria and its economic growth. Over the years, we have invested significantly in modern port infrastructure, cargo-handling equipment, yard capacity, digital solutions and the development of our people.”

According to him, “These investments are strategic interventions aimed at enabling trade, supporting exporters and improving Nigeria’s competitiveness in international markets.”

Highlighting the impact of digitisation, Kapito stated: “Our vision is to make doing business through the port as easy, efficient and predictable as possible. Through digitalisation, customers enjoy greater visibility of their cargo, faster processing times and improved access to information.”

He added that “these improvements translate directly into lower operational challenges and greater efficiency in the movement of goods through the supply chain.”

On the benefits to exporters, he said: “We understand the challenges businesses face in today’s economic environment, particularly with rising operational costs globally. That is why we continue to focus on delivering value through competitive services, operational excellence and reliable infrastructure.”