APM Terminals Apapa introduces berthing window service

APM Terminals (APMT) Apapa has introduced a berthing window service, aiming to reduce the waiting time for ships and help consignees take prompt delivery of their consignments at the port.

The first berthing window for the WAF/MWX service (operated by Hapag Lloyd, CMA CGM and Arkas) was launched last week with the arrival of the 4,360 teu CMA CGM LAPIS at the terminal in the Lagos Port Complex.

Richard Smith, chief commercial officer of APMT Apapa, said that the service would enable the allocation of a fixed time period for vessels to berth, discharge, load and sail.