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APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria's largest container terminal, recorded a 6% increase in export volume during the first half of 2026.
Kamal Alhraishat, the managing director of APM Terminals Apapa, attributed the growth to the resilience of Nigerian exporters, supported by a series of operational and service improvements designed to facilitate export trade.
"Over the past five years, exports through our terminal have maintained a positive growth trajectory. This reflects both the resilience of Nigerian exporters and the specific improvements we have implemented to facilitate export trade, simplify cargo flows, and enhance access to international markets," stated Alhraishat.
The executive highlighted several initiatives implemented by the terminal to foster exports, including dedicated export lanes at the terminal gate to streamline access.
"The rail connection between Lagos and Moniya (Ibadan) operates three times a week, providing exporters with an efficient alternative to road transport. By reducing reliance on trucks and exposure to interstate and Apapa traffic, we can improve the predictability of cargo movement and help exporters reach international markets more efficiently," added the APM Terminals representative.
The terminal also receives export cargo via the Ebute Metta rail corridor, which facilitates the movement of goods from various parts of Lagos, helping exporters avoid traffic congestion and reduce transit times to the port.
Key export products handled by the terminal include soybeans, cashews, cocoa, hibiscus flowers, and solid minerals.
