NRC, APMT partner to expand cargo movement to Ibadan

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has concluded an arrangement with the management of APM Terminals to commence the expansion of cargo movement from Apapa Port to its freight yard in Moniya, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

This was disclosed after a meeting between the Managing Director of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, who was assisted by the Director of Operation, Akin Osinowo, while the APM Terminals delegates were led by the CEO of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke and CCO APM Terminals Nigeria, Caroline Aubert-Adewuyi.

Klinke reiterated APMT’s position as a foremost transporter of container freight in the country and a major partner to NRC.

He highlighted the strategic advantage Nigeria held, being surrounded by a few landlocked neighbouring countries creating an opportunity to serve as a hub for importation of containerised goods.

APMT assured NRC of greater efficiency in the turnaround of cargo at the port and expansion of the use of rail for cargo evacuation and export through APM Terminals.

The MD of NRC expressed appreciation for APM Terminal’s close partnership with NRC, which dates back decades.

He stated that the collaboration is going to be of tremendous benefit for both parties as “we are going to work for the satisfaction of not only the APMT but all customers who intend to do business with railways’’.

The MD said “Prioritising customers’ satisfaction by improving customer experience and ensuring that our services are reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable” remain cardinal.