West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) Archives

Onne Port opens new in-gate facility

29 March 2024

APM Terminals-operated West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) anticipates a significant enhancement in efficiency and security with the official inauguration of a new four-lane in-gate facility at Onne Port, Rivers State, Nigeria.

This development closely follows the establishment of a new on-terminal container freight station (CFS), reflecting WACT’s ongoing investment to position itself as the primary gateway to Eastern Nigeria and beyond.

Part of WACT’s extensive US$115 million terminal upgrade...

https://container-news.com/onne-port-opens-new-in-gate-facility/

APMT-operated terminal commissions new Container Freight Station in Nigeria

14 March 2024

APM Terminals-operated West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) has marked a significant milestone by opening its new Container Freight Station (CFS).

APM Terminals said this investment brings Port of Onne’s WACT closer to its strategic vision of becoming the “gateway to Eastern Nigeria and beyond”, offering a comprehensive suite of logistics solutions.

The new station is expected to act as a central hub for various trade-related activities, including interaction with regulatory authorities, and...

https://container-news.com/apmt-operated-terminal-commissions-new-container-freight-station-in-nigeria/

APMT Africa Terminal invests in new Nigerian container hub

30 May 2019

The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) has invested in a new container freight station (CFS) at the Port of Onne, Nigeria. The 1,520m2 facility – the first of its kind in East Nigeria – provides Nigerian farmers with an opportunity to grow their business by exporting goods such as cashew nuts and sesame seeds.

While the country has long been associated with the oil industry, it is estimated that more than 22% of the country’s GDP is generated from agriculture. “A government drive to...

https://container-news.com/apmt-africa-terminal-nigerian-container-hub/

APMT Onne Terminal ready for mega upgrade

22 May 2019

In response to continued volume growth in the Eastern Nigerian market, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) located in Onne Port, has invested in two new Mobile Harbor Cranes. This is in addition to an investment of approximately USD2.5 million already made this year.

The two Liebherr LHM 550 Mobile Harbor Cranes (MHCs) are due for deployment in July this year and will further boost the efficiency and cargo handling operation of the terminal, improving service delivery and reducing vessel...

https://container-news.com/apmt-onne-terminal-ready-mega-upgrade/