Sustainable transport transition must start at Nigeria's seaports, says APM Terminals

APM Terminals Nigeria is calling for Nigeria to transition to sustainable transport, emphasizing that the process must begin at the nation's seaports, which it describes as critical gateways for efficient and greener logistics.

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At APM Terminals, we recognise that the transition to sustainable transport begins at our ports. This is why we have invested heavily in modernising Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure. Today, we are building the foundation for future electrification.

Westtar Kapito, Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, made this appeal during the 10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum in Lagos. He stated that adopting sustainable transport practices at Nigerian ports would significantly reduce emissions, enhance operational efficiency, and support the country's environmental and economic goals. The forum provided a platform for Nigeria to showcase investment opportunities and connect with potential partners.

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Every modern crane, digital system, operational upgrade and infrastructure improvement brings us one step closer to the next generation of sustainable port operations. We understand that the port of the future will not simply be larger, it will be smarter, more connected, more energy efficient and increasingly electrified.

Kapito highlighted APM Terminals' commitment through substantial investments in modernizing Nigeria's maritime infrastructure. "Every modern crane, digital system, operational upgrade and infrastructure improvement brings us one step closer to the next generation of sustainable port operations," he said. The company is developing WACT Onne into Nigeria's first green port and investing in digitalization, waterway solutions, and partnerships.

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Sustainable transport represents one of the greatest economic opportunities before Nigeria today. Not simply because it can reduce emissions but because it can unlock investment, strengthen supply chains, improve energy infrastructure, create skilled jobs and position Nigeria as the leading maritime gateway for Africa.

He further emphasized that this transition represents a major economic opportunity for Nigeria, positioning it as Africa's leading gateway for sustainable trade. This shift can unlock investment, strengthen supply chains, improve energy infrastructure, and create skilled jobs. "The question is no longer whether sustainable transport will come to Nigeria. The question is whether Nigeria will lead," Kapito concluded, expressing confidence in Nigeria's potential.

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The question is no longer whether sustainable transport will come to Nigeria. The question is whether Nigeria will lead. At APM Terminals, we believe the answer is yes.