Nigeria’s export growth highlights maritime sector progress
Frederik Klinke, CEO of APM Terminals Nigeria, has highlighted a dramatic rise in Nigeria’s export volumes, signalling strong momentum in the country’s maritime sector. He credits this progress to ongoing reforms and targeted investments, which are helping Nigeria withstand global shipping challenges. According to Klinke, operational improvements and digital innovations are driving efficiency and positioning Nigeria as a key player in global trade. He emphasises the importance of continued reforms and infrastructure upgrades to maintain this upward trend.
TLDR
- Frederik Klinke cited a surge in export-laden container volumes, referencing the Nigerian Ports Authority’s third quarter 2025 report, which showed a 1,085 per cent increase.
- Strategic reforms, such as the rollout of the National Single Window digital platform, are streamlining cargo clearance and boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness.
- APM Terminals Nigeria has invested over $600 million in efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure upgrades to support export growth.
- New operational strategies include a dedicated Container Freight Station at Onne, exclusive export lanes at Apapa, and a thrice-weekly rail service linking Apapa Port to Moniya in Ibadan.
- Klinke stressed the need for consistent regulatory reforms, deeper channel drafts, and improved multimodal transport networks to sustain export momentum.
