Lifting standards. Empowering trade. Enabling Africa’s growth.
As a leading supply chain partner for governments, businesses, customers and communities across Africa, we understand that investing in people, infrastructure and connectivity drives trade and fuels Africa's growth!
By lifting standards in the port industry, we will work with African nations to shape their futures by:
Investing to connect local communities with global markets
Supporting African trade by bridging gaps in local infrastructure with modern, high-performing terminals and advanced upgrades to existing ones. Enabling better connectivity through new supply-chain modes – increasing efficiency and flexibility. Driving long-term trade growth through private-public partnerships.
Creating local employment opportunities to lift standards of prosperity
Creating new, inclusive job opportunities — within and beyond terminals — that empower local communities. Prioritizing local employment and leadership development. Upskilling and building Lean capabilities through investment in world-class training programs to lift standards of local excellence.
Enabling integrated logistics: from first mile to the last
Increasing the competitiveness of African markets by integrating supply chains across oceans, ports, land and air. Offering large-scale and specialized transportation, storage and dynamic logistical solutions. APM Terminals and Maersk seamlessly integrate land and sea, empowering trade and enabling Africa's growth.
How we're lifting standards...
Two-million TEU expansion in APM Terminals Medport Tangier
Solutions for African trade: creating jobs and careers for the future
APM Terminals inaugurates upgrade at West Africa Container Terminal in Onne, Nigeria
Exports Forum highlights opportunities for Nigerian non-oil exports
Realising East African growth potential: closing the infrastructure gap
Behind the scenes at APM Terminals Nigeria and Liberia
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At APM Terminals in Nigeria, we care for each other, our customers and the communities and environment around us. See what gets our colleagues up in the morning. |
At APM Terminals in Liberia, we are focused on improving lives for all - while integrating the world. Learn more about how we bring that purpose to life. |
Our African ports and container terminals
West Africa Container Terminal, Onne, Nigeria
Upgraded, world-class facilities at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) following a US$ 115 m investment.
Container freight station located within the terminal for fast and efficient deconsolidation and consolidation, for example for agricultural products & minerals.
Only terminal in eastern Nigeria with a scanner, allowing faster and more cost effective customs clearance.
Apapa, Nigeria
Excellent road rail and barge connections.
Reliable and efficient services provided through a full suite of digital products, including Payment Wallet, Online TDO, Dynamic TDO, Online Booking for examination and Track & Trace (TERMView).
A reliable partner to grow Nigerian exports.
Tangier, Morocco
APM Terminals operates two terminals in Morocco.
The 2.4 million TEU capacity APM Terminals Tangier has been operational since 2007 and is the third busiest port in Africa. Recognised as a strong business partner, the terminal and its leadership are socially engaged with local communities.
APM Terminals MedPort Tangier has been operational since 2019. It is one of the most technologically advanced, safest and most efficient terminals in the world. In December 2024, the completion of a three-year expansion project lifted the terminal's capacity to 5.2 million TEUs annually with two kilometers of berth length.
Monrovia, Liberia
Mobile harbour cranes and draft depth of 12.5 meters have reduced port stays by 50% and enabled larger, gearless vessels. Customer collaboration has also led to the development of a bitumen distribution hub to serve growing asphalt demand.
Port automation and digital solutions, including a customer portal, truck appointment system, electronic bank payment and system integration with customs, shipping lines and the commercial banks, have increased efficiency and reduced cargo clearing times.
Côte d'Ivoire Terminal (CIT)
Our newest of three terminal’s in Côte d'Ivoire, the pioneering low-emissions Côte d'Ivoire Terminal (CIT) became operational in November 2022.
Located adjacent to the existing Abidjan Terminal, it is the only terminal on Africa's west coast able to accommodate vessels with 16m draft, and enhances the competitiveness of the port with an additional 1.5 million TEU capacity.
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Located in the Port of Abidjan, at the center of intra-regional trade, Abidjan Terminal is ideally positioned to serve as a regional transport hub and main ocean gateway for Côte d'Ivoire and the countries of the hinterland: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Meridian Port Services (MPS), Tema, Ghana
Recognised by shipping lines as the most efficient Container Terminal/Port in West and Central Africa.
Fifteen new state-of-the-art gantry cranes, 1.4 km quay can handle cargo ships up to 18,000 TEU. Phase II expansion will be fully completed in 2025.