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!
We aim to shape Africa's future by lifting standards in the port industry 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
WACT, Onne, Nigeria
Upgraded facilities with world class-standards following a USD 115 m investment.
Container freight station located within the terminal for fast and efficient deconsolidation and consolidations (agri/minerals).
Only terminal in Eastern Nigeria with a scanner, allowing faster and more cost effective customs clearance.
Apapa, Nigeria
Excellent connections via road, rail, barge.
Reliable and efficient services through a full suite of digital products: Payment Wallet, Online TDO, Dynamic TDO, Online Booking for examination, 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.
MPS, Tema, Ghana
Recognised by all shipping lines as the most efficient Container Terminal/Port in West and Central Africa.
15 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.