Calabar feeder vessel / barge solution
WACT and Clarion Shipping WA offer a seamless way to move import, export and empty containers between WACT and the ECM Terminal in Calabar.
The service makes use of both feeder vessels and barges. With this weekly scheduled transfers, the service includes TBL (Through Bill of Lading), non-TBL and direct deliveries.
Benefits
Save time and money
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Faster:
Average of 8 hours by feeder vessel or barge versus 24hrs to 72hrs by road. - Cost:
Predictable cost, including loading, discharging and transfer. Avoid hidden cost linked to trucking by road. - Free days:
On top of the extra 5 days free storage at WACT (total of 10 days free), you get an extra 5 days of free storage at ECM Port and Terminal - without being charged. -
Reduced storage charges:
10 free storage days at WACT in addition to 5 free storage days at ECM Terminal.
Improve your scheduling
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Reliability:
Dependable alternative to the deteriorating road network, thereby elimination the risks and delays associated with road transportation. - Fixed schedule:
Ensuring dependable cargo movement that can be predicted and better supply chain coordination.
Reduce hassle
- Ease:
One point of contact till delivery of the import or gate in of full export units. - Safe:
Reduced risk cargo damage or delays due to traffic or theft. - Peace of mind:
Professional handling, guaranteed peace of mind.
Additional benefits
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More:
Greater availability of empties in ECM Terminal for exporters. - Convenience:
Less travel time to clear your cargo and proximity for returning empty containers. - Export renomination:
Solves the problem of partial gate-ins of export containers on a booking, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for renomination, thus helping to avoid or minimize any associated fees.
How it works
Prior to vessel arrival, shipping line informs WACT of containers to Calabar (TBL) or Customer informs us of cargo destined to Calabar (Non-TBL).
When cargo arrives from the main vessel, cargo is discharged and stacked at a dedicated stacking area within WACT’s yard.
Behind the scenes, WACT will organise the relevant customs paperwork. When it is ready, we will bill you for Terminal Handling Charges (THC). 
Once payment of THC to WACT is confirmed or containers are linked to your E-wallet account, we load the cargo for transport.
Units are then discharged at ECM Terminal in Calabar for customer to clear and take delivery.
Return your empty containers to ECM Terminal, Calabar for extra convenience, time, and cost savings.
For exports, Customer makes booking with shipping line, picks up empty, stuff it and bring it back to ECM Terminal, we transport to WACT and load on the nominated vessel.Booking process
The Calabar feeder vessel / barge product process can be broken down into the following steps:
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Customer makes request: |
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APM Terminals checks, confirms to customer and shares invoices with the customer for non-TBL and direct delivery. |
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Customer makes payment for non-TBL/ direct delivery. |
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WACT performs operations and stores the container in the dedicated yard stack. |
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WACT obtains relevant approvals for transfer of the cargo or customer provides us with the needed approvals 48 hours before barge arrival. |
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Containers are transferred via feeder vessel or barge through our partner – Clarion shipping – to ECM Terminal, Calabar. |
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Customer proceeds to ECM Terminal, performs all required regulatory clearance processes, obtains clearance and takes delivery from ECM Terminal, Calabar. |
