Through Bill of Lading volumes at APM Terminals Kano rose 51 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, said Steen Knudsen, the terminal manager.
“This increase in volumes is as a result of concerted and collaborative efforts from the Kano team, working with the Apapa team to ensure that we move more volumes in and out of the hinterland seamlessly through Apapa port,” he told journalists this week.
A through bill of lading is a single shipping document that covers the entire journey of goods, even if they are transported across multiple modes (like sea, rail, or truck) and through different countries.
These investment efforts include upgrades to its facilities, including renovation of gates, security offices and a “comprehensive refurbishment” of yard and yard equipment.
The terminal installed solar power systems to energise gate and yard lighting to achieve its sustainability goals.
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Knudsen added that more containers than usual were moved out of the terminal to warehouses, factories, or inland depots in a single month this year than across several months in 2024.
In May 2025, the terminal handled 139 container units at the out gate, exceeding the monthly units handled from January to June 2024.
“This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of our Kano team to operational excellence,” the terminal manager said. “By implementing lean methodologies, standardising processes, and eliminating inefficiencies, the team has successfully enhanced terminal performance.”
