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| Jacob Gulmann (sixth from left), OMT CEO, and Abdulrahmon Hussain (eighth from left), Principal Manager representing the Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, led the inauguration. |
Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Nigeria, has purchased and put into operation two new mobile harbor cranes (MHC) and a container freight station (CFS). These investments underscore OMT’s commitment to improve terminal operations and at the same time support Nigeria’s trade and commerce.
The new cranes, valued at over USD25 million, are set to improve OMT’s container handling efficiency, reduce vessel turnaround times, and optimize overall cargo operations. The deployment enables the terminal to meet the growing demand for reliable port services that while aligning with the federal government’s blue economy vision.
Meanwhile, the new CFS at Terminal 2 enhances cargo processing and storage efficiency, facilitating the flow of goods and providing a critical resource for stakeholders in the region.
Jacob Gulmann, OMT Chief Executive Officer, stated: “These investments are aimed at further improving the terminal’s overall operations and represent the ICTSI Group’s commitment to boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in global trade. We thank our partners in the government and stakeholders in the industry for their cooperation in achieving these milestones.”
These recent developments mark a significant step forward for OMT, solidifying its role as a leading maritime hub in West Africa. Together with the ICTSI Group, OMT will continue to drive development across Nigeria’s maritime industry.
About Onne Multipurpose Terminal
Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) is the first terminal of call at the Onne Port Complex in Onne’s oil and gas free zone. Handling containerized, oil and gas, and other cargo types, OMT serves as an efficient gateway to Africa’s largest oil production region and Nigeria’s major hinterland markets.
About International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)
Headquartered and established in 1988 in Manila, Philippines, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is in the business of port development, management and operations. ICTSI’s portfolio of terminals and projects are located in developed and emerging market economies in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Independent with no shipping or consignee-related interests, ICTSI works and transacts transparently with all stakeholders of the supply chain. ICTSI continues to receive global acclaim for its public-private partnerships, which are focused on sustainable development, and supported by corporate social responsibility initiatives. (www.ictsi.com)
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