The operators of the port have confirmed that some new critical equipment would be acquired soon to further reduce the ship turn around time. OnnePort Onne Nigeria
Turn around time is the amount of time it takes to unload a ship or plane at the end of one journey and load it again for the next one. The average turn around time is a key parameter to measure ports’ efficiency.
The Managing Director, WACT, Aamir Mirza, confirmed that the operator has invested over $14 million this year to upgrade the facility and enhance service delivery at Onne Port. Expressing the company’s commitment to meet the growing demand at Onne, he said more equipment are expected soon, adding that that the massive investment is aimed at further improving ship turnaround time and cargo delivery at the terminal.
Mirza continued: “Our array of modern cargo handling equipment, which include two new Mobile Habor Cranes; 18 Reach stackers, four Empty Handlers, nine Fork Lifts and a total of 26 specialized terminal trucks mean we are well-positioned to meet shipping lines, importers and agents at the highest level of service delivery,” Commended the Federal Government and the Nigerian Ports Authority for encouraging private sector investment at the port, he said WACT has actualized the objectives of the...
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