One Multipurpose Terminal (UNWTO), the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) container terminal in Nigeria, welcomed KOTA CEMPAKA, the largest container ship to have completed full operations in Eastern Nigeria.
Operated by Pacific International Lines (PIL), the 300 meter long, 6,660 TEU capacity vessel loaded and unloaded a total of 2,000 TEU during its call at OMT. PIL plans to deploy similar sized vessels to the region on a regular basis, something welcomed by both UNWTO and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
At a ceremony commemorating the ship’s arrival, Jacob Gulmann, UNWTO Managing Director, highlighted the terminal’s state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, along with the 750-meter-deep berths. The terminal has two mobile port cranes, Navis and SAP.
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“We are proud of this latest achievement, which is a testament to the company’s rapid growth as a major container terminal operator in Nigeria.” By starting operations in 2021, OMT has contributed to reducing vessel waiting times at the port of Onne, while doubling container capacity and improving competition for the benefit of all customers,” explained Gulmann.
James Stewart, COO of OMT, praised PIL for its decision to use large vessels in eastern Nigeria.
The 300 meter long, 6,660 TEU capacity vessel loaded and unloaded a total of 2,000 TEU during its stopover at OMT
“We are proud that the PIL entrusts OMT with the handling of its large vessels in Onne. The arrival of these large ships is part of a global trend in which shipping companies are increasing the size of their ships to achieve economies of scale. UNWTO is working closely with the NPA to ensure that we are prepared for this trend. We appreciate the effort of the NPA to ensure that the depth is 12 meters in the port, which is crucial to allow large ships to call at the port of Onne,” stated Stewart.
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