The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), Onne Port, Rivers State, has acquired additional reach stacker and two terminal trucks to boost efficiency and cargo handling operation.
This brings to six, the number of trucks acquired by WACT this year, with four previously acquired in February 2019.
Speaking at the commissioning, Aamir Mirza, managing director of WACT, said four more trucks are expected to arrive the terminal in May 2019, bringing the total to 10 this year.
Mirza said the company has so far invested $2.5 million in the provision of equipment and the development of facilities at the terminal, adding that the new trucks will improve the level of service and develop the capability of the terminal to handle increasing container volumes.
“The trucks are purpose built for terminal operations and can easily maneuver inside the terminal. In February, we brought four trucks and now, we have brought two more trucks and four more are on the way. We have bought a third reach stacker, which is used for handling containers and loading them from the port.
“With all this equipment coming in, we are confident that our services will continue to improve. The stakeholders are already acknowledging the presence of the equipment and we do this for the customers to bring more business to Onne Port,” he said.
He said, “We thank our customers for their continued support. I can assure you that there is a lot of investment that has been planned and we will continue to keep you informed as the equipment arrives.”
Yohana Izam, port manager of Onne Port, who congratulated WACT for its strong commitment to efficiency and top customer service, said it will help their business and improve overall port performance.
WACT, which started commercial operations in 2007, is the most customer friendly port facility in the South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria. With a capacity of 314,000 TEUs, 375 reefer plugs and berths with depth of up to 12 meters, it is also the most efficient gateway to most markets outside the Lagos area.
Amaka Anagor-Ewuzie
