APM terminal, Maersk collaborate to increase efficiency

APM Terminals has collaborated with Maersk Line to enhance operational efficiency with fixed berthing windows ( FBW) across ports in West Africa.

FBW was first launched in mid- 2021 at APM Terminals

Apapa, Lagos State, followed by West Africa Container Terminal ( WACT) in Onne, Rivers State, and then Meridian Port Services ( MPS) in Tema, Ghana, and APM Terminals Nouakchott, Mauritania later.

According to the APM Terminal management, FBW has enabled a reduction of deployed capacity by 15 per cent, while slightly increasing carrying capacity thus allowing TEUS saved capacity, improved productivity and reduction in vessel waiting time.

APM Terminal in a statement said in these extraordinary times, capacity is priceless and asset turn improvement is critical for the success of the company strategy.

It added that the fixed berthing windows have been made possible due to strong collaboration between teams, creative network solutions and focused execution.