Severe congestion at multiple terminals in West Africa
- Author:Esther
- Source:souhangwang
- Release Date:2020-12-10
In the past few months, due to the strong growth of my country's export trade volume, China's export routes have basically remained fully loaded.
However, due to the reduced efficiency of port container circulation in many countries around the world due to the epidemic, a large number of export containers are stranded locally.
Many terminals in West Africa have experienced severe congestion and extremely low operating efficiency. Such as in Nigeria APMT terminal, APMT terminal, P&C terminal, Lome Port in West Africa, etc.
In addition, the latest shipment arriving at Southampton will be delayed by one week:
However, due to the reduced efficiency of port container circulation in many countries around the world due to the epidemic, a large number of export containers are stranded locally.
Many terminals in West Africa have experienced severe congestion and extremely low operating efficiency. Such as in Nigeria APMT terminal, APMT terminal, P&C terminal, Lome Port in West Africa, etc.
In addition, the latest shipment arriving at Southampton will be delayed by one week:
Reminder, foreign trade forwarders must pay attention to your cargo situation and whether there is port congestion to avoid unnecessary losses.
01. West Africa terminal situation
West Africa Nigeria APMT Terminal:
Due to traffic jams, full storage yards, low operating efficiency, new crown virus lockdowns and rainy seasons, the recent average waiting time for berthing will be shortened to about 4 weeks due to the recent change of most ships to TICT/PCHS terminals.
West Africa Nigeria TICT Terminal:
3/4 of the berth has resumed production, but due to the previous backlog of ships and the curfew of riots, the average waiting time has increased to about 3-4 weeks.
West Africa Nigeria P&C Terminal:
The curfew of the riots that began on 10/20 and the recent change and unloading of TICT/APAPA imported containers have increased the average waiting time to 7-10 days.
Port of Lome, West Africa:
Congestion has eased, and the average waiting time is about 3-5 days.
Cotunu, West Africa:
Affected by the epidemic, operational efficiency has been reduced, and ships have recently arrived intensively, and the average waiting time is about 3-5 days.
West Africa Port of Tema:
The average waiting time for ships without windows is more than 2 days.
Pointe-Noire, West Africa:
Wait 7-10 days for parking.
Luanda, West Africa:
Wait for 6-8 days to park.
02. The deadlock in the port of Apapa will be resolved
According to effective information, Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, revealed at the Council headquarters in Lagos on November 27, 2020 (Friday) that the National Advisory Committee established by the Chairman of the African Continental Free Trade Area:
"We are inadequate in terms of infrastructure, railways, roads, ports and connectivity between the hinterland and the rest of Africa.
To solve it from a scientific point of view, first we must make the port digital and contactless for payment or other transactions. "
The Nigeria Port Authority will deploy an electronic calling system to manage traffic, electronic customs, etc. Therefore, he believes that by March 2021, the stalemate in the Port of Apapa will disappear.
01. West Africa terminal situation
West Africa Nigeria APMT Terminal:
Due to traffic jams, full storage yards, low operating efficiency, new crown virus lockdowns and rainy seasons, the recent average waiting time for berthing will be shortened to about 4 weeks due to the recent change of most ships to TICT/PCHS terminals.
West Africa Nigeria TICT Terminal:
3/4 of the berth has resumed production, but due to the previous backlog of ships and the curfew of riots, the average waiting time has increased to about 3-4 weeks.
West Africa Nigeria P&C Terminal:
The curfew of the riots that began on 10/20 and the recent change and unloading of TICT/APAPA imported containers have increased the average waiting time to 7-10 days.
Port of Lome, West Africa:
Congestion has eased, and the average waiting time is about 3-5 days.
Cotunu, West Africa:
Affected by the epidemic, operational efficiency has been reduced, and ships have recently arrived intensively, and the average waiting time is about 3-5 days.
West Africa Port of Tema:
The average waiting time for ships without windows is more than 2 days.
Pointe-Noire, West Africa:
Wait 7-10 days for parking.
Luanda, West Africa:
Wait for 6-8 days to park.
02. The deadlock in the port of Apapa will be resolved
According to effective information, Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, revealed at the Council headquarters in Lagos on November 27, 2020 (Friday) that the National Advisory Committee established by the Chairman of the African Continental Free Trade Area:
"We are inadequate in terms of infrastructure, railways, roads, ports and connectivity between the hinterland and the rest of Africa.
To solve it from a scientific point of view, first we must make the port digital and contactless for payment or other transactions. "
The Nigeria Port Authority will deploy an electronic calling system to manage traffic, electronic customs, etc. Therefore, he believes that by March 2021, the stalemate in the Port of Apapa will disappear.