The Port and Terminal Multiservices Restricted (PTML) has acquired a brand new cutting-edge 600 tons Liebherr Cellular Harbour Crane (MHC) value greater than seven million euros (about N10.5 billion) to spice up operation at its facility.
The acquisition of the brand new crane comes barely 5 months after the terminal hosted the most important container-RORO ship to go to Nigeria and the West African sub-region.
The managing director of PTML, Ascanio Russo, mentioned the terminal additionally invested extra N5 billion to strengthen Berth 11 to resist the load of the brand new Cellular Harbour Crane.
He mentioned the brand new crane is fitted with sensible know-how and is among the many strongest cargo dealing with gear on this planet.
“Our dedication is to make sure immediate service supply to transport strains and our landside prospects. We delight ourselves on rendering high quality service to the strains, importers, exporters and brokers. We additionally make it our enterprise to make sure that all accredited authorities companies at our terminal function below probably the most conducive surroundings.
“We’re additionally dedicated to making sure that our employees work with one of the best gear obtainable available in the market, therefore our funding of seven million euros to amass the brand new 600 tons Liebherr Cellular Harbour Crane. It is among the finest and strongest items of port equipment on this planet.
“PTML is thought for immediate service supply. We’ve the quickest cargo supply document in any Nigerian port. Prospects take supply of their cargo inside 48 hours at our terminal. We’ve many cases the place we have been capable of ship cargo in lower than 24 hours. It is because we regularly spend money on our operations. I’m blissful to say that this new gear will make our service even higher and quicker,” Russo mentioned.
He mentioned the brand new Cellular Harbour Crane will enhance productiveness and work on a variety of vessels, particularly gearless vessels visiting the terminal.
PTML Terminal is a greenfield terminal developed and owned by the Grimaldi Group.
In December 2023, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Financial system Adegboyega Oyetola and different notable personalities visited the terminal to obtain the “MV Nice Lagos” – the most important container-RORO ship to go to Nigeria and the West African sub-region.
“At PTML, we have now all the time prided ourselves on being on the forefront of technological development and operational effectivity. Our terminal, the most important multipurpose terminal in Nigeria, stands as a transparent demonstration of our ambitions. Within the final one yr alone, we have now invested over USD20 million to improve our amenities to obtain this stunning ship.
“We’ve been extending our quay by over 40 meters whereas strengthening it to allow us to obtain and function a brand new Cellular Harbour Crane. All of this to accommodate the “Nice Lagos.” This funding underscores our attempt to attain operational excellence, whereas delivering environment friendly and price efficient logistics companies to the broader Nigerian financial system and its individuals. It reinforces our place as a key participant within the maritime sector and confirms our readiness to take the port of Lagos on bigger roles within the world buying and selling neighborhood,” Russo had mentioned on the grand reception to welcome the ship to Nigeria.