APM Terminals Calls for Accelerated Action on Green Maritime Infrastructure

APM Terminals Nigeria has urged improved cooperation between government, industry, investors and development partners to hasten the creation of green infrastructure projects to revolutionize Nigeria's maritime industry and facilitate the nation's shift towards a low-carbon economy. During the second Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria (DIN) Summit in Abuja, APM Terminals Nigeria Chairman Frederik Klinke urged policymakers, industry executives and development partners to concentrate on implementation during the following phase.

Klinke stressed that merely having policies does not decrease emissions; strategies alone do not decarbonize ports, and frameworks alone do not draw investments. He stressed that projects are what ultimately matter. Klinke stressed the necessity of transforming policy objectives into scalable, investor-ready projects that offer both economic and environmental advantages.

Koen De Backker, APM Terminals Nigeria's CEO, emphasized the crucial role of ports and terminals in achieving the energy transition during the summit. He highlighted that cutting emissions starts with optimizing logistics systems by decreasing equipment use and fuel consumption, minimizing truck delays and congestion, enhancing cargo flow and operational efficiency, supporting cleaner energy solutions, and preparing for the adoption of lower-emission technologies.

"Decarbonization of maritime operations is not just about fuel; it's about operations," De Backker noted. Speaking on behalf of Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Chief of Staff Senator Ibrahim Hadejia advocated for immediate policy transformations, stronger public-private collaborations, and innovative risk-sharing mechanisms to draw both domestic and foreign investment into Nigeria's green infrastructure industry.