{
  "id": 5208197,
  "title": "Apapa Terminal records 6% export growth in H1 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/apapa-terminal-records-6-export-growth-in-h1-2026",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T00:48:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/apapa-terminal-records-6-export-growth-in-h1-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "APM Terminals Apapa announced a 6% surge in export volumes during the first half of 2026, underscoring its dedication to bolstering Nigeria's non-oil export growth and enhancing access to global markets. The terminal's Managing Director, Kamal Alhraishat, cited the resilience of Nigerian exporters and a series of operational enhancements as key drivers behind the growth. Alhraishat highlighted initiatives such as dedicated export lanes and improved rail connectivity to streamline cargo flows and reduce transit times. The terminal's Exporters Forum, now in its third year, serves as a platform for stakeholders to collaborate and address challenges in the export value chain, aiming to make Nigerian exports more efficient and competitive. The terminal handles major export commodities such as soybeans, cashew nuts, cocoa, hibiscus flowers, and solid minerals.",
  "summary": "APM Terminals Apapa saw a 6% export volume increase in H1 2026, boosting Nigeria’s non-oil exports. Discover initiatives driving Apapa export growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/apapa-terminal-records-6-export-growth-in-h1-2026/",
  "key_points": [
    "APM Terminals Apapa reports 6% export growth in H1 2026",
    "Managing Director Kamal Alhraishat credits exporter resilience and operational upgrades",
    "Exporters Forum facilitates stakeholder collaboration for export efficiency"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The growth in export volumes at Apapa Terminal underscores its role in bolstering Nigeria's non-oil export growth and enhancing access to global markets for local exporters.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Apapa Terminal records 6% export growth in H1 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/apapa-terminal-records-6-export-growth-in-h1-2026-5212069",
        "published": "2026-09-03T01:10:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}