Ports & Cargo Welcomes Largest Normal Cargo Vessel to Name the Terminal

Ports & Cargo Dealing with Providers Restricted, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has recorded a historic milestone with the arrival of IPSARION, the biggest common cargo vessel ever dealt with at its terminal on the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos.

IPSARION, a Malta-flagged bulk provider with a size total of 199.99 meters and a gross tonnage of 36,560, arrived laden with bulk cargo and industrial tools from Europe. Constructed by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries in Cebu, Philippines, the vessel is managed by Helikon Transport Enterprises Ltd and operated by YAKE BULK LIMITED.

Onboard the vessel had been a number of items of building tools, metal rods, autos, chemical substances, energy technology equipment, and several other different items.

Managing Director, Ports & Cargo Dealing with Providers Restricted, Mr. John Jenkins, described the vessel’s arrival as a strategic step aimed toward maximising alternatives and sources on the terminal, whereas additionally facilitating commerce and rising the nation’s financial system.

He stated: “For a protracted time period, our terminal has been servicing primarily container vessels, however a strategic enterprise choice not too long ago that bothers on opening up the house for extra numerous enterprise partnerships has tilted us in the direction of welcoming common cargo vessels at our terminal.

“The overall cargo enterprise isn’t solely new to us, as we’ve got dealt with this sooner or later in time. So which means we’ve got the experience, tools and different sources to adequately meet and exceed the expectations of common cargo vessels calling at our terminal. We’re excited that IPSARION has referred to as at our terminal and unloading operations are presently occurring.

“Dealing with a vessel of this huge scale showcases our preparedness for large-volume cargo operations. It validates the huge funding SIFAX Group has made in port infrastructure and human capability over time.”

This feat additional reinforces the SIFAX Group’s position in driving excellence in Nigeria’s maritime trade and contributing to nationwide financial development by way of seamless port operations.

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