APM Terminals has announced it has increased the efficiency of its West Africa network through the implementation of Fixed Berthing Windows, which were first launched in mid-2021 at APM Terminals Apapa.
Then, APM Terminals Onne ((West African Container Terminal – WACT), MPS Tema and APM Terminals Nouakchott in Mauritania followed with the Maersk-owned port operator reporting “remarkable asset turn and operational efficiency improvements”.
Fixed Berthing Windows, which were made possible due to a collaboration between teams, creative network solutions and focused execution at APM Terminals and its parent company, Maersk, have enabled a reduction of deployed capacity by 15%, while slightly increasing carrying capacity. Additionally, they allow TEU saved capacity, improved productivity and a reduction in vessel waiting times.
“In these extraordinary times, capacity is priceless and asset turn improvement is critical for success,” commented APM Terminals.
The terminals involved have continuously received positive feedback from their customers, including Sunxiuwu, Huawei, who said: “The implementation reduced the international lead time from China by more than one month. This time saving can drive project delivery completion as earlier as possible and drive profits for Huawei customers, like MTN, Airtel, etc.“
Other customers, such as NINGBO EAS WELL and HISENSE on behalf of FOUANI, are in agreement that there are noticeable service improvements, according to a statement.
Later this year, the port operator is planning for APM Terminals Abidjan CT1 and other terminals to join the network of Fixed Berthing Windows.
