APMT launches improved cold chain transport for Nigerian farmers

APM Terminals Inland Services has launched a refrigerated truck operation serving northern Nigeria.

Working with several international development groups, the service will provide alternative cold chain transport for the country’s farmers.

APMT says some 15m tonnes of Nigerian-grown perishable goods are lost annually, including onions, tomatoes, peppers, okra, ginger and carrots. It said the spoilage and product damage was largely a consequence of “poor” logistics infrastructure and high transport costs.

APMT Apapa managing director Martin Jacob said APMT’s investments in cold chain transport demonstrated ...