Ports & Cargo Dealing with Companies Restricted, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has recorded a historic milestone with the arrival of IPSARION, the biggest basic cargo vessel ever dealt with at its terminal on the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos.
IPSARION, a Malta-flagged bulk service with a size general of 199.99 meters and a gross tonnage of 36,560, arrived laden with bulk cargo and industrial gear 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 development gear, metal rods, automobiles, chemical substances, energy technology equipment, and several other different items.
Managing Director, Ports & Cargo Dealing with Companies Restricted, Mr. John Jenkins, described the vessel’s arrival as a strategic step geared toward maximising alternatives and sources on the terminal, whereas additionally facilitating commerce and rising the nation’s economic system.
He stated: “For an extended time period, our terminal has been servicing primarily container vessels, however a strategic enterprise resolution lately that bothers on opening up the house for extra numerous enterprise partnerships has tilted us in the direction of welcoming basic cargo vessels at our terminal.
“The overall cargo enterprise shouldn’t be solely new to us, as we have now dealt with this sooner or later in time. So meaning we have now the experience, gear and different sources to adequately meet and exceed the expectations of basic cargo vessels calling at our terminal. We’re excited that IPSARION has referred to as at our terminal and unloading operations are at present happening.
“Dealing with a vessel of this massive scale showcases our preparedness for large-volume cargo operations. It validates the large funding SIFAX Group has made in port infrastructure and human capability through the years.”
This feat additional reinforces the SIFAX Group’s position in driving excellence in Nigeria’s maritime business and contributing to nationwide {economic} development by seamless port operations.
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