The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) has lauded the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, for improving port efficiency.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of OMT, Jim Stewart, gave this commendation as the terminal berthed its largest vessel in history, saying the NPA under his watch has been instrumental to the successes of the terminal.
The milestone event occurred on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, further underscoring OMT’s growing prominence as a hub for large-scale maritime trade in West Africa.
Flying the Singaporean flag, the vessel, Kota Carum owned by Pacific International Lines (PIL), one of Asia’s leading shipping companies is a mega container vessel, measuring an impressive 301.43 metres in length overall. It arrived at the OMT jetty at 10:30 hours and was safely berthed by 10:50 hours, utilising berths 9 and 10.
Boasting a capacity of 6,606 TEUs (Twenty-foot equivalent units), Kota Carum is a major addition to the line of large vessels now calling at Onne Port. During its 55-hour port stay, the vessel discharged 1,250 containers and loaded 1,619 containers including export-bound cargo and empty containers.
Speaking at a reception to welcome the vessel, Stewart expressed appreciation to the NPA for its vital support in creating an enabling environment for OMT to thrive.