Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has said that its renewed focus on general cargo and break-bulk operations has driven a solid operational rebound in 2025 and positioned the company for stronger growth in 2026.
The recovery follows a deliberate repositioning after a challenging 2024, when the terminal lost some high-profile clients, impacting cargo volumes and earnings. In response, management streamlined operations and refocused on general cargo and break-bulk handling — a strategy that stabilised performance and opened a fresh growth trajectory.
According to the Managing Director, John Jenkins, restructuring the company’s stevedoring activities was central to the turnaround.
“Our strategic operational reforms played a critical role in the rebound. We restructured our stevedoring operations, which significantly reduced operating costs and delivered measurable productivity gains following a change in service provider”, he said.
He added that the company also invested in critical equipment and manpower to strengthen service delivery.
“We deployed additional forklifts and spare parts, while rebalancing our workforce. Key operational roles were filled with competent hands to support higher volumes and improve service quality”, he noted.
Looking ahead, Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited is projecting strong revenue growth in 2026, driven largely by general cargo. The outlook is supported by rising volumes of steel, vehicles and palletised cargo, alongside increased import flows from Asia into Nigeria.
To sustain momentum and manage anticipated growth, the company has outlined a 2026 capital expenditure programme covering crane upgrades, acquisition of additional forklifts and terminal trucks. The investments are expected to ease capacity constraints, cut equipment hire costs and enhance operational efficiency.
While acknowledging challenges such as space limitations and volatility in container shipping services, management remains confident about the company’s prospects.
“The lessons from 2025 have strengthened our approach to cost control, customer engagement and operational execution. With demand no longer our primary constraint, our focus in 2026 is efficient delivery — handling higher cargo volumes while protecting margins and sustaining profitability,” Jenkins said.
Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited operates within SIFAX Group’s port and logistics portfolio, providing specialised cargo handling solutions across Nigeria’s maritime sector.