APM Terminals Apapa launches COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan

In line with presidential directive to keep Nigerian seaports open, APM Terminals Apapa remains operational. However, to reduce the risks of possible exposure to COVID-19, staff on non- essential services, have been directed to work from home. 

Meanwhile, the terminal has launched an emergency response plan to minimize the possible impact of COVID-19 on its operations. 

Internally, several measures have been implemented to safeguard the health and lives of APM Terminals Apapa employees. 

This includes the provision of handwash stations and hand sanitizers. Temperature check and handwashing is compulsory when entering the terminal. 

Others are:

• Continuous employee engagement/enlightenment 
• Limiting the number of people in the terminal shuttle to one person per row 
• At the staff canteen, employees while queuing for meals must observe a spacing of 1m between each person
• Only one customer at a time is allowed at the Customer Service Counter 
• A maximum of 20 customs agents at a time allowed within the waiting area 
• One seat spacing between customers waiting to be attended
• Only customers for TDO, Exit and booking access are allowed to the customer service agent waiting area, while others have been directed to send an email and make use of our online platform
• Computers provided to enable customers access Termview while at Customer Service, have been shut down
• Customers have been notified to access Termview from their various offices or via phone
• Provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) - Provision of N-95 nose masks and disposable clinical hand gloves to identified groups of employees 
• Continuous decontamination/disinfection of all office spaces and equipment.