Rail connectivity

Significantly reduces delays compared to road transport.

Streamlines container transportation and optimises logistics.

Makes it easier to get your goods where they need to be.

Reduce shipping costs.

Using rail freight slashes trucking expenses, fuel surcharges, and other fees – boosting your bottom line.

Transport larger volumes of goods.

Our high-capacity rail service can handle significant container shipments, perfectly meeting your growing trade needs.

Benefit from fixed departure times.

We offer thrice-weekly schedules to keep your cargo moving efficiently.

Experience smooth loading and unloading at our dedicated cargo terminals in Lagos and Ibadan.

Stay informed in real time.

Monitor your shipments every step of the way.

Our digital tracking system provides instant updates on the locations of all your containers. 

Enjoy seamless coordination.

We handle easy integration with port authorities and customs for hassle-free operations.

Protect your valuable cargo.

Rail transport minimizes the risk of theft, vandalism, and damage – offering enhanced security compared to road transport.

The shipper transfers the export container(s) or cargoes to Moniya, Ibadan ICDs.

The container/cargo is received by the ICD, you obtain approvals from relevant authorities, and a valid export booking from the shipping line.

Cargoes are stuffed into containers, weighed, and sealed at the ICD by our partners.

APM Terminals Apapa will organise the relevant schedule with NRC for rail wagons, and once the relevant clearance is completed, the customer is billed for related service.

On completion of billing and booking – and once relevant clearance is obtained – the cargo is released for loading and train transport.

Containers are discharged at APM Terminals Apapa's yard for onward loading on nominated vessel.

Simply inform the shipper/shipping line to book for cargo transfer via APM Terminals Apapa to Moniya, Ibadan ICDs.

Customers can also notify the terminal if the unit is already discharged

When cargo arrives from the main vessel, it is discharged and stacked at the dedicated APM Terminals rail yard.

APM Terminals Apapa organises relevant schedule with Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). After Customs clearance, you submit the Terminal Delivery Order (TDO) 24 hours before the scheduled date.

On completion of billing – or once containers are linked to an E-wallet account – cargo is released for loading and transport.

Units are discharged at Moniya. where the customer can take delivery. You can also choose to use our last-mile warehouse delivery solution.

Empty/export containers can be returned to Moniya, Ibadan ICDs for extra convenience – saving time and cost.