The Trucks Transit Parks (TTP) has urged truck operators to stop soliciting customers along port access roads, emphasizing that this is crucial for reducing congestion and improving truck flow to and from the ports.

Irabor Akonoman, Head of Operations, TPP made this call at a stakeholders' meeting organized by APM Terminals Apapa to educate port users.

Akonoman highlighted that TTP and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) are working tirelessly to address the ongoing congestion. He explained that the "ETO" electronic call-up system coordinates truck traffic at the Lagos Port Complex in Apapa, scheduling dispatches to reduce gridlock and expedite goods delivery.

The meeting, which brought together importers, exporters, trucking companies, and NPA officials, underscored APM Terminals' commitment to enhancing port efficiency by supporting the "ETO" system and mitigating congestion along port corridors. Akonoman commended APM Terminals for hosting the forum and encouraged importers and exporters to track their trucks' movements via the TTP website, where each truck is assigned a unique journey code for tracking its booking details.

"Once a truck exits the pre-gate, it has a 72-hour window to reach the port before its ticket expires. If a truck hasn't arrived within this period, we recommend prompt investigation," Akonoman advised.

Kayode Olufemi Daniels, Head of Commercial at APM Terminals Apapa, stressed the importance of educating customers on the "ETO" system, noting that a better understanding of its processes would reduce operational complaints and alleviate congestion on critical access roads.