“We do get a lot of tires from Lagos channels. Maryann Okeke, a representative of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), commended the tyre recycling initiative. Theopilus Okoyomon, the chief operating officer of FREEE Recycle, said that tyres pose serious dangers to the environment because they lead to emission of CO2, and are a breathing space for malaria mosquitoes. She said the MoU will enhance a collaborative effort in recycling tyres into reusable products for the next five years. Read also: ‘APM Terminals Apapa upholds inclusion, equity, and diversity’ Ifedolapo Runsewe, the managing director of FREEE Recycle Limited, commended APM Terminals Apapa for taking the lead in reducing solid waste in the country. At the leadership level at Apapa, we have committed to a thorough review of our capital investments in equipment to ensure it is in line with our Maersk global ambition of zero CO2 Emissions by 2040,” Adenaike said.Īdenaike said the terminal is also looking into the lifecycle of its rolling stock, from cradle to grave, adding that the port authority firmly supports these initiatives. “We are committed to always taking constant care to ensure responsible operational practices that minimise, reduce and prevent negative environmental impact in the community.
It is important to partner with companies that have different expertise to complement our efforts in reducing the environmental footprint in our businesses,” he said.Ĭhinyere Adenaike, the procurement manager of APM Terminals Apapa, said the terminal operator remains committed to sustainability and protection of the environment. “We are reducing our environmental footprint in Nigeria, and are excited to partner FREEE Recycle Limited to recycle tyres into materials that can be used in other parts of the supply chain. Speaking during the MoU signing ceremony in Lagos recently, Steen Knudsen, the terminal manager, APM Terminals Apapa, said the MoU is in furtherance of the company’s contribution to reducing the harmful effects of industrial wastes on the environment. APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal by volume, said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FREEE Recycle Limited, an indigenous firm to recycle its used tyres.
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