The optimal utilization of the Dala Inland Dry Port (IDP) Nigeria Limited, in Kano State, will help decongest the Apapa, Tin-Can Island Ports both in Lagos as well as the Onne Port in Rivers State.
It is also expected to fast-track the export of both agricultural products and solid minerals that are abundant in the northern part of the country.
Dala IDP, which was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 31, 2023, commenced full operation in May, 2023.
Its present handling capacity is about 200,000 twenty equivalent units TEUs and has been designated as a port with Special Integrated Economic Zone.
The managing director of the port, Ahmed Rabiu, who disclosed this stated that the Dala Port presently provides support and relief to the conventional seaports in Lagos and Rivers states.
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The MD explained that Dala Inland Dry Port’s main focus is on export cargo, especially agro and allied produce.
He assured that as a port of origin and destination, which is directly connected to the APM Apapa Terminals, Lagos by rail, the IDP has everything it takes to function optimally in providing shipping services not only to the hinterland of the country, but also landlocked neighbouring African countries such as Niger, Chad and Republic of Benin.
