Hapag-Lloyd Strengthens Presence in West Africa with Office in Nigeria

The shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has opened its new office in Lagos, Nigeria. The management will be taken over by Florian Nittscher. With the establishment of a representation, the company aims to get closer to its customers in West Africa. The main exports from Nigeria are cocoa beans, cashew nuts, and other agricultural products.

(Hamburg) Hapag-Lloyd has today opened its new office in Lagos, Nigeria. As the largest economy and one of the most populous countries in Africa, Nigeria plays a crucial role in the shipping company’s growth strategy on the continent. Lagos is also one of the most important port cities in Africa.

“We are pleased to welcome the new team and our Country Manager Florian Nittscher to the Hapag-Lloyd family,” says Vishal Bundhun, Managing Director Area West Africa at Hapag-Lloyd. “Through the Middle East India Africa Express (MIAX) and the Mediterranean West Africa Express (MWX), Nigeria is well connected to the global Hapag-Lloyd network. With our new office, we are getting even closer to our customers in the region.”

Nigeria is the Economic Engine of West Africa

Nigeria is the economic engine of West Africa. With large oil reserves and a growing middle class, the country imports everything from industrial machinery to electronic devices. Nigeria’s main exports are cocoa beans, cashew nuts, and other agricultural products.

“Hapag-Lloyd has continuously expanded its business in West Africa in recent years,” explains Dheeraj Bhatia, Senior Managing Director Region Middle East at Hapag-Lloyd. “Our new office in Lagos will generate further growth for us and help connect Nigeria even better to global trade.”

Hapag-Lloyd calls at the ports of Apapa and Tin Can Island in Lagos. To provide its African customers across the continent with consistently high service, Hapag-Lloyd opened its own Quality Service Center in Mauritius earlier this year.

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