From Cargo to Policy — We Cover It All
Whether you need hands-on operational stevedoring support, sophisticated data analytics, or high-level blue economy strategy — IMETC's six service lines provide end-to-end maritime expertise.
Stevedoring
Professional cargo loading and unloading services with precision equipment management, experienced labor gangs, and full cargo documentation support across major West African ports. We handle bulk, break-bulk, containers, project cargo, and liquid bulk.
- ✓Bulk, break-bulk, container, project & liquid cargo
- ✓24/7 operations with certified stevedore gangs
- ✓Full tallying, damage surveys & documentation
- ✓SOLAS & ILO 152 compliant safety protocols
Ship-to-Ship Operations
Expert Ship-to-Ship transfer coordination ensuring safe, efficient, and regulation-compliant cargo transfers between vessels at sea. Our OCIMF-endorsed superintendents and fully equipped operation teams serve all major anchorages in the Gulf of Guinea.
- ✓Crude oil, products, LPG & dry bulk transfers
- ✓MARPOL 40-44 & OCIMF STS Guide compliance
- ✓Pre-STS surveys & risk assessments
- ✓24/7 emergency response capability
Terminal Management Consulting
End-to-end terminal operations consulting — identifying bottlenecks, optimising throughput, reducing dwell times, and improving overall efficiency. From Terminal Operating System selection to equipment fleet planning and staff training, we deliver measurable results.
- ✓Operations audits & performance benchmarking
- ✓TOS selection, implementation & training
- ✓Throughput capacity modelling
- ✓Gate, yard & equipment optimisation
Port Statistics & Analytics
West Africa's most comprehensive port performance database — covering 12 ports with a decade of longitudinal data. Monthly reports, bespoke analytics, benchmarking, and interactive dashboards that turn port data into strategic intelligence.
- ✓Monthly port performance reports
- ✓Traffic forecasting & demand modelling
- ✓Benchmarking vs UNCTAD & global standards
- ✓Custom dashboards & regulatory reports
Trade Facilitation Advisory
Reducing the cost and time of cross-border trade through smart policy reform, technology deployment, and capacity building. From WTO TFA implementation to AfCFTA readiness — we work at the intersection of trade policy and operational practice.
- ✓Single Window System advisory
- ✓Customs modernisation support
- ✓AfCFTA & WTO TFA implementation
- ✓Trade logistics cost analysis
Blue Economy Expertise
Harnessing Nigeria's $296 billion ocean potential sustainably — advisory on fisheries, aquaculture, offshore renewable energy, marine tourism, coastal development, and blue carbon. We build the strategies that transform ocean resources into lasting prosperity.
- ✓National & state blue economy strategies
- ✓Marine spatial planning & EEZ management
- ✓Fisheries & aquaculture sector development
- ✓Offshore renewable energy feasibility