Stevedoring Services

What We Offer

Expert Stevedoring for Every Cargo Type

Stevedoring — the art and science of loading and unloading cargo from ships — is at the heart of what we do. IMETC provides comprehensive stevedoring services that combine experienced labor, modern equipment, and rigorous safety protocols to handle every cargo type with speed and precision.

We manage operations for bulk cargo (grain, coal, fertiliser), general cargo, containers, project cargo, tanker operations, and specialised commodities. Our teams are deployed across Apapa, Tin Can Island, Onne, Calabar, and key regional ports.

✓Bulk and break-bulk cargo handling
✓Container loading and discharge operations
✓Project and heavy-lift cargo management
✓Tanker cargo operations and inspection
✓Full cargo tallying, documentation and reporting
✓24/7 operations capability

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How We Work

Our Stevedoring Process

Pre-Arrival Planning

Vessel stowage plan review, cargo manifest analysis, gang allocation and equipment pre-positioning.

Vessel Arrival & Berthing

Liaison with harbour pilots, mooring supervision, draught survey, and hold inspection.

Cargo Operations

Safe and efficient loading/unloading using appropriate handling equipment and certified gangs.

Tallying & Reporting

Real-time cargo counting, damage assessment, and generation of cargo outturn reports (COR).

Storage & Warehousing

Temporary storage arrangement, cargo segregation, and inventory management as required.

Completion & Handover

Final documentation, statement of facts, cargo handover to consignees, and vessel release.

Cargo Expertise

Cargo Types We Handle

Bulk Cargo

Grain, fertiliser, coal, iron ore, clinker, barite, and other dry bulk commodities with precision measurement and minimal spillage.

General & Break-Bulk

Bagged goods, steel products, timber, vehicles, and palletised cargo handled with care and comprehensive documentation.

Containers (FCL/LCL)

Full and less-than-container-load operations, reefer container management, and dangerous goods handling per IMDG code.

Project & Heavy Lift

Industrial machinery, power plant equipment, bridge components, and oversized cargo with engineered lift plans.

Liquid Bulk / Tanker

Crude oil, petroleum products, chemicals, and liquefied gases — with full safety protocols and environmental protection measures.

Refrigerated Cargo

Temperature-sensitive cargo including frozen fish, fruits, pharmaceuticals, and perishable food commodities.

Safety & Compliance

Zero-Compromise Safety Standards

Every IMETC stevedoring operation is governed by rigorous Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) protocols. Our safety record is exemplary — and we intend to keep it that way.

All stevedoring operations are conducted in compliance with SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), IMDG Code for dangerous goods, ILO Convention 152 on Occupational Safety in Dockwork, and NPA Port Operations Regulations. Our shore gangs hold valid NPA competency certification.

All lifting gear — hooks, slings, spreader bars — is inspected and certified prior to each operation. Shore cranes and forklifts undergo daily pre-operation checks and annual third-party load testing. We maintain a full equipment register with certification expiry tracking.

Pre-loading condition surveys, careful handling procedures, and use of appropriate dunnage and securing materials minimise cargo damage. Our damage incidence rate is consistently below 0.05% — well below industry average.

MARPOL-compliant operations with proper waste reception, bilge water management, and dust suppression for bulk cargo. Spill response equipment is pre-positioned at all active berths. We have a Zero Spill policy for liquid cargo operations.