Calabar feeder vessel / barge solution
WACT and Clarion Shipping WA offer a seamless way to move import, export and empty containers between WACT and the ECM Terminal in Calabar.
The service makes use of both feeder vessels and barges. With this weekly scheduled transfers, the service includes TBL (Through Bill of Lading), non-TBL and direct deliveries.
Benefits
Save time and manage costs
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Faster:
Feeder vessel and barge transit time averages 8 hours versus 24 to 72 hours by road. 
Transparent costs:
Predictable cost, including loading, discharging and transfer. Avoid hidden costs linked to trucking by road.
Extended free storage days:
You get an extra 5 days of free storage at WACT – for a total of 10 days free – and an additional 5 days of free storage at ECM Port and Terminal.
Improve your scheduling
Fixed schedule:
A set transfer schedule ensures dependable, predictable cargo movements to support better supply chain coordination.-
Reliability:
A dependable alternative to an unreliable road network eliminates risks and delays associated with road transportation.
Reduce hassle
Easy:
One point of contact all the way to delivery of the import or gate in of export units.
Safe:
Reduced risk of cargo damage or delays due to traffic or theft.
Peace of mind:
Professional handling guarantees peace of mind.
Additional benefits
Convenience:
Less travel time to clear your cargo or to return empty containers.
Reduce export renomination:
Solves the problem of partial gate-ins of export containers on a booking, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for renomination and helping to avoid or minimize associated fees.-
More:
Greater availability of empties in ECM Terminal for exporters.
How it works
Prior to vessel arrival, shipping line informs WACT of containers to Calabar (TBL) – or Customer informs us of cargo destined to Calabar (Non-TBL).
When cargo arrives from the main vessel, cargo is discharged and stacked at a dedicated stacking area in WACT’s yard.
Behind the scenes, WACT will organise the relevant customs paperwork. When it is ready, we will bill you for Terminal Handling Charges (THC). 
Once payment of THC to WACT is confirmed or containers are linked to your E-wallet account, we load the cargo for transport.
Units are then discharged at ECM Terminal in Calabar for customer to clear and take delivery.
Return your empty containers to ECM Terminal, Calabar for extra convenience and time and cost savings.
For exports, Customer makes booking with shipping line, picks up empty, stuff it and bring it back to ECM Terminal. We transport to WACT and load on the nominated vessel.Booking process
The Calabar feeder vessel / barge product process can be broken down into the following steps:
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Customer makes request: |
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APM Terminals checks, confirms to customer and shares invoices with the customer for non-TBL and direct delivery. |
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Customer makes payment for non-TBL/ direct delivery. |
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WACT performs operations and stores the container in the dedicated yard stack. |
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WACT obtains relevant approvals for transfer of the cargo or customer provides us with the needed approvals 48 hours before barge arrival. |
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Containers are transferred via feeder vessel or barge through our partner – Clarion shipping – to ECM Terminal, Calabar. |
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Customer proceeds to ECM Terminal, performs all required regulatory clearance processes, obtains clearance and takes delivery from ECM Terminal, Calabar. |
