Our Story
The ABTL story is that of innovation, excellence, and applaudable agility. Incorporated in May 2005, Apapa Bulk Terminal Limited (ABTL) was established as the specialized bulk services provider and a subsidiary of the Company, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN). With an unwavering commitment to excellent delivery, ABTL continued to operate in line with global best standards and practices, a feat that endeared the Company to all its stakeholders.
Today, ABTL is one of the six entities within the Brand 'FMN' six business verticals. We provide a spectrum of services for different stakeholders in line with their specialized bulk services needs. Our broad range of service offerings includes open and closed storage, ship repair facilities, cargo handling and consolidation, equipment rentals and lease, bonded warehousing, as well as multi-modal cargo distribution and delivery.
Driven by an unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of our people within and outside the organization, we have consistently made investments in human capital development, ensuring the full adoption of our culture of excellence. In 2025, ABTL, through the parent Brand "FMN", was recognized by the internationally acclaimed Port News (as it marks its 30th anniversary) as an indispensable ally for Nigeria and West Africa. In the words of the trusted port media outfit, "Flour Mills of Nigeria holds an ubiquitous presence in Nigeria and West Africa. The company has also played pioneering and foremost roles in shipping development in Nigeria, thus giving skills and jobs to generations of Nigerians over time. Flour Mills of Nigeria deserves Nigeria's gratitude. They will be honoured with the Port Legend Award."
Following the progressive restructuring of FMN, ABTL became a Free Trade Zone in 2024 under the name Apapa Bulk Terminal FZE (ABT FZE).
To lead in the provision of specialized bulk terminal services in Nigeria.
To be a trusted partner in the delivery of competitive port services, helping to grow our stakeholders, our company and its people.
ABT FZE Principles
Our Core Values - IMPACT
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Integrity
We uphold moral and ethical principles in all aspects of our business, doing the right thing even when no one is watching. We honor commitments, treating employees, customers, and partners with respect and fairness.
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Motivated by Success
We cultivate a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and a relentless drive to overcome challenges. We consistently deliver outstanding results for our customers, partners, and stakeholders
P 
Passionate about
Consumers
We place the needs and satisfaction of our consumers at the heart of everything we do. We go above and beyond in understanding and anticipating our consumers' preferences and needs. We commit to delivering exceptional experiences, consistently enhancing the quality of our products and building lasting relationships rooted in trust and loyalty
A 
Agile and Bold
We challenge status quo, take calculated risks, and adapt swiftly to changing circumstances. We are not afraid to make courageous decisions and explore uncharted territories. We remain flexible and responsive, quickly adjusting our strategies to meet the evolving needs of our consumers and the market
C 
Collaborative and Build
Trust
We believe that together, we achieve more. We are transparent, reliable, and consistent in our words and actions. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and collective success, empowering us to nourish Nigeria and beyond with nutritious food products
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Take Accountability
We take personal responsibility for our actions and decisions. We are committed to delivering on our promises, acknowledging mistakes, and striving for continuous improvement. We foster a culture of reliability and excellence, building strong relationships with our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities we operate in, thereby driving our collective success and growth.
What we offer
Our Terminal Services
We offer storage for Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk, warehousing & Logistics support on a 24/7 basis.
We are outfitted with manifolds capable of receiving products such as Base Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Olein, LPFO, Ethanol and other fluid products into surrounding tank farms.
Loading/discharge using state of the art equipment capable of delivering up 1x600MT/HR. and 1x800MT/HR. fully automated high capacity screw type unloading systems to deliver world class performance.
We have the capacity for storage in grain silos, warehouses and open storage areas for various kinds of dry and break-bulk cargoes.
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Quality Policy Statement
At Apapa Bulk Terminal FZE, we are committed to providing exceptional port and shipping services by consistently delivering quality in all that we do.
Our policy is to meet and exceed customer expectations while complying with all relevant statutory & regulatory and other applicable requirements.
This Policy provides a framework for setting quality objectives in line with the strategic direction of our organization. We understand the needs of our customers, employees, shareholders, and regulatory bodies and ensure that our services remain relevant, reliable, and responsive.
We are also dedicated to continually improving our Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements, promoting excellence through employee competence, accountability, and effective internal processes.
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