Growth that protects people and coastline
A terminal operates in the middle of a city, a coastline and a workforce. Managing that responsibility is part of running the business well.
Our approach
Practical commitments, measured openly
We approach sustainability the same way we approach terminal productivity: define the target, assign accountability, measure the result and report it. Commitments without measurement are statements, not management.
Our programmes concentrate where terminal operations have the greatest impact — energy used by handling equipment and vessels at berth, the safety of the people working across the quay and yard, and the environmental condition of the surrounding marine and urban environment.
Framework
Six areas of focus
Environment
Fuel and energy efficiency in equipment operation, quayside electrification studies, dust and noise control, and monitoring of emissions from terminal activity.
Safety
A zero-harm objective supported by induction training, PPE enforcement, permit-to-work discipline and structured investigation of every incident and near miss.
People & community
Local recruitment, technical training and supplier development that keep economic value from terminal growth inside Liberia.
Marine protection
Spill prevention procedures, waste reception discipline and controlled handling of hazardous cargo to protect coastal waters.
Resource use
Waste segregation, recycling of metals, plastics and timber, and reduction of single-use consumables across terminal operations.
Governance
Clear delegation of authority, ISPS and regulatory compliance, anti-bribery policy and transparent commercial practice.
Safety culture
Everyone stops unsafe work
Every employee and contractor has the authority and the obligation to stop a task that cannot be completed safely — without consequence for doing so.
Targets
What we are working towards
Progress against each commitment is reviewed by management and published in our annual reporting.
Zero harm
No fatalities and a continuous reduction in lost-time injury frequency.
Emissions intensity
Reduce fuel and energy consumed per container move year on year.
Local employment
Majority Liberian workforce with structured progression pathways.
Training hours
Minimum annual safety and technical training hours for every operator.
Waste diversion
Increase the share of terminal waste recycled or recovered.
Transparent reporting
Publish annual safety and environmental performance data.
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Partnership
Work with us on responsible trade growth
We welcome dialogue with government, development partners and customers on safety, environment and community programmes.