ZERO Waiting Time in Lomé: How Transcoma Sets the Benchmark for Operational Excellence

During a recent discharge in Lomé, performance on the ground proved decisive. With Transcoma leading execution as our exclusive local partner, the operation progressed with precision and clarity. As a result, the vessel was document ready and cleared to sail immediately upon completion, with zero waiting time related to cleaning.

This outcome was not the product of a final push. Rather, it was built through deliberate planning and disciplined execution from the very start.

Early mobilisation, steady progress
From the outset of discharge, Transcoma’s cleaning team was already onboard.
This early mobilisation allowed cleaning to advance alongside cargo handling, maintaining momentum and avoiding idle periods from the beginning.

Throughout the operation, progress was tracked through concise updates and visual reporting as holds moved from active cleaning to completion. This continuous visibility enabled timely decisions and kept all parties aligned.

Alignment that keeps things moving
At the same time, direct coordination with stevedores ensured that cleaning evolved in step with cargo operations.
Instead of competing for time or resources, both streams were organised to complement each other, preserving flow and reducing friction as the call advanced.

Thanks to this alignment, the operation remained controlled and predictable, even under live working conditions.

Structured deployment, efficient delivery
Behind the scenes, the call relied on a clear organisational setup and the right allocation of personnel at each phase.
This structured approach delivered high quality cleaning within a reduced timeframe, without affecting cargo performance or safety standards.

In this context, efficiency came from clarity of roles and disciplined follow through, not from overstretching teams.

A tangible outcome
Once discharge and cleaning were completed, the vessel was immediately document ready and cleared to sail.
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It was a straightforward outcome, built on preparation and consistency.

Why local expertise matters
In port environments, local expertise is not an optional extra. It is what allows tasks to overlap effectively, decisions to be taken early and results to remain dependable under pressure.

For this reason, at MasOceans we rely on exclusive local partners like Transcoma because operational excellence is delivered where execution happens, on the ground and in real time.

For smooth and efficient port calls across Lomé, Cotonou, Abidjan, Tema, Takoradi and Lagos, trusted local execution remains the benchmark.

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