Twenty-four days after the 30 days deadline given to the Federal Government agencies and service providers at the nation’s seaports to allow port business take place round-the-clock, the ports are yet to commence full implementation of the 24-hour port operations policy, It is also discovered that cargo clearance does not take
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FG plans truck transit parks in five states
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced plans to establish truck transit parks in five states so as to decongest the two major seaports located in Lagos and Port Harcourt. It also declared that road haulage would continue as the major means of long distance transportation of goods and services in
Shippers, agents decry foreign invasion, capital flight
ANLCA, a, and the Shippers’ Association Lagos State, SALS, known as clearing agents have cried out over loss of huge revenue due to involvement of foreigners in the clearing of cargo from the nation’s ports. Both bodies noted that the invasion was not only depriving the nation and its citizens of accruable
NPA seeks Partnership with Navy for better service delivery
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authourity (NPA), Hajiya Hadiza Usman, on Monday, called for collaboration with the Nigerian Navy (NN) for better service delivery.Ms. Usmam made this call when she paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok Ete-Ibas, at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja. The
Maritime Transport Policy Underway in Nigeria
In furtherance of the revolution going on in Nigeria's transport sector, where the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration is advancing the intermodal transport system by linking all the port complexes to the hinterland via the railway to further facilitate ease of doing business a Maritime Transport Policy (MTP) is underway, The Director
Importers Laments On Increase on Demurrage Cost
Due to the Heavy traffic gridlock along the seaports road faced by commuters, Manufactures who rely on imported raw materials for their factory processes have had to contend with rising freight and demurrage costs According to them, the costs have tripled in the last one month. To address the deplorable condition
Customs Demands Manifest Before Vessel Arrival to Achieve 24 hours Port Clearance
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has insisted that advanced cargo manifest by shipping agencies must be submitted seven days before the arrival of vessels at the nation’s seaports to ensure full compliance with the executive order on 24 hours ports operations. Besides, the executive order on 24 hours port operations also directed
Logistics WhatsApp Group
Operators in Nigeria only Three months ago I created a WhatsApp group for Logistics and supply-chain professionals and enthusiasts in Nigeria that are at CEO, executive management and senior lecturer levels of their organization called, 'Logistics Connect'. Our number is growing. Are you in the profession or linked to it and practicing
