Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to enhance cargo evacuation from seaports to the hinterland and lower business costs.Speaking during the joint sensitisation and MoU signing event in Lagos…
By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt Maritime stakeholders at Eastern ports have voiced concerns over freight rate differentials, urging the Federal Government to intervene. These sentiments were expressed in a 9-point communiqué issued at a seminar organised by the Nigerian Shippers…
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) said it has successfully resolved 1,878 trade disputes between shippers and regulated service providers between 2020 and the first quarter of 2024, resulting in a savings of over N3.2 billion for the nation’s economy. Head…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) said it has seized 26,950 litres of petroleum products worth N19 million being smuggled out of the country into Republic of Benin. The National Coordinator, Operation Whirlwind of the NSC, Mr Hussein Ejibunu, disclosed this…
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has reaffirmed commitment towards ensuring seamless exportation of Nigeria cargoes overseas, thus spending less hours at APM Terminals Apapa for onward shipping. The Port Economic Regulator further assured shippers that delay of export containers at…
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) would commence enforcement of sanctions on service providers and port users who are yet to be registered with the Council by July 2024. Executive Secretary of the Council, Barr Pius Akutah stated this during a…
The Nigerian Port Consultative Council (NPCC), has declared its support for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s move for self collection of one percent freight stabilisation fee. The Chairman of the NPPC, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola, stated this when he led members of…
As part of its strategies to drive service efficiency and contribute revenue to the Federal Government, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has set August 2024 for full paperless operations. NSC Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Pius Akuta, disclosed this on…
…Recovers N6.1bn in five years from arbitrary port charges, others By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has revealed that it saved the nation’s economy N33,116,861,421.99 from unnecessary demurrage payments, freight rates, and charter party fees at the nation’s…
…Ukeyima acknowledges NIMASA’s achievements By Seun Ibiyemi The Management of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, led by the Executive Secretary, Barrister Akuta Pius Ukeyima paid a working visit to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. The Director General of…
