The Nigerian Shippers’ Council successfully prevented N86 billion in unjustified demurrage payments, thereby protecting over N90 billion in economic value for Nigerian shippers.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council commended APM Terminals Apapa for maintaining high operational standards and its benchmark status in port operations during a familiarization visit.

By Godwin Oritse The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius, has urged freight forwarders to adopt dialogue as a constructive approach to resolving…

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has attributed the resurgence of traffic congestion and operational issues at the Apapa port corridor to disruptions in the global supply chain caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council is advocating for extensive stakeholder engagement before the implementation of a proposed new tariff, emphasizing the need for collaborative discussion.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has called for dialogue between freight forwarders and MSC to resolve disputes over tariff hikes, cautioning against industrial actions that could disrupt operations.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has attributed the recent resurgence of traffic congestion and operational delays at the Apapa port corridor to global supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Nigerian shipping companies are reportedly considering shutting down operations, potentially leading to job losses, following a tariff crisis stemming from an approved increase in shipping charges by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council.

The CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Pius Akutah, has urged former Governor Ortom and leaders of the Benue PDP to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid for state development.