To successfully tackle factors associated with rising operational cost in the shipping industry and the need to further stimulate Nigeria’s economic growth, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) recently convened a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders.
Speaking at the one-day event held in Lagos, Executive Secretary/CEO of the Council, Dr Pius Ukeyima Akutah, described the stakeholders’ engagement as a strategic move to foster collaboration among key industry experts, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the sector and positively impacting the national economy.
He assured participants that the meeting’s outcome would drive economic sustainability while safeguarding stakeholders’ interests.
Chairman of the Shipping Lines Association of Nigeria (SAN) Boma Alabi, who spoke at the event, acknowledged the crucial role of the Council and urged swift intervention regarding new tariffs and charges that may impact service delivery.
The gathering brought together representatives from shipping companies, terminal operators, freight forwarders, consolidators, truckers, shippers’ associations, manufacturers’ associations, and government agencies. These industry players exchanged insights on improving service delivery and ensuring efficiency within the sector.
