Shippers’ Council: Non-Implementation Of Cargo Tracking Notes Cost Nigeria $500m Annually

Shippers’ Council: Non-Implementation Of Cargo Tracking Notes Cost Nigeria $500m Annually

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Barr Pius Akutah, on Monday, disclosed that Nigeria is losing $500million annually due to the non-implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Notes (ICTN).Akutah disclosed the development during an investigative hearing on the circumstances...
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“Transfer Of Overtime Cargoes To Ikorodu Not Customs’ Responsibility“

“Transfer Of Overtime Cargoes To Ikorodu Not Customs’ Responsibility“

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has said that the transfer of overtime cargoes from the ports to the government warehouse in Ikorodu is not the responsibility of Customs but the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).  Recall that...
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NIMASA Unveils Campaign To End War Risk Insurance On Nigerian Bound Cargoes.

NIMASA Unveils Campaign To End War Risk Insurance On Nigerian Bound Cargoes.

The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh has expressed worry over the persisting War Risk Insurance on Nigerian bound cargoes, calling for its removal.   This came as it has been disclosed t...
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LNG Cargoes Diverted As COVID-19 Crisis Dampens Demand

LNG Cargoes Diverted As COVID-19 Crisis Dampens Demand

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes are being diverted away from ports in India as surging coronavirus cases hamper domestic gas demand, trade and shipping sources said on Monday.Six LNG tankers diverted away from India since April 20, changing the destinati...
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Shippers Council Seeks Removal Of Demurrage On Cargoes

Shippers Council Seeks Removal Of Demurrage On Cargoes

The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) calling for the removal of demurrage on cargoes due to last week’s disruption. Head of Public Relations, NSC, Mrs Rakiya Zubairu, explained on Monday that it was one of the ways to alleviate t...
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Terminal Operators Decry Continued Physical Examination Of Cargoes At Seaports

Terminal Operators Decry Continued Physical Examination Of Cargoes At Seaports

Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) at the weekend expressed worry at the continued manual examination of cargoes at the seaports in the face of the current global health crisis. The Chairman of the association, Princess Vicky Haastr...
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