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April 12, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Harps On Digital Transformation

The Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, has stated that the Council remains committed to its role as the port economic regulator and is actively pursuing its transition into the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA).Dr. Akutah...

April 10, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Brainstorm On Regulatory, Operational Capacity

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is set for a significant transformation as the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NIPERA) bill awaits presidential assent from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.This development was highlighted by NSC’s Executi...

April 1, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council: WACT Tariff Increment Within Industry Benchmark

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Monday, defended the proposed tariff increment by the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), a subsidiary of APM Terminal. The Onne Port- based terminal operator had given its customers a notice to increase ...

March 13, 2025 No Responses

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R-L: Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC)Bello Gwandu; Deputy Director Trade Services, Ms. Adaora Nwonu; Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala; Executive Secretary/CEO, NSC...

March 9, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Pledges Support For NIMAREX

The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council,Dr Akutah Pius Ukeyima has received the planning committee of Nigeria Maritime Conference and Exhibition (NIMAREX) at the Council headquarters in Lagos. The meeting focused...

February 28, 2025 No Responses

Sustaining Nigeria’s Maritime Industry Growth Through International Cargo Tracking Note

No doubt, the reintroduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) at Nigerian ports marks a pivotal moment for the nation’s maritime sector. The automated tracking system, which allows real-time monitoring of cargo from origin to destination, hold...

February 28, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, Port Of Antwerp To Strengthen Partnership

The Executive Secretary/ Chief Executives Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Akutah Pius Ukeyima, recently, received a team from the Port of Antwerp.The meeting aimed at exploring areas of collaboration and partnership between the two organization...

February 25, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Urges Truck Owners To Suspend Planned Strike

. Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has appealed to a coalition of truck owners and maritime workers to suspend their planned strike over extortion allegations.The NSC’s appeal was made during a meeting with the team of the Association of Maritime ...

February 23, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Takes Awareness Campaign To Kaduna Trade Fair

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has taken its awareness campaign to the Kaduna International Trade Fair, educating stakeholders and agencies on its functions and activities.Also at the fair, the Council’s clinic provided a platform for stakeholders ...

February 9, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Bags Best Regulator Award

The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Akutah Pius Ukeyima has bagged the best Regulator Award of the Year 2024.The award was presented to Shippers’ Council boss at the Top 10 Magazine Man of the Year Award ceremony...

February 9, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Implore Stakeholders On Challenges

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 industr...

January 22, 2025 No Responses

NSC Distributes Relief Materials To Schools, Orphanages

As part of it’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has distributed learning and relief materials to schools and orphanages in Zaria, Kaduna State.According to the North West Director of the council, Mrs Karimatu...

January 11, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Celebrates Ada Okam At 60, Retirement

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Wednesday, celebrated Mrs. Ada Okam as she marked her 60th birthday and retirement in grand style.The event, held at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos was filled with heartfelt tributes, including remarks f...

December 5, 2024 No Responses

Akutah Emerges Maritime Man Of The Year

The Editorial Board of Maritime Media Limited, organizers of the Maritime Industry Merit AWARDS (MIMA) and Publishers of Shipping World has announced the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr Pius Akutah as the 2024 Maritime Man O...