WAF Shipping Focus: Week 17
- Agwe Logistics Solutions
- Apr 26, 2024
- 3 min read
The House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbour has demanded the restructuring of Terminal Operators and Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) Licensed
Agents in the country. Rep. Nnolin Nnaji, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this at the interactive session with terminal operators and NPA licensed agents in Abuja. “Our goal is to effect changes that will restructure the unique and high tech sector and position it to strategically compete in the global space
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MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a leading transport and logistics company, is proud to announce the opening of its newly upgraded office in Ghana. This development is part of MSC’s strategic efforts to invest and have a lasting impact with its presence in West Africa and enhance intermodal transport services across the continent. The inauguration event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Ghana’s Deputy of Minister of Transport, Honourable. Alha ssan S. Tampuli. The ministry’s participation underscores the critical role of MSC’s expansion in supporting Ghana’s economic growth.
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The Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) witnessed a significant transition as Comptroller Kehinde Ejibunu officially handed over the reins of command to Comptroller Kola Oladeji. Marking the
conclusion of a transformative era under Comptroller Ejibunu, who has led the unit since September 10, 2021. In his valedictory press briefing, Comptroller Ejibunu recounted the significant strides made by the unit in combating
smuggling and enhancing revenue collection, while also reflecting on the challenges and successes of his tenure.
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The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced a breakthrough in its long standing dispute with shipping companies, reaching a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that establishes a new minimum standard wage for workers in that sub sector. Speaking on the sideline of the visit of Mrs. Barning Annica Marie, ITF Project Coordinator for Maritime Affiliate Support (MAS), to the
Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA), the MWUN President General, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, said the agreement marks a milestone in the union’s fight for better working conditions and welfare for its members.
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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a $1 billion reconstruction plan for Tincan Island, Apapa, Rivers, Onne, Warri, and Calabar port complexes. The NPA also allocated funds for similar reconstruction as part of the new port development plan for the Badagry deep seaport, Snake Island, Burutu, and Ondo deep seaports. The plans were disclosed in a document titled ‘Consolidation of Superior Performance at the Nigerian Ports Authority 2023 A Synopsis of the Authority’s Performance Improvement 2022 2023’. On September 4, 2023, Adegboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy, had said terminal operators would be engaged in the reconstruction of ports, as they are “almost collapsing"
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The Nigerian Port Consultative Council, NPCC, has expressed support for the Single Window Project calling for the quick implementation in order to improve ease of doing business in the nation’sc. In a statement by the Chairman of the
Council, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola said that the project when fully implemented will not only increase the Ease of Doing Business in Nigerian Ports, it will further assist the facilitation of trade in ports and border ports. Sunmola stated that the Council is ready to assist the implementation project by way of monitoring its progress and give necessary advisory support.
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