Foreign Shipping Firms Re-introduce Congestion Surcharge At Nigerian Ports

Foreign shipping companies have re-introduced surcharge for congestion due to inefficiency on the seaside at the nation’s seaports, LEADERSHIP findings have revealed.

Nigeria had been saving over N320 billion yearly for the past 11 years before the return of the levy at seaports.
Congestion surcharge is slammed when there is an incident of cargoes piling up at the Quay apron and stacking area and is not being moved out.

Investigations showed that shipping companies now ask importers to pay this surcharge ahead, even before the ship arrives the shore of Nigeria.

LEADERSHIP, November 15, 2017

 

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