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New Port Charges: Maritime authorities move against shipping firms
THE Nigerian Shippers’ Council, (NSC), and the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) have moved to tackle the newly introduced charges by shipping companies with a view to cancelling the payment.
Executive Secretary and Chief Executive of the Council, Barr. Hassan Bello said the Council was aware of the introduction and that between the NSC and NPA, the matter was being handled.
Bello said that there was no consultation before the new charges were introduced adding that the parties involved were discussing the matter with a view to finding a solution.
Similarly, the National Publicity Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, (ANLCA), Mr. Kayode Farinto said his group was aware of the introduction adding that it will be resisted
Farinto said that if the maritime sector was properly harnessed, it could take Nigeria out of recession.
Vanguard, December 30, 2016
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