Harboursandport.com: Lagos - Shippers Association on
Nigeria has called for the reduction of shippers company charges by 35 per
cent, even as they demand commercial banks to open for operations twice a week
as a means of clearing the backlog of shipping documents and confirmation of
duty as well as terminal charges.
President of the Shippers
Association of Lagos state, Nicol, explained that the decision of the national
body was a result of the alleged Memorandum of Agreement, MoU between the
Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC and the shipping companies.
He noted that the
management of the banks and shipping companies should open to compliment the
efforts of the NSC.
According to him, “Shippers
Association Lagos State will be glad if banks are open at least twice weekly to
discharge a lot of shipping documents and indeed a confirmation of duty and
terminal payments.
“There are levels of
actions smaller branches of the bank can discharge. We also call on order and
shipping staff of various enterprises to pick shipping documents and conduct
duty and terminal fee payments to complement the efforts of the Nigerian
Shippers' Council in cargo clearance, especially for cargoes belonging industries.
“Much as we are concerned
about the current precautionary health conditions, the Nigerian Shippers'
Council, NSC representing Government directives would need the support of all
stakeholders in this respect.
“In addition, Shippers
Associations in Nigeria would like the 35 per cent reduction from the
shipping companies’ charges as speculated some time ago by the Nigerian
Shippers' Council on a Memorandum of Agreement.
“We hope we are working,
especially now, under very life-threatening conditions, a sacrifice that should
be appreciated by the government.
“Everyone who wishes
Nigeria well should contribute to the welfare of our economy. The informal
sector is doing a great job by their current efforts is clearing their cargo,
as directed. They should be encouraged.
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