The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Hon. Emmanuel Jime has proposed that a Desk Officer in shipping companies be appointed to aid smooth interface with the Shippers' Council.
Jime said this when he led the Agency's Management on a courtesy visit to CMA CGM Nigeria Shipping Limited in Lagos.
He stated that the desk officers would share with NSC the challenges facing them in their operations, adding that NSC as the Port Economic Regulator wants seamless operations for service providers and their customers.
While commending CMA CGM for embracing digitization in its operations, the Shippers' Council boss noted that the Council was delighted with the equipment currently in use at their facility. He clarified that the NSC is promoting Vehicle Transit Areas (VTAs) and Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) to aid the development of transport infrastructure in the country.
On his part, the Managing Director of CMA CGM, Lionel Odeyer expressed appreciation for the visit by NSC's Management. He also attributed deplorable access roads to the ports, congestion, and delay experienced in returning empties as challenges facing the business in Nigeria.
Odeyer sought the support and partnership of NSC for the sensitisation of shippers. He said the development of Lekki Deep Seaport would aid the shipping trade in Nigeria, describing the port as a game-changer.
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