freight forwarders
Customs Agents Fear Licence Fee Hike
The Nigerian maritime sector is on edge over indications that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) may significantly increase licensing and renewal fees for customs agents and bonded terminals from January 2026 — a move industry leaders warn could trigger inflation, shrink competition, and unsettle the already fragile logistics ecosystem. According to a document circulating within […]
Port Users, Operators Clash Over Suspension of E-Call-Up System
Amid renewed protests and mounting concerns over corruption, stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector are at loggerheads over the continued use of the electronic call-up system introduced to manage truck traffic at Lagos seaports. While some port users, particularly truck owners and union leaders, are calling for the complete scrapping of the system, others argue that […]