The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has addressed concerns surrounding the West Africa Container Terminal’s (WACT) tariff review approval, issued in 2021 and 2023, following a thorough review and approval process.
The NSC confirmed that WACT’s tariff increment was reviewed and approved, ensuring rates remain within acceptable industry benchmarks and align with prevailing economic realities.
The council guarantees that approved tariff adjustments are fair, justifiable and sustainable for service providers and port users.
WACT engaged extensively with registered clearing agents, including ANLCA, NAGAFF, ARFFN and CMD, resulting in a mutual agreement for phased implementation to ease the impact on port users.
The terminal initially implemented the first phase, followed by a final phase after a one-month and two-week notice period.
The NSC addressed APFFLON’s claim of exclusion from the sensitization program, stating that the organisations non-participation was due to its failure to obtain an introductory letter from the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), a prerequisite for recognition as an agent.
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council reaffirms its commitment to ensuring fair and competitive practices in the port sector, balancing the interests of terminal operators and port users, and urges stakeholders to engage constructively within regulatory frameworks.
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