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  • NPA increases tariffs by 15% after 32 years

    NPA increases tariffs by 15% after 32 years

    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has obtained the necessary approvals to raise its tariffs, a move aimed at improving infrastructure and upgrading equipment across the country’s ports.

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    This was a made known in a statement on the Ports page via X on Thursday.

    This adjustment, the first since 1993, is intended to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of Nigerian ports.

    “The 15% upward increase which is to cut across all NPA Rates and Dues is premised on the urgent need to address the undesirable reality of aged and weak Infrastructure, obsolete equipment and slow Port capacity expansion which has continued to diminish the performance and indeed competitiveness of Nigerian Ports,” the statement reads,

    “Globally, Port Authorities depend on revenue from operations to stay alive to their responsibilities which includes construction and maintenance of Port infrastructure, dredging of channels, provision of aids for safe navigation, provision of modern marine crafts for efficient harbour services, automation and digitization of port transactions, port security, energy efficiency and training and retraining of its employees.

    “The global index of Port rating and competitiveness which the international trade community relies on for its choice of countries to do business with, derives its data from how well the aforementioned responsibilities are addressed.

    “Coming at this period of global economic upheaval and scramble for markets, this belated Tariff review borne out of necessity constitutes a critical success factor in Nigeria’s quest to win back cargo handling business and it’s accompanying benefits including job opportunities it had lost to it’s maritime neighbors.”

    At a stakeholders meeting in Lagos, the Managing Director of NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho represented by Olalekan Badmus, Executive Director Marine and Operation said the management decision to meet stakeholders was borne out of desire to carry everyone along.

    Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Joshua Asanga, a stakeholder agreed with the increase, and listed port management liabilities like wages, fuel and other areas of expenditure as having adjusted upwards without a commensurate rise in NPA charges for over thirty years.

    He added that NPA needs funds for improved port infrastructure, robust ICT for Port Community System, procurement of tug boats and other operational platforms to achieve efficiency

  • NPA revises entry requirements for trucks into ports

    NPA revises entry requirements for trucks into ports

    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) yesterday announced changes to truck entry protocols, saying   manual presentation of number plates and Minimum Safety Standards (MSS) stickers at port gates will no longer be allowed.

    In a notice issued by Truck Transit Parks Limited, NPA’s technical partner for traffic management, the agency emphasized the transition to automated verification as the sole method for entry.

    In the notice titled ‘Updates on Port Entry Requirements for All Truck Categories’, it was also stated that all trucks approaching the port must have their number plates riveted/fastened to the truck in compliance with regulatory requirements.

    Part of the notice reads : “In line with the recent review of entry procedures for trucks accessing the port, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved some modifications to address notable gaps in the existing entry protocols.

    “These changes aim to eliminate entry infractions and tackle issues such as identity theft and the unauthorized exchange of truck documents used to perpetrate port entry fraud. Consequently, the NPA has directed the immediate implementation of the following revised measures, effective February.

    “All trucks approaching the port must have their number plates riveted/fastened to the truck in compliance with regulatory requirements.

    “Trucks must securely affix the original copies of the mandatory Minimum Safety Standards (MSS) stickers to their windscreens as a precondition for port entry.

    “Manual presentation of number plates and MSS stickers at port gates will no longer be accepted from the effective date.

    “The revised protocol will take full effect from the stated deadline (February 3, 2025). All truck operators and stakeholders in the port ecosystem are hereby advised to ensure strict compliance, as violations will attract severe sanctions.”

  • NIMASA Hands Over Site for Floating Dock to Technical Partners

    NIMASA Hands Over Site for Floating Dock to Technical Partners

    The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has handed over the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of the Nigerian Ports Authority to the technical partners, Melsmore. The technical partners are to liaise with the Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority in finalising site management, which include risk assessment in preparation to move the Modular floating Dock to the Continental Shipyard for the commencement of full operations.

    This was contained in a press release issued in Lagos by Edward Osagie, NIMASA’s head of public relations .

    According to Osagie,NIMASA and the technical partners also agreed to invite manufacturers of the Floating Dock, Damen Shipyard to join in recommissioning the Dockyard, while site preparations are ongoing. This is to ensure the Floating Dock is deployed in the shortest possible time.

    While addressing officials of Melsmore, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR, emphasised the need for them to review the action plan in the light of realities on ground with detailed deliverables, and key performance indicators with clearly stated timelines.

    “Nigerians eagerly await the deployment of the Modular Floating Dock. This is a national asset, which has potentials to boost maritime trade, create jobs, develop skills, by providing training avenues to various maritime training institutions in Nigeria, while also attracting foreign investment and preventing capital flight, thereby generating revenue. We hope to have students from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria and the Maritime University Okerenkoko amongst other maritime institutions come for practical time”, the DG said.

    In his remarks, the Managing Director, Melsmore, Mr. Danny Fuchs thanked the Management of the Agency for the opportunity to work on such important project, and gave the assurance that the company is prepared to handle the movement of the floating dock from the naval dockyard to the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL).

    It may be recalled that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) recently leased designated areas at the Continental Shipyard for the operations of the Modular Floating Dock. The areas include; the dolphin jetty, waterfront of the jetty adjourning the slipway, an administrative block, a construction, welding and mechanical workshop and a civil maintenance workshop, among others.

    The project will be run on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.