40% of containers in Nigeria not seaworthy – Analysts

The Head of Analysis at Sea Empowerment and Analysis Centre RGT, Dr Eugene Nweke, has acknowledged that 40 per cent of containers working inside Nigeria’s delivery and port sector are both unsafe or in poor situation.

Talking completely with The PidomNigeria in Lagos, Nweke, a former President of the Nationwide Affiliation of Authorities Authorized Freight Forwarders, emphasised the widespread presence of “rickety” and “unseaworthy” containers.

He pointed to excessive freight prices as a significant component behind the rising variety of empty containers accumulating in Nigerian ports.

“The fee to return an empty container to its origin can vary from $400 to $600, fueling extortion and malpractice at delivery strains’ launch halls,” Nweke stated.

He additionally highlighted what number of bonded terminals have been repurposed into storage areas for empty containers.

Echoing Nweke’s considerations, the Head of the Transport and Terminal Logistics Division of NAGAFF, Ugochukwu Nnadi, confirmed that many containers in circulation are outdated and substandard, noting the dearth of correct inspection or regulation in Nigeria.

A former performing Nationwide President of the Affiliation of Nigerian Licensed Customs Brokers, Dr Kayode Farinto, additionally acknowledged enhancements however identified that expired containers stay a big challenge

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