PORTS & CARGO CONTRACTS MICURA SERVICES FOR STEVEDORING

Ports & Cargo Dealing with Providers Restricted (PCHS), the port administration subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has contracted Micura Providers Restricted to deal with its stevedoring providers at its terminal in Tin Can Island Port, Lagos.

This settlement is a part of the corporate’s broader restructuring effort to reinforce effectivity in its port operations and enhance clients’ expertise.

In accordance with John Jenkins, PCHS Managing Director, the restructuring will allow the corporate to concentrate on its core enterprise of port administration, whereas the stevedore firm will deal with the environment friendly, protected loading and unloading of cargo and different associated actions.

He mentioned, “Ports and Cargo Dealing with Providers Restricted has continued to set requirements in port operations in Nigeria. With over 20 years of expertise, we’re poised to transition into a brand new development part, the place we are going to considerably enhance our operational deliverables, develop into the popular seaport terminal in Nigeria, and the primary selection for delivery traces, consignees, and brokers. 

“Attaining this lofty goal requires knowledgeable stevedore firm that has cognate expertise, a report of excellence, and native information of the trade. That’s why Micura Providers is approaching board as a accomplice in assembly these expectations.”

Dr. Michael Ubogu, Chief Govt Officer, Micura Providers Restricted, mentioned the signing of the contract with PCHS marks a brand new milestone within the firm’s drive to supply distinctive providers to discerning purchasers within the trade.

“At Micura Providers, we’re grateful for the chance supplied by Ports & Cargo Dealing with Providers Restricted to accomplice with it to showcase skilled stevedore providers constructed on competence and expertise. We’re famend for our well-trained and well-motivated workers, who aren’t solely passionate but in addition expert in dealing with all sorts of cargo. We promise to ship tailored options that match the necessities of our new accomplice,” he mentioned.

Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, President Common, Maritime Staff Union of Nigeria (MWUN), lauded the restructuring and appointment of Micura Providers Restricted. Abi, who was represented by Ibrahim Ohize Tajudeen, the union’s Vice President Common, on the official graduation of the contract, notably counseled Ports & Cargo Dealing with Providers Restricted for its clear administration of the dock employees’ points in the course of the transition.

The contract takes impact from August 1, 2025.