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FG Moves to Blacklist Shipping Companies over Tariff Hike


Eromosele Abiodun
The federal government has announced that it will not accept any further increase in tariff at the nation’s seaports.
In a yet to be published circular obtained by THISDAY, titled, “Public Notice to Terminal Operators, Shipping Companies and Other Regulated Service Providers in the Port Sector,” the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) said it will not accept any tariff increase that will put more burden on shippers and consumers.
It warned that any service provider that unilaterally increases its charges/rates would be blacklisted and sanctioned accordingly.
According to the NSC, “It has come to the notice of the Nigerian Shippers Council that some terminal operators and shipping companies have published notices of proposed increase in tariff. ....

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