55 h. ago NPA issues directives to shipping lines, terminals on Apapa port congestion

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has directed shipping lines and APM Terminals Apapa to implement a set of urgent measures read more NPA issues directives to shipping lines, terminals on Apapa port congestion

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1 week ago Congestion crisis looms as shipping lines shun empty containers evacuation 

Tribune Online Congestion crisis looms as shipping lines shun empty containers evacuation  Many shipping companies are beginning to shun empty containers evacuation due to a surge in import volumes, thereby leading to the congestion of the Lagos Port terminals with too many empty containers. Checks by the Nigerian Tribune revealed that the operator of the Lagos Port container terminal, APM Terminals,  Apapa, recently had to suspend the […] Congestion crisis looms as shipping lines shun empty containers evacuation  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Massive protest at Lilipond terminal as maritime truckers condemn N400,000 extortion

•Warn against scrapping e-call-up system By Steve Agbota A massive protest, engineered by maritime truck owners and drivers, erupted at the Lilipond terminal, Apapa port in Lagos yesterday. They kicked against rampant extortion fees reaching N400,000 and condemned the widespread financial abuse crippling their businesses. The truckers also issued a stern warning against calls to […] The post Massive protest at Lilipond terminal as maritime truckers condemn N400,000 extortion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Heavy protest rocks Lilipond, Apapa port as maritime truckers decry N400,000 extortions

Warn against scrapping e-call up system, kick against old practice By Steve Agbota Maritime truck owners and drivers staged heavy protests against the call to scrap the electronic call-up system, racketeering, terminal inefficiencies causing trucks to queue on the port access roads, and multiple extortion checkpoints, which have taken a financial toll on businesses. The […] The post Heavy protest rocks Lilipond, Apapa port as maritime truckers decry N400,000 extortions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why we’re not receiving empty containers at Apapa Port — APM Terminals

Tribune Online Why we’re not receiving empty containers at Apapa Port — APM Terminals "Due to a sharp and sustained surge in import cargo volumes over recent weeks, shipping lines have had to prioritize discharging..... Why we’re not receiving empty containers at Apapa Port — APM Terminals Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Import Surge Halts Evacuation Of Empty Containers From Apapa Port

APM Terminals Apapa has said that sharp and sustained surge in import cargo volumes over recent weeks,  have made shipping lines prioritise discharging incoming laden containers over evacuating empties. Speaking to LEADERSHIP, against the backdrop of recent concerns surrounding the congestion of empty containers at its terminal, the APM Terminals Apapa Terminal Manager, Steen Knudsen, […]

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3 w. ago NDLEA Seizes N6.5bn Worth Of Drugs From British, Nigerian Traffickers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully seized drugs worth approximately N6.5 billion from British and Nigerian traffickers at major Nigerian ports. The operations took place at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne in Rivers State, and Apapa Seaport, Lagos. The seized consignments included over six million opioid pills such as Tamol 225mg, […] The post NDLEA Seizes N6.5bn Worth Of Drugs From British, Nigerian Traffickers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports, nabs two Britons

Tribune Online NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports, nabs two Britons At the Apapa port in Lagos, a total of 170,000 bottles of codeine syrup were discovered in a watch-listed container by NDLEA operatives during a similar joint examination exercise on Thursday. NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports, nabs two Britons Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Customs intercepts containers of illicit drugs, stolen vehicles worth N3.25bn

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday said that it intercepted six containers loaded with unregistered pharmaceuticals, fake cosmetics, used clothing, and two stolen sport-utility vehicles at the Apapa Port, Lagos. The latest seizure, which comes just two weeks after the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, displayed 12 containers of similar […] The post Customs intercepts containers of illicit drugs, stolen vehicles worth N3.25bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Customs intercepts fake drugs, others worth N3.2bn at Apapa Port

Tribune Online Customs intercepts fake drugs, others worth N3.2bn at Apapa Port "Other items in the seized containers are cosmetics, used clothing and two vehicles illegally imported into the country. These seizures are worth a total DPV: N3,247,427,969.00. Customs intercepts fake drugs, others worth N3.2bn at Apapa Port Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Customs Intercepts Stolen Vehicles Imported From Canada At Apapa Port

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, announced the interception of two vehicles stolen from Canada and imported into Nigeria through the Apapa Seaport. Speaking at a press briefing, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Compt. Babatunde Olomu said the stolen vehicles which were imported through a 40-feet container include a 2024 […]

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