Nigeria: Hike in shipping charges illegal, could cripple Nigeria’s Economy

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Nigerian importers, regulators, and lawmakers have been outraged as there is a recent hike in peak period surcharge (PSS) made on the containers which were billed for Nigerians by the  European Community Shipowners Association. Previously the PSS was set to $200 but it was changed between  $1,000 and $1,500 per container. 

Datti Garba Mohammed, the House Committee Chairman on Ports and Harbour, the member representing Sabon-Gari Federal Constituency of Kaduna state, said the 400 per cent Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) by European Community Shipowners Association on goods headed to Nigeria is illegal and against the agreement earlier entered into with the Union of African Shippers Council. Garba also said that the country has suffered badly due to the pandemic but they are trying to come out of it. The PSS increment is about 400 per cent, excluding other charges that exist.

Data source: All Africa News

TOA Correspondent

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