Shippers’ Council Sets Q2 Date for Implementation of Cargo Tracking Note at Nigerian Ports
Akutah at the media parley on Sunday
By Our Correspondent
Implementation of the much awaited International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) in Nigerian ports has now been slated for the second quarter of this year.
This date was given by the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr Pius Akutah at a management retreat holding at Ibadan, Oyo State.
Speaking during the retreat under the theme, ‘The Future-Transition from Nigerian Shippers Council to Nigeria Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA)’, Akutah revealed that under the guidance of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, ICTN will commence in the second quarter of 2025.
According to him, “Notably, under the guidance of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) is scheduled for implementation in the second quarter of this year, setting the stage for enhanced revenue generation and operational oversight”.
He further disclosed that the “Council’s 2025 budget is strategically anchored on the 1% freight stabilization fee, with plans to commence its collection upon Presidential assent to the NPERA Bill”.
He further added, “With profound honour, I welcome you to this transformative management retreat. Today, we embark on a pivotal journey to define the future of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) as it transitions into the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA).
“Over the past year, the Council has recorded remarkable achievements, including: Signing the Minimum Standards of Conditions of Service for Workers in the Shipping Industry; Launching the Operational Manual for Inland Dry Ports & Hosting the 17th International Maritime Seminar for Judges; Rolling out the Online Registration Portal for regulated port service providers and users; Developing the E-Regulatory Process Portal (ERPP) and the Confirmation of Reasonableness of Demurrage, Freight Rate, and Charter Party Fees (CRD) Portal; Recovering billions of naira through robust complaints handling mechanisms; and Introducing a Leadership Development Program to strengthen institutional capacity through succession planning.
“These accomplishments underscore our unwavering commitment to delivering value to stakeholders and ensuring a seamless transition to NPERA”.
Implementation of the much awaited International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) in Nigerian ports has now been slated for the second quarter of this year.
This date was given by the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr Pius Akutah at a management retreat holding at Ibadan, Oyo State.
Speaking during the retreat under the theme, ‘The Future-Transition from Nigerian Shippers Council to Nigeria Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA)’, Akutah revealed that under the guidance of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, ICTN will commence in the second quarter of 2025.
According to him, “Notably, under the guidance of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) is scheduled for implementation in the second quarter of this year, setting the stage for enhanced revenue generation and operational oversight”.
He further disclosed that the “Council’s 2025 budget is strategically anchored on the 1% freight stabilization fee, with plans to commence its collection upon Presidential assent to the NPERA Bill”.
He further added, “With profound honour, I welcome you to this transformative management retreat. Today, we embark on a pivotal journey to define the future of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) as it transitions into the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA).
“Over the past year, the Council has recorded remarkable achievements, including: Signing the Minimum Standards of Conditions of Service for Workers in the Shipping Industry; Launching the Operational Manual for Inland Dry Ports & Hosting the 17th International Maritime Seminar for Judges; Rolling out the Online Registration Portal for regulated port service providers and users; Developing the E-Regulatory Process Portal (ERPP) and the Confirmation of Reasonableness of Demurrage, Freight Rate, and Charter Party Fees (CRD) Portal; Recovering billions of naira through robust complaints handling mechanisms; and Introducing a Leadership Development Program to strengthen institutional capacity through succession planning.
“These accomplishments underscore our unwavering commitment to delivering value to stakeholders and ensuring a seamless transition to NPERA”.
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