NAGAFF Team to Visit Bonded Terminals, May Report Operators with Deficiencies to FG
By Francis Ugwoke
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) is bitter with operational deficiencies in bonded terminals and wants to take action by reporting the affected terminals to the federal government.
The association said it has constituted a Special Technical Assessment Team to undertake a comprehensive nationwide inspection and evaluation exercise.
In a press statement signed by the Head of NAGAFF Trade Advocacy Committee, Dr. Increase Uche, the association said it is worried about growing concerns and reports of operational inefficiencies, inadequate infrastructure, and poor service delivery across several Customs-bonded warehouses and terminals within the domestic cargo logistics chain by freight forwarders and shippers.
The objective of the exercise, according to the statement, is to assess the operational status, service capabilities, and overall viability of licensed Customs-bonded warehouses and terminals, with a view to promoting efficiency, compliance with industry standards, and improved trade facilitation in line with NAGAFF public policy advocacy dialogue.
“The outcome of the exercise is expected to provide critical data and technical insights that will support policy recommendations, operational improvements, enhanced cargo clearance processes, and the overall competitiveness of Nigeria’s logistics and trade facilitation sector”, the association said in the statement.
The association said it will begin the exercise from the 15th of June 2026, with a bonded terminal at Ijanikin, which it claimed is believed to be one of the most modern logistics centre in Lagos state at the moment.
During the visit, the association technical tea, shall be looking at :
Availability and functionality of cargo-handling equipment, including cranes, forklifts, Mafi trucks, reach stackers, and other essential operational machinery.
Quality and adequacy of infrastructure and superstructure, including empty container holding bays, cargo examination bays, stacking areas, warehouse facilities, office accommodation, and security systems.
Capacity utilization and space availability at each bonded warehouse or terminal.
Staff strength, operational competence, and quality of customer service delivery.
Strategic location, accessibility, and availability of support services necessary for efficient cargo operations.
Compliance with relevant regulatory, safety, and operational standards governing bonded terminal operations.
Level of technological deployment
Power supply systems
The association said it will carry out the exercise in the six geopolitical zones of the country.
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) is bitter with operational deficiencies in bonded terminals and wants to take action by reporting the affected terminals to the federal government.
The association said it has constituted a Special Technical Assessment Team to undertake a comprehensive nationwide inspection and evaluation exercise.
In a press statement signed by the Head of NAGAFF Trade Advocacy Committee, Dr. Increase Uche, the association said it is worried about growing concerns and reports of operational inefficiencies, inadequate infrastructure, and poor service delivery across several Customs-bonded warehouses and terminals within the domestic cargo logistics chain by freight forwarders and shippers.
The objective of the exercise, according to the statement, is to assess the operational status, service capabilities, and overall viability of licensed Customs-bonded warehouses and terminals, with a view to promoting efficiency, compliance with industry standards, and improved trade facilitation in line with NAGAFF public policy advocacy dialogue.
“The outcome of the exercise is expected to provide critical data and technical insights that will support policy recommendations, operational improvements, enhanced cargo clearance processes, and the overall competitiveness of Nigeria’s logistics and trade facilitation sector”, the association said in the statement.
The association said it will begin the exercise from the 15th of June 2026, with a bonded terminal at Ijanikin, which it claimed is believed to be one of the most modern logistics centre in Lagos state at the moment.
During the visit, the association technical tea, shall be looking at :
Availability and functionality of cargo-handling equipment, including cranes, forklifts, Mafi trucks, reach stackers, and other essential operational machinery.
Quality and adequacy of infrastructure and superstructure, including empty container holding bays, cargo examination bays, stacking areas, warehouse facilities, office accommodation, and security systems.
Capacity utilization and space availability at each bonded warehouse or terminal.
Staff strength, operational competence, and quality of customer service delivery.
Strategic location, accessibility, and availability of support services necessary for efficient cargo operations.
Compliance with relevant regulatory, safety, and operational standards governing bonded terminal operations.
Level of technological deployment
Power supply systems
The association said it will carry out the exercise in the six geopolitical zones of the country.
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