Shippers Council Holds Engagement Meeting With Stakeholders, Shipping Companies over Tariff Increment

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has scheduled today Tuesday 14th, April 2026, to hold an engagement with Shipping companies and port Stakeholders, especially freight forwarders.

The notification for the meeting sent out over the weekend, the meeting will take place at the Council’s headquarters in Apapa; and focus of the meeting is the recent 30% increment in shipping tariff which was sharply rejected by Stakeholders and subsequently cancelled.

“The Nigerian Shippers Council hereby invites all the shipping lines and the affected stakeholders to a one day engagement session with the Executive Secretary/ CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council.

“This notification follows the directive issued on 20th March 2026, in response to the ongoing consultations and concerns raised by some key stakeholders within the maritime and logistics sector.

“In the spirit of fairness, transparency, and industrial harmony, the Council seeks to provide a platform for dialogue aimed at achieving consensus among all parties.

“The Council still remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a cooperative environment that promotes sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and mutual trust across the sector.

All parties are therefore urged to comply with this directive and participate actively and constructively in the dialogue.

Details of the Engagement:

• Date: Tuesday 14th April, 2026

• Time: 11:00am

• Venue: NSC Training Room” the notice read.