NPA Approves 10% Discount On Vessels Calling At Eastern Ports

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has
approved a 10 per cent discount on harbour dues in all concessioned
terminals at the Eastern ports.

Mr Jatto Adams, the NPA General Manager, Corporate and Strategic
Communications, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos said that
the discount was part of efforts to increase patronage of the
Eastern ports.

According to him, ports that will be affected by this initiative
are Calabar, Rivers and Delta Ports.

The Authority, however, wishes to clarify that this discount
will only apply to harbour dues payable by the following types of
vessels/cargoes.

“Container vessels with at least 250 TEUs; General cargo vessels
with at least 16,000 tonnes; combo vessels with at least 16,000
tonnes; and RORO vessels with at least 250 units of vehicles.

“These discounts shall not apply to vessels coming INBALLAST
(empty); vessels calling at private jetties; and vessels calling
carrying liquid bulk,” Adams said.

According to him, the application of the discounts will take
immediate effect. (NAN)

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