Shippers’ Council Decries 21-Day Cargo Clearance Time

Leadership | 21-11-2025 07:35pm |

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has raised the alarm over the protracted clearance time for containerised cargoes at Nigerian seaports, which currently averages 21 days—far longer than global benchmarks. The NSC attributed persistent police interference, particularly through the frequent issuance of detention orders by the Nigeria Police Maritime Command, as the primary cause of delays.

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