January 7, 2026 — Source: DailyTrend The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of procedures to grant safe passage for personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers, the service announced in a press release. Anchored in the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023 and supported by key international conventions —…
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The Ningbo‑Zhoushan Port in eastern China has once again secured its position as the world’s busiest port by cargo throughput, handling over 1.4 billion metric tons of cargo in 2025 — marking the 17th consecutive year it has led global rankings for total cargo volume. Located in Zhejiang Province, the port’s record performance was supported by…
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The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has drawn attention to international regulatory best practices as essential tools for addressing the recent escalation of shipping line charges affecting port users in Nigeria and beyond. (ShippingDayLive) In its analysis, SEREC highlighted a range of formal escalation mechanisms and regulatory complaint systems widely recognized in global maritime…
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The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC-RGT) has attributed recent disputes over shipping line tariff increases and arbitrary port charges to systemic weaknesses in Nigeria’s maritime regulatory framework, calling for swift reforms to restore fairness, transparency, and competitiveness in the nation’s port economy. (Port News Online) In a statement issued amidst escalating tensions between importers,…
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The Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) has strongly condemned the shutdown of business operations at the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Apapa office, describing the action as unprofessional, legally risky, and symptomatic of deeper regulatory shortcomings in Nigeria’s port governance framework. In a position statement titled “On Professional Industrial Advocacy, Regulatory Accountability, and Sustainable Port Economy…
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The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC-RGT) has completed its review of the Nigerian maritime sector’s performance in 2025 and urged stakeholders to build on existing reforms by prioritising the consolidation of port automation and the National Single Window project as key drivers of competitiveness in 2026. In its assessment, SEREC highlighted that while foundational…
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The Sea Empowerment & Research Centre (SEREC-RGT) has described 2025 as a transitional year for Nigeria’s maritime sector and called on policymakers and industry operators to convert policy intentions into measurable performance outcomes in 2026. In its Public New Year Maritime Outlook Communiqué, signed by Head of Research Dr. Eugene Nweke and released on December…
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The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has cautioned that 2026 will be a defining year for the competitiveness of Nigeria’s maritime industry, urging that momentum from policy steps taken in 2025 must translate into measurable performance improvements this year. In its Public New Year Maritime Outlook Communiqué, issued on December 30, 2025, SEREC described…
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The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has urged policymakers and industry stakeholders to establish a clearer and more effective framework for managing Nigeria’s maritime-linked revenues, particularly those generated through international trade and port activities administered by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). In a statement signed by SEREC’s Head of Research, Mr. Eugene Nweke, the…
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December 20, 2025 — Source: DailyTrend The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has formally approved a marginal tariff increase for shipping lines operating in Nigeria, emphasizing that carriers should engage and inform their customers before implementing the new rates. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Apapa, the Council’s Executive Secretary and CEO, Dr. Pius Akutah, represented…
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