Yemisi Izuora
The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority has approved a ten per cent discount on harbour dues in all concession terminals at the Eastern Ports.
This is intended to increase patronage at the Eastern Ports, the authority said.
Ports that will be affected by this initiative are Calabar, Rivers and Delta Ports.
The Authority however,clarified that this discount will only apply to harbour dues payable by the following types of vessels/cargoes:
1. Container vessels with at least 250 TEUs
2. General Cargo vessels with at least 16,000 MT
3. Combo Vessels with at least 16,000 MT
4. RORO Vessels with at least 250 units of Vehicles
These discounts shall not apply to:
1. Vessels coming INBALLAST
2. Vessels calling at private jetties.
3. Vessels calling carrying Liquid bulk.
The application of these discounts will take immediate effect.