Shippers Council expresses commitment to ICTN implementation 3rd Quarter 2024

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has expressed commitment for the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) implementation come 3rd quarter of 2024.

The Executive Secretary of the Council, Pius Akutah, disclosed this during a working visit to a former Managing Director of the Shippers’ Council, Dr. Kingsley Usoh, recently.

Highpoints of their discussions focused on trade facilitation, port efficiency, and ICTN implementation.

Barrister Akutah reiterated commitment to ICTN implementation for improved revenue, cargo monitoring, and enhanced port security by Q3 of 2024.

Dr. Usoh praised the NSC’s role, emphasizing collaboration for progress.

Also, the ES/CEO, NSC continued to seek valuable insights, leading the Council’s management on a courtesy visit to another former MD, NSC, Chief Adebayo Sarumi.

Chief Sarumi commended Akutah, emphasizing fair play in engaging with maritime stakeholders.

He stressed the importance of industry passion and continuous learning for success. Relish these beautiful moments of wisdom and camaraderie captured in images.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, had assured that his administration would pursue the implementation of the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) and the Port Community System, a Single Window Project being pursued by the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), which is targeted at ensuring Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) at the seaports.