After NPA’s Tariff Hike, Shipping Firm Increases Charges On Nigeria-Bound Cargoes
By Sulaimon Salau
French shipping company, CMA CGM, has increased charges on cargoes designed for Nigerian ports.
This means that Nigerian importers should be ready to pay more for shipping of consignments into the country.
CMA CGM, while announcing the increment in its charges, blamed it on the recent adjustment of Port & Marine Fees by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
CMA CGM, in a mail to Importers stated:”We are writing to inform you of a review of our charges following the recent increase in Port and Marine charges implemented by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), which came into effect on the 1st of March 2025.
“As a result of such adjustment, we find it necessary to update our tariff structure to account for the new cost environment, effective 10 March 2025.
“Under the review, a 20ft container will now be charged N145,327 while a 40ft container will attract N290,654.
“A 20ft Reefer container will attract N145,327 while a 40ft Reefer container will attract N290,654,” it stated.
