{"id":20362,"date":"2026-03-19T09:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=20362"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:33:29","slug":"nigeria-shippers-council-urges-dialogue-as-freight-forwarders-picket-msc-over-tariff-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/nigeria-shippers-council-urges-dialogue-as-freight-forwarders-picket-msc-over-tariff-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria &#8211; Shippers\u2019 Council Urges Dialogue as Freight Forwarders Picket MSC Over Tariff Hike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655281854_1333075592188859_4876563160318097001_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20363\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655281854_1333075592188859_4876563160318097001_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"859\" height=\"869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655281854_1333075592188859_4876563160318097001_n.jpg 859w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655281854_1333075592188859_4876563160318097001_n-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655281854_1333075592188859_4876563160318097001_n-768x777.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Executive Secretary\/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers&#8217; Council, Dr Akutah Pius, MON, has called on freight forwarders to embrace dialogue as a constructive means of resolving their grievances rather than resorting to industrial actions capable of undermining the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">DrAkutah appealed while reacting to the picketing of the offices of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) by freight forwarders protesting the recent increase in shipping line tariffs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite the protests, the Council\u2019s attempt to engage the aggrieved freight forwarders in discussions was resisted, as the protesters insisted that there was no basis for dialogue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">They also vowed to continue the protest on Monday until the increased charges are immediately reversed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Shippers\u2019 Council boss stressed that dialogue remains the most effective and modern dispute resolution mechanism, noting that it is faster, more humane, and more productive than what he described as a \u201cbottled anger approach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He warned that prolonged industrial disputes within the maritime sector could disrupt port operations and negatively impact trade and economic activities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While acknowledging the right of stakeholders to express their concerns, the Council condemned what it described as the unprofessional conduct of some freight forwarders, particularly the act of blocking regulators from accessing the MSC premises to address the matter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Akutah also recalled that during a similar protest over the same tariff increment a few weeks earlier, the Council intervened and compelled MSC to suspend the collection of the disputed charges for two days while discussions were ongoing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He reiterated the Council\u2019s commitment to mediating between shipping companies and freight forwarders to ensure fair practices and stability within the maritime industry.<\/p>\n<p>Source : Nigerian Shippers Council<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Executive Secretary\/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers&#8217; 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