NPA gives 10 % discount on habour dues to boost Eastern ports

Hadiza Usman, NPA MD

 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved a ten percent (10%) discount on harbour dues in all concession terminals at the Eastern Ports, according to a statement issued by General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications of NPA, Jatto Adams.

According to the statement, this step was taken by NPA to increase patronage of all ports in Calabar, Rivers and Delta and has since taken effect immediately. 

Under the arrangement, the discount would only apply to harbour dues payable by the following types of vessels/cargoes: Container vessels with at least 250 TEUs General Cargo vessels with at least 16,000 MT Combo Vessels with at least 16,000 MTRORO Vessels with at least 250 units of Vehicles

Vessels coming inballast, vessels calling at private jetties and vessels calling carrying liquid bulk would not benefit from the discount initiative, according to NPA.


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