Seaport and dry port operators have been enjoined to deploy more technology for efficient cargo handling and delivery.
The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hon. Emmanuel Jime gave the advice while speaking on ‘The Role of Technology in Facilitating Inland Dry Port (IDPs) in Nigeria’ at an event in Lagos last week.
Jime added that smart technology has been identified as key to the success of seaports and inland dry 0orts operations in Nigeria and all over the world.
Represented by Mr Nanbol Nanle Emmanuel, Jime noted that technology has the potential to digitalize supply chains, promote paperless transactions and streamline the supply chains by enabling real-time communication”.
According to him, today’s terminal operators adopt remote operations, autonomous systems, integrated information and communications platforms to better track and monitor cargoes and expedite deliveries.
Jime said automation in the seaports has remained extremely effective for operations, adding that in the same manner inland dry ports cannot be left out of technological processes to ensure efficient handling of cargos and containers.
According to him, deployment of technology in seaports or dry ports helps in achieving higher speed with less error leading to increase in effectiveness
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