Ihatepork:
Lies

kettykin:

http://www.businessdayonline.com/opening-eastern-ports-decongest-lagos-port/

kettykin:

http://www.businessdayonline.com/opening-eastern-ports-decongest-lagos-port/

kettykin:
if the post above is tru then Nigeria has to be restructured even if it means war

okway2:


Where is Kanu to lead the war? We only want Kanu

kettykin:

Nnamdi Kanu has done his bit for IPOB and this is not about IPOB but about restructuring by force

kettykin:
One of the greatest hindrances to efficiency at the seaports in Lagos is congestion. This is due to the incessant traffic gridlocks and bad state of the access roads to the port, thereby, making it impossible for importers to take delivery of their consignments as and when due.
The worrisome aspect of this ‘congestion’ is that apart from Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports that handle over 85 percent of cargo imported into the country, Nigeria has seaports in Calabar, Warri, Onne and Rivers that remain under utilised. Four of these seaports put together do not measure up to one of the seaports in Lagos in terms of volume.
Ironically, the majority of shippers (importers and exporters) that use Lagos ports are located in the South East, South-South and Northern parts of country. As a result, these importers pay double in cost to move their cargo from Lagos by road to their warehouses located in their states
Here, bulk of the Lagos ports importers are constrained against their wish to import through Lagos ports since container laden vessels do not frequent the Eastern ports owing to barriers such as lack of political will to open-up these ports, shallow draft of water channels leading to the ports and security concern deterring shipping liners from patronising the ports



Considering the fact that cargo must get to the final destination at the right time, in good condition and at the most economic cost, South East, South-South and Northern importers, therefore, must use Lagos.
For instance, in terms of cost, shipping companies charge as much as N800,000 as deposit per container where the consignee’s address is outside Lagos against N150,000 if the destination of consignment is Lagos
Also, importation of some products e.g. pharmaceutical products are restricted to Lagos ports of Apapa and Tin-Can Island only, hence, the above mentioned regions with their very huge pharmaceutical markets are forced through government policy and directive to import their goods through the Lagos ports, thus leaving other ports of the regions unviable. Lagos ports are also the only legitimate ports for the export of non-oil products
Therefore, to address the problem of congestion currently rocking Lagos ports, government must start finding ways to review some import and export guidelines militating against the viability of Eastern ports. The government should also muster the political will to make the ports outside Lagos viable by addressing the infrastructural challenge facing them.

http://www.businessdayonline.com/opening-eastern-ports-decongest-lagos-port/

kettykin:
if the post above is tru then Nigeria has to be restructured even if it means war

kettykin:
it is not an easy thing to forecast in times like this becuase of the fragility of Nigeria and the dispensibility of the present brainless , thoughtless and planless Regime that thrives on propaganda.

what are your view about the desireability of an edo or igbo man to rule lagos in the year 2023, your views should factor the fact that Lagos was originally Edo which means Edo people owned lagos while igbos as a group are the largest investors , landlords and unltimtely IGR contributors in lagos .

please discuss intelligently

Blue3k:
The only reasonable argument made was the the certain good being restricted. Even that isn't written on the NPA website so that will need to be facted checked. The depths are relatively the same. Apapa is as shallow as the other ports in East. Eastern ports are functional if you look at the big picture.

●The Author left out facts like Lagos port export about 10% of all good out of country.

●The security concerns are pirates I'm always talking about. The last two incidents this year happened in ND waters. It's also why I say Nigeria needs to build up it's navy.

Shuku0kukobambi:


Dont mind them o. They hail the ND militants in their brigandage then wonder why shipping vessels charge more to come to the SS ports or ignore the place all together

Blue3k:


I honestly don't I debunked this meme months ago. I should update links on that thread and post better screen capture pictures. What I find interesting is people claiming the NPA bans certain things from port. I'll need to email them for answers. Maybe I'll get response in week or two.

Blue3k:
The only reasonable argument made was the the certain good being restricted. Even that isn't written on the NPA website so that will need to be fact checked. The depths are relatively the same. Apapa is as shallow as the other ports in East. Eastern ports are functional if you look at the big picture.

●The Author left out facts like Lagos ports export about 10% of all goods. The other 90% is the east naturally.

●The security concerns are pirates I'm always talking about. The last two incidents this year happened in ND waters. It's also why I say Nigeria needs to build up it's navy.

Ihatepork:


Yes, we agree the country must be restructured. But would you also admit the statement about ports in other parts of the country not being functional is false?

Shuku0kukobambi:


Yeah i saw and participated on that thread. Don't mind the eternal crybabies.

They brag today, cry tomorrow then make threats and issue ultimatums the next. It's just their normal hormonal cycle i guess

bakynes:

I have said it many times when this issue of the FG is trying to undermine the Eastern ports for Lagos ports.

The Sea leading to the Eastern ports connects with the Gulf of Guinea and it is ridden by Pirates. Countries that buy our Oil have adequate security to guard their vessel through that waters but non-oil goods don't have such security.

kettykin:
One of the greatest hindrances to efficiency at the seaports in Lagos is congestion. This is due to the incessant traffic gridlocks and bad state of the access roads to the port, thereby, making it impossible for importers to take delivery of their consignments as and when due.
The worrisome aspect of this ‘congestion’ is that apart from Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports that handle over 85 percent of cargo imported into the country, Nigeria has seaports in Calabar, Warri, Onne and Rivers that remain under utilised. Four of these seaports put together do not measure up to one of the seaports in Lagos in terms of volume.
Ironically, the majority of shippers (importers and exporters) that use Lagos ports are located in the South East, South-South and Northern parts of country. As a result, these importers pay double in cost to move their cargo from Lagos by road to their warehouses located in their states
Here, bulk of the Lagos ports importers are constrained against their wish to import through Lagos ports since container laden vessels do not frequent the Eastern ports owing to barriers such as lack of political will to open-up these ports, shallow draft of water channels leading to the ports and security concern deterring shipping liners from patronising the ports



Considering the fact that cargo must get to the final destination at the right time, in good condition and at the most economic cost, South East, South-South and Northern importers, therefore, must use Lagos.
For instance, in terms of cost, shipping companies charge as much as N800,000 as deposit per container where the consignee’s address is outside Lagos against N150,000 if the destination of consignment is Lagos
Also, importation of some products e.g. pharmaceutical products are restricted to Lagos ports of Apapa and Tin-Can Island only, hence, the above mentioned regions with their very huge pharmaceutical markets are forced through government policy and directive to import their goods through the Lagos ports, thus leaving other ports of the regions unviable. Lagos ports are also the only legitimate ports for the export of non-oil products
Therefore, to address the problem of congestion currently rocking Lagos ports, government must start finding ways to review some import and export guidelines militating against the viability of Eastern ports. The government should also muster the political will to make the ports outside Lagos viable by addressing the infrastructural challenge facing them.

http://www.businessdayonline.com/opening-eastern-ports-decongest-lagos-port/

EternalTruths:

Thank God a reputable media outlet has spoken the truth we have shouting on Nairaland. Very soon, one illiterate whose moniker starts with B and ends with K will come here and start quoting lies from the pit of hell.

kettykin:

“Why you are having more traffic in Lagos ports is because most of the cargoes are consumed around Lagos area, while the other places don’t have many industries. Many of the ships that are coming to Lagos are based on the request by the importers, who are businessmen around Lagos.

“If you want your cargoes shipped to the East, you might not see a ship going to the East, besides, the freight to the East is too expensive and it is not as requested as Lagos, because Lagos has a concentration of market,” he said.

Blue3k:
The only reasonable argument made was the the certain good being restricted. Even that isn't written on the NPA website so that will need to be fact checked. The depths are relatively the same. Apapa is as shallow as the other ports in East. Eastern ports are functional if you look at the big picture.

●The Author left out facts like Lagos ports export about 10% of all goods. The other 90% is the east naturally.

●The security concerns are pirates I'm always talking about. The last two incidents this year happened in ND waters. It's also why I say Nigeria needs to build up it's navy.

Amberon11:
Dem fence your brain?

Are you always this stupiid or is it only on Friday's?

When and where did anyone mention that the eastern ports were/are not functional?

So to you "fully functional " and "functional" mean the same thing? The op also adressed the issue of those ports being too shallow (which is a drawback since this means large vessels are unable to berth there). Among other issues raised were high cost of clearances and also embargo on non-oil related shipments (dont know how true this is but they will surely frustrate you if you eventually send non-oil related shipments) but your shallow SE/SS hating ass will not just receive sense.

EternalTruths:




Thank God a reputable media outlet has spoken the truth we have being shouting on Nairaland.


Very soon, one illiterate whose moniker starts with B and ends with K will come here and start quoting lies from the pit of hell.

EternalTruths:




You expect us to believe Federal Government lying Data. Keep dreaming. Just pray that Cameroon don't open a port at Southern Cameroon and connect it to Cross River through a road/bridge/rail networks.

okway2:


We know that any data that doesn’t support the ibotic view is classified as lies.

Emancipate your mind from mental slavery.