Shippers’ Council boss commends CMA CGM for embracing digitilisation

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Emmanuel Jime, has commended CMA CGM Nigeria Shipping Limited for embracing digitization in its operations.

Jime, who gave the commendation when he led the Council’s management on a courtesy visit to the shipping line in Lagos on Friday noted that the Council was delighted with equipment currently in use by CMA CGM at their facility.

Meanwhile, Jime has put forward a proposal that a desk officer in shipping companies be appointed to aid smooth interface with Shippers’ Council.

He stated that the desk officers would share with NSC challenges facing them in their operations, adding that NSC as Port Economic Regulator wants seamless operations for service providers and their customers.

The Council’s helmsman also clarified that the NSC is promoting Vehicle Transit Areas (VTAs) and Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) to aid the development of transport infrastructure in the country.

In his response, the Managing Director of CMA CGM, Lionel Odeyer expressed appreciation for the visit by NSC’s Management.

He attributed deplorable access roads to the ports, congestion and delay experienced in returning empties as challenges facing the business in Nigeria.

Odeyer sought the support and partnership of NSC for sensitization of shippers.

He said the development of Lekki Deep Seaport would aid the shipping trade in Nigeria, describing the port as a game- changer.