NPA urges ICNL to align terminals with Port Community Systems
As ICNL reaffirms partnership with NPA
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has stated that NPA is nearly 90% automation, urging Inland Container Nigeria Limited (ICNL) to align with the Eto system, Port Community Systems and National Single Window for real-time tracking, reduced bottlenecks, and transparency.
Dr. Dantsoho made the called while welcoming the ICNL Management, led by led by the Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Omotayo Dada, who paid a courtesy visit to the NPA Headquarters in Lagos.
The two managing directors deliberated on deepening operational synergy, addressing hurdles in hinterland trade connectivity and and optimising cargo evacuation from seaports to inland dry ports.
Dantsoho emphasised upgrading Inland Dry Port infrastructure to increase cargo from seaport modernisation and the need for public-private partnerships to enhance facilities, streamline logistics, and ease business.
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He announced that his management would soon embark on a nationwide tour to assess all inland dry ports’ readiness and capacity for the Port Community Systems and National Single Window.
Speaking, Mr. Omotayo Dada reaffirmed the partnership as a backbone of Nigeria’s multimodal chain linking coastal ports to northern hubs, highlighting the Kaduna Inland Dry Port’s role for northern shippers and landlocked nations like Niger and Chad.
Both sides committed to technology, intermodal rail evacuation, and stronger dry port facilities in line with the Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy’s goals for port efficiency, reduced congestion, and economic growth.
