MARAN to address ICTN controversies

The Maritime Association of Nigeria (MARAN), will, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, organise a roundtable to examine all pertinent issues and controversies that have docked the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) and proffer lasting solutions.

MARAN President Mr. Godfrey Bivbere disclosed that time is now to put the controversies to rest once and for all.

The roundtable will bring together relevant players in the industry under one roof at the MARAN International Press Center in Apapa on this date.

Some of the key stakeholders expected at the event include Dr. Eugene Nweke of the Sea Empowerment and Research Center, SEREC, Dr. Segun Musa, Managing Director, Widescope Group will be on hand to deliver insightful address.

Other critical stakeholder expected at the event include Dr. Alban Igwe of the Importers Association of Nigeria and a representative from the Shippers’ Association Lagos State (SALS).

Two critical government agencies, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC who warehouses the ICTN, shall be delivering a paper on “Prospect And Challenges Of Proposed ICTN: NSC’s Perspective” while the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, the former custodian of the project, shall also be speaking on “Prospect And Challenges Of Proposed ICTN, NPA’s Perspective.”

Mr. Godfrey Bivbere, MARAN President, said “Since the news of the planned reintroduction of the ICTN filtered out, there have been widespread controversies from both the protagonists and antagonists of the concept, with each divide justifying its position.

“It has been a subject that has polarized the maritime industry and as the leading maritime beat association in Nigeria and in furtherance of our advocacy role, MARAN has decided to bring all the contending players under one roof to settle this issue once and for all in order to move forward and develop our sector which is very critical to the nation’s economy.”