As part of efforts to increase patronage at the Eastern Ports, the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved a 10% discount on harbour dues in all concession terminals at the Eastern Ports.
The Authority in a statement explained that the Ports that will be affected by this initiative are Calabar, Rivers and Delta Ports, noting that the discount will only apply to harbour dues payable by the following types of vessels/cargoes including Container vessels with at least 250 TEUs, General Cargo vessels with at least 16,000 MT, Combo Vessels with at least 16,000 MT, and RORO Vessels with at least 250 units of Vehicles.
NPA further explained that these discounts shall not apply to Vessels coming INBALLAST, Vessels calling at private jetties, and Vessels calling carrying Liquid bulk.
The statement signed by General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications at NPA, Mr Jatto Adams, said the application of the discounts is with take immediate effect.