Dearth of infrastructure outside ports killing facility upgrade by concessionaires—Russo
The managing director of PTML Terminal in Tincan Island Port, Apapa, Ascanio Russo, has made a touching revelation on the causes of endless traffic gridlocks along all port access roads in Lagos. In an interview, he “The level of infrastructure…
Cost of doing business at Nigerian ports still prohibitive—PTML boss, Russo
Contrary to the claims of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and other federal maritime agencies that ease of doing business at ports have blossomed leading to serious drop in cost of doing business, the managing director of PTML Terminal, Ascanio…
Uncompetitiveness of Nigerian ports aiding Cotonou to remain W/African hub—Russo
Barely three months after the total ban on importation cars via land borders, stakeholders in the nation’s maritime sector have assessed the situation and confirmed that the target of the ban is being technically defeated. In an interview, the Deputy…
Grimaldi boss, reveals how Customs is driving corruption in vehicles clearance at ports
The Managing Director of Grimaldi Agency Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ascanio Russo has opened up on how the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) is encouraging diversion of vehicles imports to neighbouring ports, thereby causing the economy to lose money even though a…