Port operators and shipping companies struggle with inefficient port infrastructure causing cargo delays and increased logistics costs

Nigerian port operators, shipping companies, and importers/exporters face severe operational bottlenecks due to aging port infrastructure at major facilities like Onne, Rivers, Delta, and Calabar ports. These inefficiencies result in extended vessel turnaround times, demurrage charges, and unpredictable delivery schedules, directly impacting their profitability and competitiveness. Current port facilities lack modern equipment and systems, forcing businesses to absorb massive costs while waiting for government upgrades.