3 Common Cargo Clearing Problems Nigerians Encounter at the Port

Cargo clearance in Nigerian ports can be a cause of heartache at times. What is the most significant problem with cargo clearance at Nigerian ports? Or, more specifically, what are the typical causes of cargo clearance issues in Nigerian ports? This article will discuss some of the sources of error in cargo clearance from Nigerian ports.?

A subsequent post will teach you how to prevent the avoidable obstacles that impede smooth freight passage.

CARGO CLEARING NIGERIA PORTS: DOCUMENTATION

Improper documentation could present an untold headache in the cargo clearance chain. The commonest documentation issues are:

• Cargo shipping without a Form M. Normally, shipping should take place when Form M is received and the Form M number is included in the shipping paperwork. I'm afraid there will be complications if freight is shipped before Form M.
• Failure to declare all items with accurate descriptions.
• Importers' refusal to cooperate with regulatory government agencies. Some knowledgeable people try to cut corners by not acquiring the necessary permits and documentation from the appropriate agencies, and they may be fired as a result. So, do the proper thing at the proper time. First and foremost, determine which agencies are responsible for regulating the item.
• Bill of lading with insufficient information The bill of lading used in one country may not be suitable for use in another using the same information. In Nigeria, for example, the bill of lading must include the Form M number. The bill of lading must also include the shipped-on-board date. Other information required on the bill of lading includes the container number and size, as well as the net or gross weight of the products.

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CARGO CLEARING NIGERIA PORTS: LOGISTICS

• Inability to position containers for a physical examination on time due to a lack of essential logistics.
• Failure to timely transfer goods to the bonded terminal. This applies to commodities marked for delivery to a bonded warehouse. Delays in moving containers to inland terminals have an impact on the costs incurred by the shipping firm and terminal handling.
• There was no container detected. Occasionally, the container for examination may not be found. This has resulted in examination delays and, as a result, increased demurrage charges.
• Truck breakdown during inland container transportation.
• System failure, resulting in shipping lines failing to release containers on schedule.

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CARGO CLEARING NIGERIA PORTS: GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Sometimes challenges to effective clearance come from govt agencies. The following problems are those that agencies bring up most frequently:

Interference from various government entities causes delays in the withdrawal of items from ports. This occurs when numerous agencies express unfounded concerns about an already investigated container. Cross-examinations that take time are the result of these actions.

Obtaining permission from Customs units to relocate the outer terminal.

Other causes of delay include shipping firms' inability to issue shipping company local charges on time. Furthermore, transporting a cleared container from the port to the target warehouse could be difficult. The issues vary from improper vehicle use to vehicle documentation, safety, and roadways.

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Conclusion:

This article has itemized most of the problems encountered during cargo clearing in Nigeria Ports and delivery to the destination. In our next article, we will talk more about mitigation strategies for these problems. However, suffice it to say that the cargo clearance agent is a specialist who has mastery of how to deal with most of these issues as they arise. Fembol Group is a logistics expert that is altered to suit your case. Give us a call or text on +2348037724610

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