NPA approves 10% discount on habour dues for vessels calling at Eastern ports

As part of efforts to increase patronage at the Eastern ports, the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved a 10 per cent discount on harbour dues in all concession terminals at the Eastern Ports.

A statement by the NPA’s General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Jatto A Adams, said ports that will be affected by this initiative are Calabar, Rivers and Delta.

The NPA however wishes to clarify that this discount will only apply to harbour dues payable by the following types of vessels/cargoes:

1. Container vessels with at least 250 TEUs
2. General Cargo vessels with at least 16,000 MT
3. Combo Vessels with at least 16,000 MT
4. RORO Vessels with at least 250 units of Vehicles

These discounts shall not apply to:

1. Vessels coming INBALLAST
2. Vessels calling at private jetties.
3. Vessels calling carrying Liquid bulk.

The application of these discounts will take immediate effect.