By Oluyinka Onigbinde
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has formally written Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), directing the shipping firm to suspend the implementation of its newly introduced shipping tariff, as tensions continue to rise within Nigeria’s maritime sector over the proposed charges.
In a letter dated March 23, 2026, titled “Re: Suspension of Tariff Approval” with reference number MSC/RSD/M4/044/VOL/124, the Council instructed the shipping giant to comply with the earlier directive halting the tariff increase.
The letter, signed by the Director of the Regulatory Services Department, Margaret Ogbonnah, on behalf of the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Pius Akutah, was addressed to the Managing Director of MSC.
According to the Council, the shipping line must maintain the current tariff regime until a stakeholders’ meeting is convened to deliberate on the proposed charges and their implications for port users.
“The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has formally requested your organization to abide with current tariff suspension until NSC organizes a stakeholders meeting soonest. Please accept the assurances of the Executive Secretary/CEO esteemed regards,” the letter stated.
