SIFAX Shipping Company Limited, a subsidiary of the SIFAX Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with ECU Worldwide, the leading global player in the Less-than-Container Load (LCL) market, to bolster export activities from Nigeria.
Less-than-Container Load (LCL) is a crucial segment of containerized transportation services, alongside Full-Container Load (FCL). LCL is particularly advantageous for shipments that do not require an entire container, allowing for the transportation of smaller cargo volumes without incurring the cost of a full container.
SIFAX in a press statement issued on Sunday stated that the partnership aims to provide business owners and exporters with consignments smaller than a full container the opportunity to access the international market.
Paul Linden, Managing Director of SIFAX Logistics Company Limited, explained that the service was introduced in response to numerous customer inquiries about exporting products without needing large volumes.
“We understand that many SMEs and business owners are eager to enter the international market but are hindered by their lack of large volume,” Linden stated. “This service is specifically designed to address this issue. It will significantly boost Nigeria’s export capabilities and be a transformative solution for our small and medium-scale enterprises.
We have ensured that all necessary facilities are in place to run this business smoothly in collaboration with ECU Worldwide.”
Adekunle Owobamirin, Assistant General Manager of SIFAX Shipping, emphasized that all preparations have been completed to ensure the service’s success. “Our partners from ECU have inspected our warehouse, and we have designated dedicated staff to manage this service.
ECU Worldwide and SIFAX Shipping have established the first consolidator partnership to offer dedicated LCL export services from Nigeria to the global market. Our partners have created 2,400 direct trade lines with a presence in over 180 countries. This extensive network will enable all our customers to export their goods anywhere in the world.”
