As FG Begins Cargo Evacuation by Rail - THISDAYLIVE via thisdaylive
Eromosele Abiodun writes that Nigerians will soon begin to reap the benefits as the federal government will next month begin to evacuate cargoes by rail to the hinterland
The IAPH was formed in 1955 and over the last 60 years it has grown into a global alliance representing 180 Members Ports and 140 Port related businesses in 90 countries. The IAPH was established to promote interest of ports worldwide, build strong member relationship and share international best practices.
The communiqué read: “Connectivity for economic growth, expansion and integration should be viewed from the perspective of domestic, sub-regional, continental and international trade domain; There is need to develop sustainable multi-modal transport linkages with emphasis on rail, inland waterways and pipeline infrastructure.
Barring any last minute change, the evacuation of cargoes by rail from Apapa seaport in Lagos to the Kaduna Inland Container Dry port will commence in April, 16 months after it was inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari. He disclosed that Nigerian ports have become efficient and effective with 80 per cent of cargoes coming to West and Central Africa from around the world destined for Nigeria seaports.
According to him, there are lots of benefits inherent in the policy which includes easy payment at the ports.Buhari had said he directed that all nation’s seaports be connected by rail for improved evacuation of cargoes to the hinterland. Buhari, who disclosed that factor deciding the competitiveness of ports is the efficiency with which cargoes are evacuated to and from the ports, said connectivity is an area in which port operations in Africa needs a lot of intervention.
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