The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has formally written to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and other shipping agencies operating in Nigeria, directing them to suspend the implementation of their newly introduced shipping tariff.
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 agencies to comply with its earlier directive halting the tariff increase.
The letter, signed by the Director of the Regulatory Services Department, Mrs. Margaret Ogbonnah, on behalf of the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Pius Akutah, was addressed to the Managing Director of MSC and other shipping agencies.
According to the Council, shipping lines are expected to maintain the existing tariff regime until a stakeholders’ meeting is convened to deliberate on the proposed charges and their implications for port users.
“The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has formally requested your organisation to comply with the current tariff suspension until it convenes a stakeholders’ meeting to deliberate on the matter. Please accept the assurances of the Executive Secretary/CEO’s esteemed regards,” the letter stated.