Power Crisis Disrupting Cargo Handling, Port Operations, Clearing Agents Lament
Freight forwarders in Nigeria are warning that the country's persistent electricity crisis is severely disrupting port operations and increasing business costs. The association is calling for tangible improvements in power infrastructure to support economic growth and industrialization.
Why it matters
Reliable power is essential for logistics and trade; its absence in Nigeria acts as a major bottleneck for the national economy and international competitiveness.
The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has expressed concern over the persistent electricity crisis in the country, warning that inadequate power supply is disrupting cargo handling and port operations while increasing the cost of doing business.
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