The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that export trucks failing to adhere to a new 12-hour operational limit will face the deactivation of their associated electronic call-up accounts, starting from June 19, 2024.
This is in a bid to enhance efficiency and reduce congestion at the nation’s ports.
An official statement by the management of Trucks Transit Parks (TTP), noted that NPA’s new directive mandates that all export trucks must complete their port activities within a 12-hour window, starting from the moment they enter the terminal until they exit. It noted that this policy aims to reduce congestion and enhance efficiency at the nation’s ports.
The TTP’s management emphasized that strict enforcement measures would be in place for trucks found in violation of the 12-hour limit. Sanctions include the deactivation of associated Eto accounts, effectively barring non-compliant trucks from further port access.
The notice also informed that exceptions to this rule will be made only for delays caused by terminal inefficiencies, as the NPA seeks to balance strict enforcement with fairness.
“We wish to inform you of a new directive issued by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) regarding the operations of export trucks accessing the Port. Effective Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, all export trucks must adhere to a 12-hour window for ingressing and exiting the Port.
“Trucks that do not comply and their associated Eto accounts will be deactivated as a penalty for this infraction.
“This new policy aims to improve the Port environment and curb stalling on the port access roads, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency” it stated.
