INTRODUCTION.
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council Port Economic Regulation 2015 Part ||, Section 4(1) mandates the Council to register all Regulated Service Providers and Users operating at the Nigerian ports.
Thus, the Council has put in place an online registration portal that enables online platform or payment of fees and seamless upload of relevant documents. The Portal automates the submission and processing of applications for registration with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the issuance of Registration Certificate in real time.
The Regulated Ports Service
Providers and Users include but not limited to the following:
– Government Agencies.
– Cargo Consolidators/De-consolidators.
– Barge Operators.
– Chandlers.
– Freight Forwarders.
– Clearing Agents.
– Handlers/Truckers.
– Logistics Service Providers.
– Stevedoring/Warehousing.
– Seaport Terminal Operators.
– Off – dock Terminal Operators.
– ICD Operators.
– Shipping Agencies (Non – vessel Operators).
– Shipping Companies/Lines.
– Importers and Exporters.
FEE STRUCTURE.
Once the application is submitted appropriate fees paid, and provided the applicant satisfies all registration requirements, the Registrar shall accept the application processes and issues a Certificate of Registration within 7 (Seven) working days.
Registration fees for each category are as follows:
1.Terminal Operators – N300,000.
2. Shipping Line/Company – N300,000.
3. Shipping Agent – N150,000.
4. Off Dock Terminal – N100,000.
5. Chandeliers – N100,000.
6. ICD Operators – N100,000.
7. Corporate Shippers – N60,000.
8. Individual Shippers – N20,000.
9. Shippers Association – N100,000.
10. Stevedoring Companies – N100,000.
11. Jetty Operators – N100,000.
12. Barge Operators – N50,000.
13. Freight Forwarders – N30,000.
14. Clearing Agency – N30,000.
15. Logistic Service Providers – N30,000.
16. Haulage Services – N30,000.
17. Consolidators – N30,000.
18. Other Service Providers – N30,000.
ANNUAL RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION:
(Same as above)
NOTE:
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council ( NSC) reserves the right to review the above fees from time to time.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Enter portal URLhttps://registration.shipperscouncil.gov.ng in web browser to access the Registration Portal.
i. CLICK REGISTER button on the Registration Portal landing page to create account.
ii. Fill account registration form and CLICK REGISTER to create user account.
iii. User receives an activation link at registered email address and instruction to complete account creation.
To login:
I. CLICK LOGIN button on the Registration Portal landing page for applicants with user account.
II. Enter registered email address and password and click Login button to access dashboard.
To be Continued. Contact www.roamrepporters.com.ng