By seaflyponews 
Alleged arbitrary shipping costs: NAGAFF backs CWC’s petition against MSC, calls for urgent legislative intervention
By Babatunde Aremu
The National Association of Government approved freight forwarders ( NAGAFF) has thrown it’s weight behind the allegations of alleged shipping operations inefficiency levied against Mediterranean shipping Company by the citizens whistle blowers coalition ( CWC) before the House of representatives Public hearing.
This is contained In a position paper issue and signed by secretary General of NAGAFF , Godfrey Emeka Nwosu and made available to Seaflypo News on Thursday.
According to the Association, MSC Arbitrary shipping charges, illegal detention, extortion, unfair practices and Tax evasion has lead to inflation of goods in the Nigerian market.
NAGAFF also identified delay of shipment as a significant bottleneck and source of economic loss to importers.
” Cargo often remains on vessels at Anchorage or within the Port for extended periods, far exceeding reasonable turnaround times. This results in demurrage charges even before the cargo can be offloaded, imposing an unfair burden on importers”
NAGAFF further alleged that MSC arbitrarily roll over shipments to subsequent vessels without adequate notice or justification .
These delays according to the Association often lead to spoilage and impacts negatively on the efforts of importers of perishable goods.
The Association call for urgent legislative intervention to ensure trade facilitation and ease of doing business .