Kaduna Dry Port records over 500 container clearances in three months – NSC 

The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has announced that the Kaduna dry port processed and cleared over 500 containers of goods within the last three months.

Buba Danjuma, Director of the Kaduna Port Office, confirmed this on Saturday while addressing journalists after a maritime industry sensitisation at the ongoing 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

“The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) says the Kaduna dry port has received and cleared over 500 containers of goods within the last three months,” the NAN report read in part.

Danjuma highlighted that the Kaduna dry port serves as a crucial hub for trade, officially recognised as both a port of origin and destination for cargo.

This status, he noted, enables the port to facilitate exports and imports from Kaduna to destinations worldwide, enhancing trade access and contributing to regional economic growth.

He also emphasised the Federal Government’s commitment to improving railway operations, which would significantly boost dry port activities and increase cargo capacity.

During the sensitisation session at the trade fair, Danjuma explained that the NSC is dedicated to promoting the maritime industry and ensuring a conducive business environment for all stakeholders.

Danjuma further revealed that the NSC has established Border Information Centres at strategic locations, including Idi Roko, Jibia, and Illela. These centres provide essential information and support to shippers, helping them navigate international trade complexities.

Naijaonpoint recently reported that Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), affirmed plans to maximize freight operations from Apapa Port in Lagos to the Kaduna Inland Dry Port by the second quarter of 2025.

He noted that while logistical operations are in place, certain non-logistical issues need to be addressed to ensure the seamless movement of goods via both narrow and standard gauge rail lines.

Despite these challenges, he expressed confidence that the necessary adjustments would be made to meet the target.

This initiative aims to enhance freight transport, facilitate trade, and drive economic growth across the country.