The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has suspended issuance of tickets for cargoes bound for the AP Moller Terminal in Apapa over protest by the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN).
Maritime workers on Thursday shut APM terminal in protest against non-compliance of International Oil Companies to the Stevedoring regulations issued by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
The placard-carrying workers disrupted operations at the terminal, shutting entry and exit gates.
As a result, the NPA tweeted that it has suspended activities at the terminal.
“Following a dispute with the management of AP Moller Terminals at the Lagos Ports Complex, Apapa, members of the Maritime Workers Union have today, April 15, disrupted operations at the terminal.
“While the NPA is working toward resolving the dispute between the two parties, APMT will not be able to receive or exit cargoes for the next 24 hours.
“The authority hereby urges stakeholders to please take note, as ETO tickets will not be issued to APMT bound cargoes,” it tweeted.