Freight forwarders have asked the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) to provide a clear roadmap for resolving outstanding issues affecting practitioners and freight forwarding.

During a recent visit by the CRFFN leadership to the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) in Apapa, Lagos, the practitioners raised concerns over the Practitioners’ Operating Fee (POF), with many members yet to receive their payments.

The freight forwarders also called for stronger regulation to curb the activities of unlicensed and unregistered operators, arguing that their activities undermine professionalism in the industry.

Speaking at the engagement session, the National President of NAGAFF, Tochukwu Ezisi, emphasised the need for CRFFN to work closely with the freight forwarders to address operational challenges.

He called for greater stakeholders’ engagement, capacity building and training, stressing that CRFFN must implement regular programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of freight forwarders.

Also, Ezisi advocated formal recognition of freight forwarders’ roles in the maritime sector, urging their inclusion in decision-making processes.
“These demands are not just for the benefit of NAGAFF members but for the overall growth and regulation of the freight forwarding sector in Nigeria,” he stated.

Responding to the concerns, the Chief Executive Officer/Registrar, CRFFN, Kingsley Igwe, acknowledged the challenges in the POF collection process but noted that there is an ongoing reform to tackle them.

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