The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deployed an automated system for the clearance of overtime cargoes.
the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, explained that the automation would eliminate delays associated with manual processes while enhancing efficiency and transparency in port operations.
Adeniyi emphasized that the digitalization of overtime cargo clearance is not primarily aimed at generating revenue, but at establishing a more efficient system for handling such consignments while freeing up space within the ports.
He says that overtime cargoes not only contribute to port congestion but also occupy valuable space meant for new shipments, creating a ripple effect of delays across the logistics and clearance chain.