AFRICA

Nigerian strikes paralyse ports

15 years ago

A strike by trade unions in Nigeria has effectively paralysed the countrys port terminals, costing the domestic maritime sector an estimated $223m.

Although the protest is against the removal of a fuel subsidy – effectively doubling the price of petrol – all port terminals have been negatively impacted.

No containers have been delivered and none released from terminals.

According to a Maersk spokesperson, many vessels are currently at anchor while awaiting resolution of the strike, although others may have to be diverted should the strike continue.