SIFAX Shipping Company Limited has sealed a partnership deal with ECU Worldwide to facilitate the transportation of Less-than-Container Load (LCL) exports from Nigeria to international markets.
LCL is optimal when the entire container is not filled by the exporter, allowing the transportation of small cargo volumes without paying for the whole container.
The partnership will help business owners and exporters whose consignments are less than container load to access international markets, unlike when shipping companies wait for Full-Container Load (FCL) before departing.
The Managing Director of SIFAX Logistics Company Limited, Paul Linden, said this service was offered in response to inquiries from various customers who wish to export their products but do not have the required large volume.
He mentioned that many small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and business owners are eager to access international markets but are hindered by their lack of large volume.
According to him, this service is designed particularly to address this concern, adding that it will boost Nigeria’s exports and be a game-changer for small and medium-scale businesses.
“We have put all facilities in place to ensure the business runs smoothly in partnership with ECU Worldwide,” he stated. The Assistant General Manager of SIFAX Shipping, Adekunle Owobamirin, noted that all arrangements have been perfected to make the service a success.
“Our partners from ECU have inspected our warehouse, and we have already assigned dedicated staff who will work on this service. ECU Worldwide and SIFAX Shipping is the first consolidator partnership to offer dedicated LCL export services from Nigeria to the world. Our partners have established 2,400 direct trade lines with a presence in over 180 countries. This will allow all our customers to export their goods anywhere in the world,” he stated.
