In a bid to protect the interest of Nigerian importers and ensure that they are not subjected to arbitrary charges, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), on Monday, reiterated its directive to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to suspend the implementation of its newly introduced tariff.

In a letter to MSC dated March 23, 2026, titled “Re: Suspension of Tariff Approval” with reference number MSC/RSD/M4/044/VOL/124, the Council insisted that the shipping line must revert to its old tariff regime, pending the outcome of ongoing discussions with stakeholders.

The directive is a follow-up to an earlier order issued by the NSC, which had directed MSC and other shipping lines to suspend the implementation of their new tariffs.

The letter, signed by the Director of the Regulatory Services Department, Margaret Ogbonnah, on behalf of the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Pius Akutah, was addressed to the Managing Director of MSC.
According to the Council, the shipping line must maintain the current tariff regime until a stakeholders’ meeting is convened to deliberate on the proposed charges and their implications for port users.

“The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has formally requested your organization to abide by current tariff suspension until NSC organizes a stakeholders meeting soonest. Please accept the assurances of the Executive Secretary/CEO esteemed regards,” the letter stated.