The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has expressed optimism that the collaboration between SIFAX Shipping and ECU Worldwide would boost the nation’s export capacity and earnings.

Director, State Offices Coordinating Department, NEPC, Arnold Jackson, who disclosed this at the International Business Conference & Expo, hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that the availability of less-than-container-load (LCL) services would make Nigerian products more competitive in the global market, thereby increasing the country’s export volume and foreign exchange earnings.

He assured SIFAX Shipping and ECU Worldwide that NEPC would promote the service to exporters. It would be recalled that the first LCL vessel departed the shores of Lagos for Antwerp, Belgium, on Saturday, August 2024.

Commenting on the landmark event, Head of Groupage at SIFAX Shipping, Adekunle Owobamirin noted that the partnership was a product of the group’s commitment to providing business solutions capable of positively impacting the nation’s economy. He added that the LCL export service will also support small-scale business owners and help them in reducing costs.

“The first vessel has sailed successfully, and we are looking at supporting Nigerian small and medium-scale businesses to export their products to major markets around the world.”