SIFAX Shipping Company Limited, has sealed a partnership deal with ECU Worldwide, the world’s number one LCL player, to boost export activities from Nigeria.
Less-than-Container Load (LCL) is one of two main types of
containerized transportation services. The other is Full-Container Load (FCL).
LCL is optimal when you don’t fill up an entire container. LCL allows 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 the international
market.
According to the Managing Director, SIFAX Logistics Company
Limited, Paul Linden, this service was offered in response to inquiries from
various customers who are desirous of exporting their products but do not have
the required huge volume.
He said: “We know that many SMEs and business owners are
desirous of accessing the international market, but are hampered by their lack
of large volume. This service is designed particularly to address this concern.
It will boost Nigeria’s export and be a game changer for our small and
medium-scale businesses. We have put all facilities in place to ensure the
business runs smoothly in partnership with ECU Worldwide.”
AGM, 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 would 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”.