Nigerdock
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Nigerdock is a Nigerian maritime and logistics company that operates an integrated port and free zone in Lagos, providing terminal operations, marine services, logistics, and free zone solutions.[1]
History
[edit]Established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1986,[2] Nigerdock was privatized in 2001 under the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo[3] and subsequently acquired by Jagal Group in 2003.[4] Nigerdock is a Shipyard and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor serving the energy, shipping, and logistics sectors.[5]
In 2005, Nigerdock gained Free Zone and Port status, leading to the establishment of the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone.[6] The company began direct shipping in 2017 after approvals from the Nigerian Ports Authority and Customs[6].
References
[edit]- ^ Anagor-Ewuzie, Amaka (January 18, 2023). "Nigerdock moves to align with growth plan, meet diverse operational focus". Business Day. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ Ogah, David (May 22, 2016). "Nigerdock: A dream killed in prime". The Guardian. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Cablegate: Nigerdock: Story of a Privatization". Scoop. November 27, 2001. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ Onileimo, Sesan (August 1, 2003). "Nigeria: Nigerdock Gets New Investors, Md". AllAfrica. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Nigerdock". SupplyChain. June 3, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Rahman, Rakin (May 24, 2023). "Nigerdock gets government nod for Snake Island Port". Port Technology International. Retrieved December 5, 2023.