SIFAX Shipping Company Limited has expanded its global footprint with multiple partnerships yielding the launch of direct Less-than-Container Load (LCL) export services to the United Kingdom.
This development, achieved through a strategic partnership with Netcargo UK Limited, a subsidiary of Net Cargo Group, is set to redefine outbound shipping from Nigeria.
The new service offers a major breakthrough for businesses that have long grappled with the complexities of cross-border logistics, delays, and costly transshipment processes. According to Mr. Adekunle Owobamirin, General Manager, Groupage and Export Services, SIFAX Shipping, this alliance provides an opportunity for Nigerian exporters, especially SMEs, to ship goods directly to the UK without having to consolidate through transshipment points.
This direct service is expected to result in faster turnaround times, lower costs, reduced risks, and more predictable delivery schedules. Owobamirin noted that this new service would empower local businesses to compete more confidently on the international stage.
In addition to its UK breakthrough, SIFAX Shipping has also sealed a robust import partnership with WSC Logistics and Shotto Logistics Limited. This agreement makes it possible for shipments originating from various parts of the world, including India and China, to be routed efficiently through SIFAX’s bonded terminals and warehouses in Nigeria.
The partnership is expected to create more employment opportunities and boost revenue streams for local stakeholders. With the first trial shipments launched in June and full operations ramping up through July, SIFAX Shipping is poised to further solidify its position as a leading Nigerian logistics and maritime services provider [1].