The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), said, at the weekend that it plans to link the Export Processing Terminals (EPTs), with the Domestic Export Warehouse (DEW) to create pathways for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and facilitate Port-Hinterland connectivity to boost domestic economy.
This was disclosed by the Managing Director of NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, at the 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair, titled, ‘Connecting Businesses, Creating Value, in Lagos.
According to Dantsoho, the EPTs are to be linked with Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) in partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and relevant partners.
He said the NPA is aggressively pursuing full automation of the nation’s processes and procedures through the Ports Community System (PCS) which lays the groundwork for the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW).
“As some us are aware in our bid to contribute to the strengthening of the domestic economy through the promotion of balance of trade we have established the Export Process Terminal (EPTs) to simplify the hitherto burdensome process of exporting Nigerian goods.”
