DEADLINE: 24TH MAY, 2021
NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY AND NIGERIAN EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 4152
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF EXPORT PROCESSING TERMINALS TO SERVICE LAGOS PORT COMPLEX AND TIN CAN ISLAND PORT COMPLEX
A. INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) hereby invites reputable and competent entities
interested in establishing Export Processing Terminals in Lagos and Ogun State. The Export Processing Terminals will be one stop shops where all inspection consolidation and stuffing of all export cargo shall be conducted in readiness for accessing the ports through the Eto e-call up platform for export.
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council’s proposed Domestic Export Warehouses [DEW] will be linked to the respective Export Processing Terminals for consequent access to the Port through the Eto platform
B. CRITERIA FOR CERTIFICATION AS AN EXPORT PROCESSING TERMINAL
Below are the listed criteria for designation of a facility as an Export Processing Terminal.
i. Evidence of incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) shall be provided.
ii. The facility shall obtain the Nigeria Customs Service registration as a designated location for cargo inspection and shall have working spaces
for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other inspection agency as deemed necessary
iii. The facility shall have deployed appropriate IT infrastructure for linkage with the Eto e-call up platform, the E-Customs and every other such electronic deployments by other inspection agencies.
iv. The facility shall have warehouse infrastructural facilities for stuffing and consolidation of cargo.
v. The facility shall deploy adequate cargo handling equipment capable of loading/off-loading 20/40 foot containersvi. The facility shall have a land size of a minimumof 10,000 square meters capable of accommodating 100 trucks and a warehouse facility
vii. The facility shall have installed a weigh bridge
viii. The floor of the facility shall be paved with perimeter fence, an automated gate control with 24 hour electricity, water supply and adequate
security
ix. The facility shall have installed a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and adequate illumination for night operation.
x. The facility shall have a food canteen and adequate conveniences.
In addition to the above listed conditions, the company is to attach its Tux Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years
C. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENT
The expression of interest for the certification of export processing terminals should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to the ‘Managing
Director, Nigerian Ports Authority’ and clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF EXPORT PROCESSING TERMINALS TO SERVICE LAGOS PORT COMPLEX AND TIN-CAN ISLAND PORT
COMPLEX specifying PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 4152.
All submissions must reach the Authority on or before Monday 24th May, 2021.
Signed: Management
