FAAN, cargo agents agree on N15/kg port charge at MMIA Lagos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reached an agreement with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on the review of cargo port charges.

The agreement was reached during a stakeholders meeting held on Monday, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room. The meeting was chaired by Lekan Thomas, the director of cargo development and services.

In a statement issued on FAAN’s official X handle and signed by Henry Agbebire, the director of public affairs and consumer protection, the authority disclosed that after extensive and constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of N15.00 per kilogram.

The new rate represents a compromise between FAAN’s earlier proposed charge of N20.00 per kilogram and the existing rate of N7.00 per kilogram, which had been in place prior to the review.

According to FAAN, the resolution underscores the spirit of dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility between the authority and industry stakeholders in addressing operational and cost-related concerns within the aviation cargo ecosystem.

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FAAN noted that the agreed charge is expected to enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA while ensuring the availability of funds needed for the sustainable development and maintenance of airport and cargo infrastructure.

The authority reaffirmed its commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, adherence to its SEDI principles, Safety, Efficiency, Development, and Innovation and the ongoing modernization of cargo terminal facilities across the country.

“After constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of N15.00 per kilogram, representing a compromise from the earlier proposed 20.00/kg and an upward review of the existing 7.00/kg. The outcome reflects the spirit of dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility.

“FAAN believes the resolution will enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA while supporting sustainable airport and cargo infrastructure development. The Authority reaffirms its commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, the SEDI (Safety, Efficiency, Development and Innovation) principles, and the ongoing modernization of cargo terminal facilities,” the statement read.

FAAN also expressed appreciation to the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents for their cooperation and constructive engagement, stating that it looks forward to sustained collaboration aimed at strengthening and advancing Nigeria’s air cargo sector.