Operations are set to resume at the cargo terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after freight forwarders suspended their eight-day strike over tariff increases.
The action was called off after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria reduced the disputed cargo charge from N20 per kilogram to N15 per kilogram. The agreement was reached during a stakeholders meeting at the airport involving FAAN officials and cargo agent representatives.
Frank Ogunojemite, President of the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics, confirmed that clearing activities would recommence following the resolution.
He noted that discussions would continue with ground handling firms, including Skyway Aviation Handling Company and Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, over rental charges as several consignments may have incurred demurrage during the shutdown.
A statement issued by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection said the revised rate reflects a compromise between the earlier proposal and the previous N7 per kilogram charge.
The authority described the outcome as the result of a dialogue aimed at balancing business sustainability with airport infrastructure development.
The News Chronicle noted that the temporary shutdown had begun to slow cargo movement and raised concerns among importers about supply chain delays, especially for time-sensitive goods.
Industry players had initially rejected the tariff review, calling it unfriendly to business, before both sides returned to the negotiation table.
