One of the subsidiaries of Sifax Group, Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited (PCHS) has contracted Micura Services Limited to handle its stevedoring services at its terminal in Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos.
A statement by the conglomerate said the agreement is part of its broader restructuring effort to enhance efficiency in its port operations and improve customers’ experience.
The statement which was made available to Maritime Bits quoted PCHS Managing Director, Mr. John Jenkins saying that the restructuring will enable the company to focus on its core business of port management while the stevedore company will handle the efficient, safe loading and unloading of cargo and other related activities.
His words: “Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited has continued to set standards in port operations in Nigeria. With over two decades of experience, we are poised to transition into a new growth phase, where we will substantially improve our operational deliverables, become the preferred seaport terminal in Nigeria, and the first choice for shipping lines, consignees, and agents.
“Achieving this lofty objective requires a professional stevedore company that has cognate experience, a record of excellence, and local knowledge of the industry. That’s why Micura Services is coming on board as a partner in meeting these expectations.”
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Micura Services Limited, Dr. Michael Ubogu in his remarks said the signing of the contract with PCHS marks a new milestone in the company’s drive to offer exceptional services to discerning clients in the industry.
“At Micura Services, we are grateful for the opportunity provided by Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited to partner with it to showcase professional stevedore services built on competence and experience. We are renowned for our well-trained and well-motivated staff who are not only passionate but also skilled in handling all types of cargo. We promise to deliver tailor-made solutions that fit the requirements of our new partner,” he said.
The President General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi lauded the restructuring and appointment of Micura Services Limited.
Abi who was represented at the occasion by MWUN Vice President General, Comrade Ibrahim Ohize Tajudeen particularly commended PCHS for its transparent management of the dock workers’ issues during the transition.
According to the statement which was signed by the Group Head, Corporate Communications, Sifax Group, Mr. Olumuyiwa Akande, the contract between PCHS and the stevedoring firm takes effect from August 1, 2025.
