Liberia: NPA Unveils Measures to Ease Port Congestion as Importers Protest Delays, Rising Fees
Dukuly announces direct Maersk shipping to Monrovia, extended port operations, plans to clear stranded containers and $280 million investment initiative as businesses demand urgent relief from mounting costs and prolonged shipping delays. MONROVIA — National Port Authority (NPA) Managing Director Sekou A. Dukuly has announced a series of measures to address congestion, prolonged cargo delays and rising port-related costs at the Freeport of Monrovia, following protests by Liberian businesswomen and importers demanding urgent government intervention. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Speaking at a press briefing at his office at the Freeport, Dukuly acknowledged that the port is operating below its required capacity, leaving hundreds of containers stranded and imposing additional financial burdens on…
