Apapa Customs Unveil Electronic Cargo Tracking System to Boost Security!

Apapa Customs Unveil Electronic Cargo Tracking System to Boost Security!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has introduced an Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) designed to improve national security, streamline trade, and enhance revenue generation at Nigeria’s busiest port.

What We Know:

• The ECTS will monitor cargo movement in real time from port to final destination.
• The system is expected to reduce smuggling, diversion, and cargo theft.
• It aligns with customs’ broader digital transformation agenda.

Quote:

“This innovation marks a major leap in securing Nigeria’s supply chain and improving trade efficiency.”
— Comptroller Babajide Jaiyeoba, Apapa Area Command

Why It Matters:

• Strengthens customs enforcement capacity against illegal trade.
• Reduces clearing time, benefiting importers and exporters.
• Encourages transparency and accountability in cargo handling.

What to Watch:

• Rollout across other commands and borders.
• Feedback from logistics companies and terminal operators.
• Impact on port congestion and customs revenue.

Sources:

1. Nigeria Customs Service – Apapa Command Briefing
2. Ministry of Finance Trade Efficiency Report
3. Nigerian Ports Authority Operations Bulletin – Nov. 2025

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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