The Grimaldi Group, a multinational logistics firm that specialises in maritime transportation of passengers, vehicles, rolling inventory, and containers has pioneered a direct delivery service connecting Shanghai, China, to Lagos, Nigeria, eliminating the necessity for transshipments.

The innovation, a primary of its variety, was disclosed in Lagos on Monday by Monday Ascanio Russo, the Managing Director of Grimaldi Company Nigeria and PTML Terminal, who famous some great benefits of the brand new service together with unmatched pace and effectivity.

In line with him, the direct route will take simply 27 days to move cargo from Shanghai to Lagos.

“That is the quickest transit time within the business. No transshipment, no delays. Nigerian importers can now ship their items with ease and confidence, understanding their cargo will arrive straight and on time,” Russo mentioned.

The brand new service is tailor-made to accommodate all kinds of cargo, together with containers, vehicles, vans, vans, heavy gear, common cargo, and venture cargo, making certain flexibility for a variety of delivery wants, providing aggressive freight charges.

“This direct route reduces prices, eliminates dangers, and simplifies logistics for companies in Nigeria. It’s a game-changer for commerce between China and Nigeria,” Russo acknowledged.

Grimaldi guarantees premium advantages with Grimaldi’s PTML Terminal, positioned at Tin Can Island Port.

“We’re providing streamlined dealing with, precedence processing, and an unparalleled degree of service by means of our PTML Terminal, which stays the popular logistics hub in West Africa,” Russo added.

The Grimaldi Group not too long ago inaugurated the brand new month-to-month delivery service with the maiden voyage of the Nice Cotonou, a state-of-the-art G5-class ro-ro multipurpose vessel. The vessel is a part of Grimaldi’s cutting-edge fleet, which integrates superior know-how for environment friendly cargo dealing with and lowered environmental influence.

“This new service is a testomony to Grimaldi’s dedication to innovation, buyer satisfaction, and the event of the Nigerian maritime sector,” Russo acknowledged. “We’re proud to be a trusted associate for Nigerian companies and stay steadfast in our mission to supply world-class delivery options.”

Nigerian importers and exporters have lauded the event, noting that the direct delivery route is not going to solely save time but in addition scale back the general value of doing enterprise.