John Phillips' Sahara by-pass
Page 6
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
for 12 drivers. It is fitted with refrigeration connecting points. Mr Phillips told CM this week : "The journey time will be approximately 12 days. We will not encounter any discharging delays as we are to have priority at the ro-ro jetty at Lagos."
Arrangements for the service were concluded in London on December 21, with Mr -A. Tukur, the ports manager of the Nigerian Ports Authorities. A special ro-ro jetty has been constructed at Victoria Island, Lagos, and Blue Water Marine Services Ltd, of Apapa, is the port agent.
Mr A. Spraggons, of Anglo Balkan Carriers, is to manage the Nigerian end of the operation from an office in Lagos. The United Kingdom operations manager is Mr Cliff Meredith, who will be located at ABC's Felixstowe headquarters.
Bookings for the first trip close next Friday and traffic has to be loaded, documented and alongside the ferry seven days before departure time. Mt Phillips said that rates will be quoted on application and that they will include collection of trailers free from within 15C miles of Felixstowe. Onward traction will be arranged by Warco from Lagos if required The goods will be cleared in Nigeria at the inland CUSOITI2 clearance depot at Kin i Kini airstrip. The Nigerian authorities allow 48 hours for clearance before demurrage charges are imposed. Tractors and trailers entering Nigeria mus1 be TIR sealed and have valic carnets de passage. Warco car be contacted at Felixstowe 70436; telex number 98309.