Intels gets Shippers Council’s commendation award

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has commended Intels Nigeria Limited for its huge investment and commitment to port development in Nigeria. The commendation was made in Lagos penultimate Monday during the Stakeholders Appreciation Night hosted by the NSC.

Speaking during the award, Hassan Bello, chief executive officer of NSC said Intels deserved the recognition because of its defining role in the provision of integrated logistics services in the Nigerian maritime including oil and gas industry.

While receiving the commendation award on behalf of Intels, Patrick Bird, chief commercial officer, said Intels operations aimed to continuously promote the development of the Nigerian economy through the oil and gas industry by offering tailor-made logistics solutions to its clients.

Bird added that Intels is an experienced logistics services provider whose commitment to the country is for the long-term. “Our customers demand best in class services to support their oil and gas operations. We have continued to invest in people and equipment to guarantee our customers’ efficiency, reliability and safety.”

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, said at the event that government will create conducive environment for to enable the businesses of investors in the port to thrive.

“The Federal Government will support and encourage the private sector to lead the transport sector. However, the private sector on their part should engage government through its agencies and bring to the notice of the government their complaints if any, as well new ideas towards developing the sector,” he said.

Established in 1982, Intels Nigeria Limited provides agency services, cargo services, port management and support services to its clients and also manages its clients’ operations; including pipe racks, stacking areas, warehousing, enclosed areas, jetties, offices, water tanks, fuel storages, generators, compressors, and other services.

Intels operates the Onne, Warri and Calabar Oil and Gas Free Zones, which are strategically located in the heart of the Niger Delta to offer the best platform for the provision of logistics solutions to the oil and gas industry.