SIFAX now shipping agent of AES in Nigeria and Ghana
Following the recent flag-off of RoRo operations in Ports and Cargo Handling Service Limited (PCHSL), an operation executed in partnership with a leading auto giant, Auto Export Shipping (AES), the SIFAX Shipping has been appointed the new shipping agent of AES in Nigeria and Ghana.
AES is a non-vessel operating common carrier, which handles export of vehicles including automobiles, trucks and mobile industrial equipment via roll-on roll-off vessel services from ports in United State to various West African ports.
In statement sent o BusinessDay over the weekend, Pete Bottino, president of AES said the new appointment, which takes effect from September 1, 2016, is a testament of SIFAX Shipping’s track record of excellent service and ingenious business acumen that made it possible for it to work for some big clients in the industry.
“SIFAX Shipping Company Limited will serve as our releasing agent in Nigeria and Ghana for all our RoRo shipments to Lagos and Tema, which will be operated by Hyundai Glovis, one of the leading global shipping lines. We are convinced in the ability of SIFAX Shipping to deliver quality service and meet all expectations,” he stated.
Reacting to the appointment, John Jenkins, Group managing director of SIFAX Group thanked AES for the opportunity to partner with the company. He added that the Group would deliver valued service that all SIFAX Group subsidiaries are noted for.
“I have confidence that all the stakeholders in this new business– Hyundai Glovis, AES, agents and consignees would enjoy excellent service that has marked out our company as first option in all the countries that we operate,” he said.