FAAN said the Truck Call-Up System is central to its strategy to eliminate operational bottlenecks and improve turnaround times at Nigeria\u2019s busiest airport cargo terminal.<\/p>\n
The authority noted that early benefits should emerge within the first year of implementation, even before full rollout is achieved.<\/p>\n
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- \u201cThe Cargo Community System (CCS) and Truck Call-Up System will be fully operational at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) within 18 months of tariff implementation, with a publicly shared, clear, quarter-by-quarter milestone chart.\u201d <\/em><\/li>\n
- \u201cSpecifically, the CCS pilot should go live at Lagos Airport within 12 months, and the Truck Call-Up System should be operational in Lagos within 9 months.\u201d <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
FAAN added that operators should expect tangible improvements within 6\u201312 months, including at least a 30% reduction in average truck turnaround time, with more significant efficiency gains projected over a three-year horizon.<\/p>\n
More Insights <\/strong><\/h4>\n
FAAN also outlined how it plans to monitor delivery timelines and ensure accountability as the projects progress.<\/p>\n
According to the authority, governance and performance tracking will be built into the implementation framework from the outset.<\/p>\n
FAAN said it will set up a Cargo Tariff Oversight Committee that includes representatives of key stakeholders.<\/p>\n
The authority will issue bi-annual progress reports, tracking indicators such as cargo dwell time of 48 hours for exports and 72 hours for imports.<\/p>\n
Other benchmarks include a two-hour truck turnaround time and 99% system uptime for both the CCS and Truck Call-Up System.<\/p>\n
FAAN noted that if vendors fail to deliver agreed milestones, contractual penalties will apply, while stakeholders may request tariff freezes or rebates.<\/p>\n
Lagos will serve as the primary pilot airport, with Abuja designated as a secondary test location, before a nationwide rollout following a successful 12-month pilot validated by KPIs and stakeholder feedback.<\/p>\n
Backstory<\/strong><\/h4>\n
FAAN increased cargo port charges to N20 per kilogram on Friday, January 30<\/a>, marking the first tariff revision since 2008.<\/p>\n
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- The authority said the review was driven by rising operating costs, high inflation, currency depreciation, and the need to invest in ageing cargo infrastructure.<\/li>\n
- According to FAAN, cumulative inflation of about 287% and the naira\u2019s depreciation from about N118 to the dollar in 2008 to roughly N1,500 today significantly eroded the value of the old N7 tariff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
FAAN said the new N20 rate remains below an inflation-adjusted benchmark, covers shared airport infrastructure rather than private concessionaire fees, and is intended to prevent further underfunding that could worsen congestion and inefficiencies.<\/p>\n
Why this matters <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Under the current operating environment at MMIA, trucks often queue for extended periods while waiting for assignments, with many vehicles unregistered or poorly tracked.<\/p>\n
This has contributed to congestion, security gaps, and weak traceability across cargo terminals.<\/p>\n
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- A Truck Call-Up System is expected to regulate truck access, reduce idle parking, and improve access control.<\/li>\n
- Better scheduling could shorten cargo dwell times and free up limited terminal space.<\/li>\n
- Digitised coordination through the CCS could enhance data sharing among operators, regulators, and service providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
With tariff proceeds reinvested in infrastructure and systems, FAAN believes cargo operators will benefit from faster handling times and more predictable logistics flows.<\/p>\n
What you should know <\/strong><\/h4>\n
The revised N20 cargo tariff has drawn mixed reactions from industry stakeholders, according to Nairametrics investigations.<\/p>\n
While some operators see the increase as necessary to fund long-overdue infrastructure upgrades, others have raised concerns<\/a> about implementation and existing inefficiencies.<\/p>\n
The MMIA import warehouse at the cargo terminal was shut for several days following the tariff increase.<\/p>\n
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- Some operators argued that the abrupt rollout exposed shipments billed at old rates to potential losses.<\/li>\n
- Stakeholders say successful reinvestment in systems like the Truck Call-Up and CCS could improve handling times, space management, congestion, and traceability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
However, operators say many challenges remain, including congestion, limited staffing, weak last-mile delivery, and warehouse delays, which will require sustained digitisation, stronger inter-agency coordination, and continued investment in cargo infrastructure beyond tariff changes.<\/p>\n
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- \u201cSpecifically, the CCS pilot should go live at Lagos Airport within 12 months, and the Truck Call-Up System should be operational in Lagos within 9 months.\u201d <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n