{"id":4506,"date":"2025-02-28T16:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=4506"},"modified":"2025-02-28T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:16:08","slug":"upcoming-roundtable-discussion-on-international-cargo-tracking-note-ictn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/02\/28\/upcoming-roundtable-discussion-on-international-cargo-tracking-note-ictn\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Roundtable Discussion on International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"chat-list relative custom-scrollbar-reset-margin custom-scrollbar custom-scrollbar-hidden custom-scrollbar-float pb-9 flex-1 overflow-y-auto\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[790px]\">\n<div class=\"message-item-outer relative px-4 mb-2\" data-id=\"951ac020-eeb1-4620-a433-c3aa9849af71\">\n<div class=\"content-area pl-[0px]\">\n<div class=\"message-item select-text relative\">\n<div class=\"message-inner relative\">\n<div class=\"py-[2px]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\">\n<div class=\"answer-markdown-box overflow-x-auto select-text custom-scrollbar\">\n<div class=\"markdown-body\">\n<p>The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), the leading maritime beat association, is set to host a crucial roundtable discussion focused on the reintroduced International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) by the Federal Government. This event will take place on February 27, 2025, at the MARAN Secretariat in Apapa.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement from the association, key presentations will be made by the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) regarding the ICTN. Additionally, stakeholders including the Shippers\u2019 Association of Lagos State, the Importers\u2019 Association of Nigeria, the Sea Empowerment Research Centre, and Dr. Segun Musa, Managing Director of Widescope Group, will engage in discussions to share insights and work towards finding common ground for the successful implementation of this policy.<\/p>\n<p>MARAN President Godfrey Bivbere emphasized the significance of this roundtable, highlighting the urgent need to address the ongoing controversies surrounding the ICTN. He noted, \u201cSince the announcement of the ICTN&#8217;s reintroduction, there has been considerable debate among both supporters and opponents, each defending their stance. This issue has created divisions within the maritime industry. As Nigeria&#8217;s leading maritime association, MARAN is committed to uniting all parties to resolve this matter and advance our sector, which is vital to the nation\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With various guest speakers and stakeholders confirming their participation, this roundtable promises to be a pivotal event for the maritime community, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"compare-btn group relative z-10 text-xs my-3 flex select-none rounded-full w-fit overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-[12px] w-fit leading-4 py-[6px] pr-[8px] pl-[8px] cursor-pointer rounded-s-lg text-brand-primary-normal bg-grey-fill2-normal hover:bg-grey-fill2-hover w-full pr-[3px]\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-[1px] h-[28px] flex items-center bg-grey-fill2-normal\">\n<div class=\"w-full h-[10px] bg-grey-line2-normal group-hover:hidden\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"actions relative -left-[6px] h-[26px] mt-[2px] z-20 gap-0 flex justify-start items-center !visible mb-[6px]\">\n<div class=\"action-btn shrink-0 size-[26px] flex-center text-text-primary-3 cursor-pointer rounded-[6px] hover:text-text-primary-2 hover:bg-grey-fill1-hover\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), the leading maritime beat association, is set to host a crucial roundtable discussion focused on the reintroduced International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) by the Federal Government. 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