The MV Great Cotonou, the first container-roll-on/roll-off (Con-Ro) vessel offering a direct service from Shanghai to Lagos, berthed at the PTML Terminal on Tuesday.
The ship, operated by global shipping giant Grimaldi Group, cuts transit time to just 27 days without the need for transshipment at
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Bethel Olujobi
Bethel Olujobi reports on trade and maritime business for BusinessDay with prior experience reporting on migration, labour, and tech. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Jos, and is certified by the FT, Reuters and Google. Drawing from his experience working with other respected news providers, he presents a nuanced and informed perspective on the complexities of critical matters. He is based in Lagos, Nigeria and occasionally commutes to Abuja.
