SOAD and Tidemark Shipping Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Maritime Industry
By Raymond Enoch
The State of African Diaspora (SOAD) has announced a landmark partnership with Tidemark Shipping Ltd, signaling a major step forward for Nigeria’s and West Africa’s maritime sector.
According to SOAD state news issued to that effect said that this strategic collaboration aims to position both companies as key players in the region’s expanding shipping and offshore services industry.
Tidemark Shipping, renowned for its end-to-end shipping and logistics solutions, brings reliability and efficiency to its services across Nigeria and West Africa.
The company’s commitment to value-driven, client-focused solutions aligns seamlessly with SOAD’s vision of transforming the region’s maritime landscape.
The statement added that “This partnership comes at a pivotal time as Nigeria’s and West Africa’s maritime sector undergo significant transformation due to increasing regional trade and global demand for efficient shipping solutions”.
The statement further added that “SOAD and Tidemark Shipping aim to establish Nigeria as a central hub for maritime activities in Africa”
Dominating the Maritime Sector in West Africa
The collaboration aims to deliver innovative, globally competitive shipping solutions, setting new benchmarks in the industry.
Securing Market Share in Nigeria and West Africa
By pooling resources and expertise, the partners plan to capture a significant share of the market, focusing on:
Transshipment and coastal shipping
Chandler services
Seafaring training programs
Operations of self-propelled barges
Tailored, End-to-End Services
Comprehensive services will be designed to meet the needs of:
West African merchants
General consumers of maritime transport
Exploring Untapped Opportunities
The partnership will address gaps in Nigeria’s petroleum and general marine cargo handling sub-sector, driving efficiency and unlocking new potential.
The partnership is set to redefine maritime logistics in West Africa by: introducing cutting-edge technologies
Modernizing operational frameworks
Promoting sustainable growth
Additionally, the collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to regional economic development through capacity building, job creation, and improved trade infrastructure.
This strategic alliance marks a significant leap toward positioning Nigeria and West Africa as global leaders in maritime trade and logistics.
it is also “poised to redefine maritime logistics in West Africa by introducing cutting-edge technologies, modernizing operations, and fostering sustainable growth” As it would also “reinforces SOAD’s and Tidemark Shipping’s dedication to economic development in the region through capacity building, job creation, and improved trade infrastructure” the statement said .
