The Skyway Aviation Handling Company said it has met cargo stakeholders in the bid to reshape the future of cargo in the aviation industry.

SAHCO made this known in a statement on Tuesday, which stated that the event brought together a wide range of industry players, including airlines, exporters, clearing agents, and logistics professionals, to align on priorities and chart a collective path forward for the cargo sector.

According to the ground handling company, the meeting, held in Lagos, focused on strengthening collaboration across the cargo logistics value chain to improve efficiency, compliance, and global competitiveness.

The statement added that the discussions also addressed key issues affecting the sector, such as poor packaging of export goods, limited traceability systems, and the urgent need for formal training among industry operators.

Representing Mrs Adenike Aboderin, the Managing Director/CEO of SAHCO, the Executive Director of Cargo Services, Mrs Boma Ukwunna, expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their continued partnership and emphasised SAHCO’s commitment to innovation and excellence.

“This engagement is about more than dialogue; it’s about working together to solve long-standing industry challenges and set a new standard for the future,” Ukwunna said.

She also highlighted SAHCO’s continued investment in state-of-the-art Ground Support Equipment and warehousing facilities designed to support safe, efficient, and fully compliant cargo operations.

The statement noted that “during the event, participants explored solutions to improve packaging quality for Nigerian exports to meet international standards.”

It further read, “The stakeholders also discussed the lack of effective product traceability systems, which hinders accountability from the point of origin to delivery.

“Stakeholders, however, called for the adoption of smarter tracking technologies to ensure transparency and trust in the supply chain.

“The gathering also shed light on gaps in training and certification among freight forwarders and clearing agents, which have contributed to poor documentation, unethical practices, and touting. Attendees advocated for structured capacity-building programmes and regulatory reforms to enhance professionalism in the industry.

“The Cargo Stakeholders Engagement concluded with a shared commitment to sector-wide collaboration, investment in infrastructure, and policy support to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s cargo industry.”