Liberia, Nov. 6 -- Dukuly announces direct Maersk shipping to Monrovia, extended port operations, plans to clear stranded containers and $280 million investment initiative as businesses demand urgent relief from mounting costs and prolonged shipping delays.

MONROVIA - National Port Authority (NPA) Managing Director Sekou A. Dukuly has announced a series of measures to address congestion, prolonged cargo delays and rising port-related costs at the Freeport of Monrovia, following protests by Liberian businesswomen and importers demanding urgent government intervention.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Speaking at a press briefing at his office at the Freeport, Dukuly acknowledged that the port is operating below its required capacity, leaving hund...