Private company
Nigerian National Shipping Line
Shipping line of Nigeria
The Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL) was established by the Nigerian government in 1959. Despite heavy investment and subsidies, the state-owned company was unable to compete with European lines.2 It is headquartered in Lagos.1 It ceased to exist in 1995.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1959Founded1
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The Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL) was established by the Nigerian government in 1959. Despite heavy investment and subsidies, the state-owned company was unable to compete with European lines.2
Subsidiaries and ownership
Parent company
- Nigerian National Shipping Line
Subsidiaries
- Nigerian National Shipping Line
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaNigerian National Shipping Line
- WikidataQ17109229
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsNigerian National Shipping Line photo by Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 3.0