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Author: Ships & Ports
Ex-militants want FG to overhaul NDDC
Former militant leaders under the aegis of Urhobo Gbagbako have urged the Federal Government to overhaul…
NNPC blames non-remittance of N2.32trn NLNG dividends on on-going reconciliation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday confirmed that it is yet to remit $11.6…
LPG tanker disappears off Vietnam
An LPG tanker disappeared in the South China Sea after issuing a distress signal some 200…
US Navy Ship Plucks 65 from Bamboo Rafts off Indonesia
The US amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore picked up 65 people drifting on makeshift bamboo rafts…
Most Libyan ports able to operate despite worsening violence
Most ports in Libya are still able to operate despite the country’s rival governments, economic chaos…
US container import volumes back to normal
Import cargo volume at major US retail container ports has returned to normal levels following ratification…
IMO committee condemns people smuggling
Urgent action is needed to prevent huge losses of life at sea given the forecast increase…
Flooding of Panama Canal’s third set of locks about to begin
GrupoUnidospor el Canal, S.A. (GUPC), the main contractor responsible for the design and construction of the…
Shanghai port handles higher box throughput in May
China’s port of Shanghai has seen its container throughput rose in May, according to figures released…
Russia to build its first LNG bunkering trio
Russian LNG-Gorskaya LLC has signed a contract with shipbuilder United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) for the construction…
UASC launches new transatlantic service, orders 3,500 reefer units
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has launched a new transatlantic route with a North Europe-US East…