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Author: Ships & Ports
Police Arrests 103 Suspects in Port Crime Crackdown
In a significant crackdown on crime, the Nigerian Ports Police Authority Command, Western Zone, arrested…
Chinese Shipyards Boost Production, Export Value Jumps 91%
China’s new ship exports surged 91% in value in the first half of 2024, driven…
US Lawmakers Move to Counter China’s Influence in Global Ports
Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan…
IMO Launches ‘Insider Threats’ Toolkit to Enhance Maritime Security
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced a new toolkit to help the maritime industry…
MSC Nears 20% Market Share in Container Shipping
The world’s largest container line, MSC, continues to expand its dominance, reaching an unprecedented market…
Filipino Seafarers Released from MSC Ship Seized by Iran
The Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced over the weekend that three Filipino seafarers…
NDLEA Officials Seize Illicit Drugs at Tin Can Port, Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 77 packages of Canadian Loud, a…
Lagos Secures €410 Million Funding to Boost Blue Economy
The Lagos Government has announced that it has secured €410 million in funding to develop…
Seaports Deserted as #EndBadGovernance Protests Sweep Across Nigeria
Nigeria’s seaports have been deserted as protesters take to the streets nationwide to demand an…
Maersk Reports Q2 Revenue of US$12.8bn
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has reported an unaudited revenue of US$12.8 billion, underlying EBITDA…
DP World Secures Another Victory in Ongoing Legal Dispute with Djibouti
DP World has achieved another significant win in its long-standing legal battle with the government…