The Coordinator, Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in Osun, Sunday Badewole, has described importation of substandard goods…
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FG to develop efficient transport sector, says Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has reiterated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to…
Reduce default charges to enhance SONCAP compliance – Aniebonam
Founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr Boniface Aniebonam has advised the Standard…
IMF says restructuring of Korean shipping and shipbuilding industries to cost $27bn
The cost of restructuring the debts of South Korea’s shipping and shipbuilding industries is estimated to…
ITF raises new concerns about privatisation and safety in expanded Panama Canal
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) at a news conference in Panama City, has raised new…
NUPENG seeks speedy passage of PIB
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Monday urged the National Assembly…
Drewry: Carriers could see higher 2017 contract rates
The recent rally in Asia to Europe spot market rates has improved carriers’ chances of securing…
Piracy in Asia drops by 65% – ReCAAP
Between January and September 2016, a total of 59 incidents involving armed robbery or acts of…
Hanjin Shipping wins court approval to wind down Europe business
Hanjin Shipping Co., South Korea’s largest container line that has put its Asia-U.S. business on sale…
Akwa Ibom governor pledges more support to Navy
Disturbed by the continuous threat posed by sea pirates and other criminals operating in the Niger…
Cyprus to get Deputy Ministry of Shipping
After two decades of campaigning, the shipping industry in Cyprus has welcomed a bill that is…
VLCC rates to stay firm on high cargo volumes
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) could dip but are likely to remain firm…