The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is demanding that 20 Chinese seafarers stranded aboard the Hong…
Author: Ships & Ports
Opposition swells against Manila North Harbour tariff rise plan
The National Centre for Commuters Safety and Protection in the Philippines, has opposed port operator Manila…
Siem Offshore gets nod for debt restructuring
Norway’s offshore vessels operator Siem Offshore has been given the nod by all of its financing…
DP World postpones Jebel Ali expansion project
Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World has delayed the planned expansion of of its flagship port…
Supercomputer to help predict dangerous river flooding
In a week when heavy rains in Louisiana led to eight deaths and forced more than…
Maersk exploring all options as report points to 2-way split
A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S said it’s still considering several options in its strategic review after a local…
What do you think can be done to transform the transport and logistics sector?
A lot needs to be done in the sector, like in the area of the ports.…
How can Nigeria earn more money from export?
Due to the economic recession and low revenue from importation, the government has decided to diversify…
Wista teaches you to stand up to men
Mrs Mary Hamman is the President of Women International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) in Nigeria.…
Why the government must pay more attention to the ports
A lot has been written about the Nigeria maritime industry with its vast potentials that would…
West Africa – the global rice trade and its challenges for marine cargo underwriters
By Caroline Paul The West African region depends on international imports for some 40% of its…
Customs intercept 31 containers of rice over false declaration at Tin Can port
The Tin-Can Island Customs Command has intercepted 31 containers of 14,000 bags of rice valued at…