Ghana’s President, John Mahama, says a maritime boundary dispute with Ivory Coast had affected the development…
Author: Ships & Ports
Deep seaports everywhere, but which of them will be viable?
By Bolaji Akinola It appears some state governors are trying to outdo each other in…
Customs seizes 31 containers of rice over false declaration at Tin Can port
The Tin Can Island Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 31 containers of 14,000…
Navy destroys 70,000 litres of stolen diesel, arrests one in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Navy on Friday impounded and destroyed six large wooden barges laden with estimated 70,000…
Shippers’ Council seeks support for truck park in South East
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has called on state governments in the south east to support…
Japan exports tumble most since financial crisis
Japan’s exports tumbled in July at the fastest pace since the global financial crisis with a…
ITF urges Australian govt to allow coal ship crew ashore
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is demanding that 20 Chinese seafarers stranded aboard the Hong…
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…