The Intermediate Court of Mauritius has reversed its earlier decision and convicted twelve persons accused of attempting to carry…
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Tracking APC’s campaign promise on imported vehicles
By Bolaji Akinola While addressing a town hall meeting of political stakeholders in Ondo State…
Mustafa promises to transform NIWA
The new Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mustapha Boss, has formally resumed duty…
Ports America up for sale
Ports America, the closely held maritime-terminal operator, is exploring a sale, people with knowledge of the…
U.S., China clash over market economy status at WTO
The United States warned China that it had not done enough to qualify for market economy…
Canada admits issuing illegal work permits to foreign crew
The Government of Canada has admitted that it illegally issued work permits to 11 foreign crew…
Asia Dry Bulk-Capesize rates could climb on higher iron ore volumes
Freight rates for large capesize dry cargo ships on key Asian routes could rise next week…
10 mysterious disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle
Flight 19, 1945 Flight 19 was the title given to five TBM Avenger Torpedo Bombers that…
Latvian ports see cargo turnover drop 15.1% in H1
In the first half of 2016, Latvian ports reloaded 31.7 million tons of cargo, down 15.1…
Brexit: Potential implications for the maritime sector
While the nature of the United Kingdom’s future trading relationship with the European Union (“EU”) will…
Why Peterside must review Akpobolokemi’s employments at NIMASA
In the twilight of the tenure of former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…
What do you think of the 43% hike in Customs duty?
Without mincing any word, it will definitely increase the cost of clearing goods from the port…