The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) plans to push for an improvement on the present system of the York…
Author: Ships & Ports
Cosco shipyard wins deal to build two oil tankers
China’s Cosco (Zhoushan) Shipyard has bagged an order to build two 113,000-dwt crude oil tankers for…
Pressure builds on shipping industry to set carbon targets
Reuters: Disagreement among nations means no carbon emissions targets have been set for international shipping, but…
WTO: Trade growth to remain subdued in 2016 as uncertainties weigh on global demand
Growth in the volume of world trade is expected to remain sluggish in 2016 at 2.8%,…
Still on CBN’s forex control
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy restricting forex supply to importers of rice and other…
When the insane are normal, the normal are insane
By Bolaji Akinola The wave of media cheerleading for Senate President Bukola Saraki, PDP mouthpiece Olisah…
Are you aware that frozen poultry products are contraband goods and what do you think can be done to curb the importation of the product into the country?
The ban on importation of frozen poultry, especially turkey and chicken into Nigeria began in 2003,…
Do you think establishing a national carrier is the solution to problems in the maritime industry?
It is part of the solution but there must be a foundation before you can build.…
Happy Birthday, Dear Box!
Container shipping was 60 years old last week. From its origins in the first seaborne transportation…
Tanker thwarts pirate attack in Bayelsa
The string of attacks in the Gulf of Guinea continues as pirates attempted to board a tanker…
Cross River deep seaport construction starts in three months, to employ 3,000
The Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, yesterday disclosed that the construction of the state…
NPA seeks ICRC support on review of port concession agreements
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has sought the support of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC)…