As part of efforts to diversify Nigeria’s economy from oil, as the mainstay, exporters have…
Author: Ships & Ports
Somali prates stage comeback, hijack fishing vessel
Somali pirates have hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel with 15 crew members, a Somali official…
Shipping lines move to increase freight rates
Member shipping lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) are recommending phased increase to minimum rates…
APM Terminals opens Aqaba Logistics Village expansion
APM Terminals, with local Jordanian partner Kawar Group, has officially opened the expanded Aqaba Logistics…
Japan pushes Aussies on South China Sea patrol submarines
Japan’s foreign and defense ministers have reiterated concerns about China’s strengthening position in the South…
Rice importers raise alarm over massive under-declaration, underhand dealings at land borders
The Rice Millers, Importers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (RIMIDAN) has sent a letter to…
Ex-staff petitions NASS, seeks N100m from Nigerian Shippers’ Council
A former staff of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Adesina Akinyemi, has petitioned the National…
Ghana suspends implementation of controversial cargo tracking note
The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) – the Ghanaian counterpart of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC)…
MAN bemoans lack of scanning machines
Lack of inspection tools and equipment in Apapa ports has led to a reduction in the…
China shipbuilders 10-month new orders plunge 62%
China’s shipbuilding industry continues to be challenged as newbuilding orders chart a downward trend over…
NIMASA generates $30m monthly, says Jauro
Acting Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Haruna Baba Jauro has affirmed…
Reps probe AMCON over sale of tank farms in Apapa
The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to probe the Assets Management Company of Nigeria…