Most ports in Libya are still able to operate despite the country’s rival governments, economic chaos…
Author: Ships & Ports
US container import volumes back to normal
Import cargo volume at major US retail container ports has returned to normal levels following ratification…
IMO committee condemns people smuggling
Urgent action is needed to prevent huge losses of life at sea given the forecast increase…
Flooding of Panama Canal’s third set of locks about to begin
GrupoUnidospor el Canal, S.A. (GUPC), the main contractor responsible for the design and construction of the…
Shanghai port handles higher box throughput in May
China’s port of Shanghai has seen its container throughput rose in May, according to figures released…
Russia to build its first LNG bunkering trio
Russian LNG-Gorskaya LLC has signed a contract with shipbuilder United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) for the construction…
UASC launches new transatlantic service, orders 3,500 reefer units
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has launched a new transatlantic route with a North Europe-US East…
Bumi Armada ‘actively pursuing’ bad debts
As the slowdown in the oil and gas (O&G) industry draws out, service providers such as…
Nigeria agric imports hit N738bn in first quarter
A total of N738 billion worth of agricultural products was imported into the country in the first…
NIWA gets Acting Managing Director
An Acting Managing Director, Barr. Danladi Ibrahim has been appointed for the National Inland Waterways Authority…
NEPC seeks speedy approval of grants for exporters
A director in the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Olajide Ibrahim has appealed to the new…
Customs, FAAN agree to work for improved airport security
Officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at…