While purchasing a new or used shipping container, moving and unloading is the most difficult part.…
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NPA to implement trucks’ minimum operational standards from Oct. 2 — Port Manager
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said that the implementation of the minimum standards for…
DPR sanctions 20 oil marketers in FCT for sharp practices
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said it had sanctioned 20 petroleum marketers in Abuja in the…
Panama flag goes on the offensive with incentives
The Panama Maritime Authority’s Directorate of Merchant Marine that oversees the world largest ship registry has…
Chinese firm wins contract to build Israeli port
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has been chosen to build a new port in Ashdod, Israel.…
Asia-Europe rates hit an 11-month low
Freight rates on the major trades continued to fall last week and reports suggest this downward…
India testing paperless documentation at port
A pilot program to test paperless customs documentation will be implemented at the Nhava Sheva Container…
Felixstowe port first in UK to receive AEO status
The port of Felixstowe in the UK has become the first in the country to receive…
FG appoints Cotecna, two others to carry out pre-shipment inspection of ‘Tokunbo’ vehicles
The Federal Government on Tuesday said it would begin a new pre-shipment verification of conformity to…
IMO takes important step towards electronic certificates
In the future, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member states should accept the use of electronic certificates.…
NPA to provide weather equipment to NIMET
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to provide meteorological equipment to all pilotage districts within the organisation,…
DPR tasks marketers on quality of petroleum products
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has charged marketers of petroleum products across the country to…