Manila port hikes storage fees by 2000% to fight congestion

Malacañang is confident that the roughly 2,000 percent hike imposed on storage fees will help clear…

Commuters groan as truckers protest alleged extortion at port gate

Truck drivers yesterday paralysed economic activities at Apapa, Lagos as they protested alleged extortion by security…

Fuel queues may return this weekend as petroleum minister shuns reps

Queues of motorists at petrol filling stations may resurface at the weekend if the ongoing strike…

Nigeria, Poland to partner in maritime, shipyard development

The Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar, yesterday expressed Federal Government’s willingness to partner Poland in maritime development…

Ebola could wreck W’Africa economies – World Bank

The Ebola outbreak could have a catastrophic impact on the economies of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra…

September 19 Front Picture

The Apapa traffic gridlock took a menacing turn yesterday as it extended all the way from…

Cargolux to raise Africa rates due to cost of Ebola measures

Cargolux is planning to lift rates to Africa to offset the cost of implementing safety measures…

UAE halts Libya-bound shipments

Amid growing security issues spurred by the crisis in Libya, U.A.E. port authorities issued instructions to…

Suez Canal project to cost $220bn

The Suez Canal corridor project planned by a consortium led by Dar Al-Handasah will cost $220…

Panama Canal widening set for completion with US$400m injection

A widened Panama Canal will be open for business in 2016 after a US$400 million cash…

Maersk Drilling divests from Venezuela

After 22 years of operations in Lake Maracaibo, Maersk Drilling announced yesterday they are pulling out.…

ICS urges governments to address concerns on ballast water convention

London-based International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has reiterated its call for governments to see sense concerning…