There were 27 new build containerships delivered in July – the highest monthly number since June…
Author: Ships & Ports
Japan offers $700m in support of Brazilian shipbuilding and dry bulk exports
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe touted the success of his economic policies on a visit to…
Hong Kong port gets tough on black smoke from ships
Hong Kong’s Marine Department has notified of changes to make the control of black smoke emissions…
Crude supply to refineries by ships increases cost, says Alison-Madueke
The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has explained that the option of transporting crude…
Naval officer, soldier die in Apapa night club mayhem
There was pandemonium on Sunday morning after two military officers, identified as Hilary and Sheu Abdullahi,…
Agents, quarantine officers in shouting match at Lilypond
If not for the quick intervention of the Director General, Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), Dr.…
Ikokide tasks freight forwarders on training, skill acquisition
The Nigerian Institute of Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokers in Nigeria (NIFFCB) has enjoined all registered…
Aug 7 Front Picture
Director General, Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service, Dr Kola Faseyitan (2nd right) flanked by senior officers of…
Egypt to pump $8.4bn into second Suez Canal lane
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has ordered work to begin on an $8.4bn upgrade to the Suez…
Panama and building consortium reach deal to complete expanded Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) and the consortium hired to build the third set of locks…
U.S. Coast Guard turns 224
Every year on August 4th, the United States Coast Guard celebrates its birthday to commemorate the…
Shipping and union groups issue urgent ebola advice
The ICS (International Chamber of Shipping), IMEC (International Maritime Employers’ Council), and the ITF (International Transport…