The Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN) has blamed cumbersome cargo clearing processes at the nation’s…
Author: Ships & Ports
NEXIM secures $400m facility to develop Burutu port, others
The Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) said it secured $400 million facility from the Africa Export-Import…
Ban on night boat operations still in force – LASG
The Lagos State Government has reiterated the ban placed on boat operators plying the state’s…
Border patrol impounds bullion van, N6bn smuggled goods
Authority in charge of the Joint Border Patrol (JBP), Sector 2, South West Zone, on…
Nigeria GDP growth shrinks to 3.1%
Nigeria recorded annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 3.1 percent in 2022, representing a…
Inactive containership fleet grows to 6.2% of capacity – Alphaliner
The inactive container shipping fleet has now grown to 6.2% of capacity according to analysts…
NRC suspends rail services for presidential election
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced in Lagos on Tuesday that rail services would be…
UK court fines Svitzer over tug crewman’s death
A UK court has fined Svitzer Marine £2 million (US $2.41 million) over unsafe working…
17 escape death as boat capsizes in Lagos
Seventeen passengers, including officers of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), were rescued when a…
UAE, Israel unveil joint naval vessel as military ties grow
The United Arab Emirates and Israel on Monday revealed their first jointly created unmanned vessel,…
How has the currency crisis affected clearing of goods at the port?
Austin O. Nwosu Clearing of good at the ports in Nigeria is cash dependent and…