With a coastline of about 850 km that borders the Atlantic Ocean in the Gulf of…
Author: Ships & Ports
National Budget: Capital projects and borrowing hurdles
By Lakinbofa Goodluck When President Muhammadu Buhari presented the budget to National Assembly in December, 2016,…
Senate refers Buhari’s $5.5bn foreign loan request to committee
The Senate on Thursday referred the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to approve $5.5…
West African migrant deaths in the Sahara doubles Mediterranean toll
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Thursday said West African migrants trying to reach Europe are…
London ship pilot drinking before fatal accident – Report
By Jite Eriabie An experienced ship pilot with the Port of London Authority had been drinking…
No-deal on Brexit would hurt EU ports well
Members of the Maritime UK, including representatives of the British Ports Association, UK Chamber of Shipping,…
South Korea’s shipbuilding industry sacks 35,400 in six months
By Jite Eriabie The South Korean shipbuilding sector and related businesses have slashed workforces by about…
Russia set to launch shipping service to Syria
By Jite Eriabie Russia is looking to launch a direct shipping service to Syria, Dmitry Rogozin, Russia’s…
‘Smaller container lines next in line for consolidation’
While the top 10 lines at the moment look relatively stable, smaller regional lines that focus…
U.S. Navy conducts operation near disputed South China islands
A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Tuesday,…