Secretary General, World Customs Organisation (WCO), Dr. Kunio Mikuriya has urged political leaders in Africa, G20 partners…
Author: Ships & Ports
Spain loses $123m as 34 ships diverted amid two-day strike
The latest round of dockworker strikes in Spain has cost the country EUR 110 million (USD…
Apapa Customs woos exporters, generates N136bn in 5 months
Controller, Apapa Area command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Musa Jubril has called on all…
Seafarers held in Angola cleared of all charges
Seafarers who have been held in Soyo, Angola, for the past three months due to accusations…
Dockworkers in Europe to shun work for two hours on June 29
Dockworkers in ports across Europe will stop work for two hours on June 29 in support of their…
Missing U.S. Navy sailor found aboard ship
A 3rd Class Gas Turbine Systems Technician working with the U.S. Navy, Peter Mims went missing from…
Hong Kong port container volumes up 13% in May
The Port of Hong Kong continues to keep recovering from the slump of the past two…
Djibouti opens new port for Ethiopia potash exports
Djibouti on Thursday inaugurated a new port that will serve as the main gateway for potash exports from…
FBI to probe false ‘dirty bomb’ threat aboard ship
The FBI on Thursday said it was investigating a false threat that a “dirty bomb” was on a…
UK Chamber of Shipping calls for better safety measures
Shipping still has a long way to go in terms of improving its safety record, UK…