Escalating dockworkers’ conflict threatens Swedish economy

As a drawn-out labor conflict at the Nordic region’s largest port escalates, some of Sweden’s largest…

Will the 2017 budget pull Nigeria out of recession?

The 2017 budget is not for the common man on the street because it has no…

Era of shutting ports, picketing companies is over  – Adeyanju 

Comrade Adewale Adeyanju is the President General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN). In this exclusive…

Taking the blame

What is the worst thing that can possibly happen to you in your profession? How have…

Clampdown on unlatched containers

A safety saying recorded around the 1900s advised; “Every accident is a notice that something is…

PHOTOS: Maritime Cup 2017

Diversity and inclusion drive innovation at Maersk Group – Osikoya

Rachel Osikoya is the Head, Diversity and Inclusion, A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. Osikoya, who was in Lagos…

Why tank farms remain unmovable from Apapa

Although it appears every Lagosian, especially residents of Apapa, and the Lagos port users want the…

Do you think Nigeria can attain self-sufficiency in rice production by 2018?

  Yes. It is attainable if the Federal and State Governments mean business. I feel the…

Fighting illegal, unregulated, unreported fishing

Without controversy, Africa’s ocean and seas have been subjected to unnecessary pressure and pillaging by foreign…

Should trucks operate only at night to avoid obstructions and incessant falling of containers?

I do not know if moving during the day or at night is the reason why…

Maritime Trade Facilitation and Economic Development in Africa

By David Skov   Introduction According to the African Development Bank, a significant decline in Africa’s…