The Azikel Group of Companies, (AGC), owned by an industrialist from Bayelsa State, Monday, said its…
Author: Ships & Ports
Buhari approves establishment of operational base for Navy in Lake Chad area
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an operational base for the Nigerian Navy in…
Warships from Spain, France and Italy join counter piracy patrols off Somalia
During the past week the EU Naval Force Spanish flagship, ESPS Galicia, and French frigate, FS…
1,200 migrants picked up off Libya, heading to Italy
Humanitarian ships rescued almost 1,200 migrants who were crossing the Mediterranean Sea at the weekend on…
EU port services regulation comes into force
The European Union (EU) Port Services Regulation (PSR) came into force on March 24, after it was adopted…
Singapore Competition Commission approves Japanese lines merger
The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) has given the nod to the proposed joint venture between…
Baltic Index hits highest level since 2014
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, hit…
Ministry: Sewol wreck to be transported to Mokpo March 30
The wreck of the ferry Sewol, which was lifted last week following overnight salvage operations, is expected…
Gulf Arab states push for UK free trade deal after Brexit
Gulf Arab states are pressing for an early deal on free trade with Britain to secure…
Korean shipbuilders eyeing reentry into container crane market
A local port authority said it is considering a move to place orders to South Korean…
OOCL sees Ocean Alliance widening its horizons
Alliances for Hong Kong-based container line Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL) are a double positive, helping…
Customs impounds 13 vehicles belonging to senator
The Comptroller-General of Customs’ Compliance Task Force says it has impounded 223 vehicles, 13 of which…