At least 11 dead in Indonesian boat accidents

At least 11 people were killed Thursday in two separate boat accidents on Indonesia’s main island…

Survey: Carriers’ service rated as poor to average

The service provided by container shipping lines is rated as poor to average and has deteriorated…

Euronav’s tanker runs aground, crew safe

Euronav’s crude oil tanker M/T Alex ran aground on Wednesday on a soft mud bottom while sailing between…

SUNY Maritime College to honour female shipping pioneer Angeliki Frangou

SUNY Maritime College will recognize one of the most prominent women in the maritime industry with…

Singapore container throughput climbs 6.7% in March

The port of Singapore saw container volumes rose in March compared to the year-ago period, according…

Port of Rotterdam off to a good start 

Dutch Port of Rotterdam has seen a 8.8 percent increase by volume to 3.3 million TEU in…

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant highlights national security missions, budget concerns

As a unique instrument of national security, the U.S. Coast Guard works in a broad spectrum…

Baltic index rises on stronger rates for smaller vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose…

Top quotes of the day

“What a historic day! We are getting there.”   Senate President Bukola Saraki on the Petroleum…

House passes National Transport Commission bill to replace Nigerian Shippers Council

The House of Representatives has passed a bill for an Act to establish the National Transport…

Photos: See the tons of dollars, others seized by EFCC in Ikoyi 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday raided a house in Ikoyi, Lagos recovering about…

Wanted fugitive Tompolo’s birthday party turns violent

A hitherto peaceful 46th birthday celebration organised in absentia for former militant warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo…