Authorities in Hamburg have found about 700 kilograms of cocaine hidden in refrigerated containers. In early…
Author: Ships & Ports
Cosco Shipping vessel damaged in Vietnam collision
The 14,000 TEU containership CSCL Jupiter has delayed its sailing schedule after being hit by another…
China adding six new pilot free trade zones
China is expanding its free trade zones (FTZ) scheme adding six pilot free trade zones as…
UΚ freight tonnage defies trade uncertainty
The UK saw stable port freight tonnages overall in 2018, the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Annual…
Navy seizes 9,489 bags of rice from smugglers
The Nigerian Navy said on Monday that it seized 9,489 bags of rice smugglers plying…
NYK to raise $255m through bonds
Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has decided to launch bond sale in the…
3 die, 90 missing in Cameroon ferry mishap
Local authorities on Monday, reported that three people had died after a ferry belonging to Cameroon’s…
EU says Britain must pay Brexit divorce bill even if no deal
Britain must pay its Brexit divorce bill even if it crashes out of the bloc without…
Indonesian bulker disappears after sending distress signal
An Indonesian bulker, with 25 crew members, disappeared off eastern Indonesia shortly after sending a…
PIL gets environmental Ship Index certification for its 500K TEU fleet
As explained, this is a major milestone for the ship owner and operator ahead of…
Kenya becomes crude oil exporter
Kenya has joined the league of crude oil exporters in Africa. President Uhuru Kenyatta flagged off…
Customs foil attempts to smuggle drugs into Dubai
The Customs Intelligence Department and Jebel Ali Customs Center in Dubai have thwarted an attempt…