The Director, Abuja Liaison Office of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Muhammad Abubakar, has urged stakeholders in the…
Author: Ships & Ports
Gibraltar extends detention of Iranian tanker to Aug. 15
Gibraltar’s supreme court has granted a 30-day extension to allow authorities there to continue to detain…
World Container Index up by 4.9%
The composite index increased 4.9% this week but, 7.6% down as compared with same period of…
Carnival Panorama passes sea trials
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Panorama, completed its sea trials in the Adriatic Sea earlier…
Cosco ship runs aground between Argentina and Uruguay
The 38,801 dwt bulk carrier Fu Xing Hai has grounded at Martin Garcia Channel, between Argentina…
IMO condemns tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has condemned recent attacks on commercial shipping in…
Construction work begins on Shenghong tanker terminal
Construction has started of Shenghong Group’s liquid bulk cargo terminal project in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China.…
Iran grain ships stuck in Brazil without fuel due to U.S. sanctions
Two Iranian vessels have been stranded for weeks at Brazilian ports, unable to head back to…
Iran stokes Gulf tension, seizes ship accused of smuggling
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they had detained a “foreign tanker” and its crew for allegedly…
Egypt announces incentives for shipping companies
The Egyptian government has announced a new package of incentives and discounts for shipping companies in…
Turkey says it’s working with Nigeria, Ghana to free abducted sailors
The Turkish government says it is taking measures with Ghana and Nigeria to secure release of…