Greek ferries remained docked on Wednesday at the country’s ports as seamen, marine engineers and ship…
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Italian port workers protest fatal accident
A nation-wide strike was announced for Wednesday in Italian ports following a fatal accident at the…
Ocean liner QE2 reopens as floating hotel in Dubai
By Reuters The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ocean liner has been given a new lease of…
Britain’s last postal ship to return as anti-piracy armoury
The RMS St. Helena, Britain’s last working postal ship, was for nearly three decades the main…
New report examines port-based incentives to boost green shipping
Ports play an important role in reducing the global carbon footprint of maritime shipping, says a…
Egypt begins 24-hour port operation
Egypt will keep ports running for 24 hours a day, up from 16 currently, to cut…
Customs decries attacks, intimidation of officers
The Katsina /Kaduna Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has decried the attacks and intimidation of…
Shell Group to invest $15bn in Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said Shell Group plans to invest $15 billion in the Nigerian economy.…
Crude oil prices extend rise
Crude oil extended gains on Wednesday, rising more than $1 on a reported decline in U.S.…
U.S. inspectors investigate mid-air jet engine explosion
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Wednesday began the inspection of the wrecked…
Seafarers extend strike against reforms in Greece
Greek ferries remained docked on Wednesday at the country’s ports as seamen, marine engineers and ship…
Sub-Sahara Africa’s economic growth to spike 3.1% – World Bank
The World Bank said on Wednesday that Sub-Sahara Africa is on course for economic growth of…