The 18,000 TEU container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin encountered severe weather off the coast…
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U.S. donates $8.75m to small shipyards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $8.75 million in grant awards…
Court orders final forfeiture of $16.5m and N127m diverted from NIMASA
Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture…
Akume tasks stakeholders on eradication of corruption in maritime sector
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has tasked stakeholders in…
CMA CGM imposes fresh $400 per container surcharge on Nigeria, others
CMA CGM has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$400 per container effective…
ASR donates 30-bed hospital to Customs in Bauchi
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a 30-bed…
Maersk CEO sees prolonged challenges due to Red Sea disruptions
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc has issued a cautionary statement regarding the ongoing challenges facing carriers…
FG suspends import duties on rice, wheat, others
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes on rice and…
Apapa Customs command generates N1.023 trillion in six months
The Apapa Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service said it generated the sum of N1.023…
Two dead, 18 rescued in boat mishap
The Jigawa State Police Command on Monday confirmed that two persons lost their lives, while…
LASTMA confirms death of biker crushed by container truck
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Monday confirmed that a containerised truck killed…
At least 11% of seafarer deaths due to suicide – Report
Insurer Gard has released data on seafarer-related claims in recent years including the prevalence of…