Bourbon loses $299.1m in 2016 in worst crisis for offshore marine in 40 years 

Offshore vessel owner Bourbon reported a hefty loss of EUR279.6m ($299.1m) for 2016 in what it…

China newbuilding orders in January-February period spike 133% 

Newbuilding orders at Chinese shipyards have risen strongly over the first two months of this year…

Hong Kong port recovers with 26% rise in container volumes 

Coming off a very low base set in 2016, Hong Kong Port saw February throughput spike…

Ship broker Clarksons eyes acquisitions

Shipping firm Clarksons is “keeping an eye out” for potential acquisitions as it sees signs of…

We’ll increase physical examination at Apapa – Jubril

Comptroller Musa Jubril is the Controller, Apapa command of the Nigeria Customs Service. In this interview…

Challenges on the path to making cargo handling and terminal operations efficient and competitive – the freight forwarder’s perspective

By Dr. Boniface Aniebonam   Ports are no longer seen as mere gateways or doorways to…

Do you support Customs seizing vehicles over non-payment of duty?

I support Customs seizing vehicles on the road over non-payment of duty especially at this time…

Developing a new vision for Niger Delta

Recent moves by the presidency to transform the Niger Delta to make it more habitable heralds…

Which of the maritime laws do you want reviewed urgently?

Actually, I want the Cabotage Act, vessel financing fund revisited so that it will be easier…

PHOTOS from ongoing 5th Ships & Ports Table Tennis Tournament

Live pictures from Table Tennis Hall, National Stadium Surulere, Lagos.

Union backs Aero over workers’ sack

One of the unions in the Nigerian aviation industry has praised the decision from Aero Air…

Magu, DSS boss meet Buhari at Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday attended the Jumat prayer in the mosque located inside the Presidential…