Malta seizes container loaded with 300kg of cocaine 

Maltese Customs inspectors have seized more than 300kg of cocaine while inspecting a container at Malta…

Senator laments huge expenses on food imports

The chairman, Senate committee on Air Force, Senator Duro Faseyi, has stressed the need for government…

32 refugees killed in helicopter attack on boat in Yemen 

At least 32 Somali refugees have been killed in an attack on a boat off the…

Greek flag loses 62 ships

The fleet registered under the Greek flag saw a significant loss of 62 ships during the year…

Seven missing after Turkish cargo vessel sinks off Libya

Seven crew members are missing after a Turkish cargo vessel sank off the Libyan coast on…

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…