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Hanjin Shipping wins court approval to wind down Europe business
Hanjin Shipping Co., South Korea’s largest container line that has put its Asia-U.S. business on sale…
Akwa Ibom governor pledges more support to Navy
Disturbed by the continuous threat posed by sea pirates and other criminals operating in the Niger…
Cyprus to get Deputy Ministry of Shipping
After two decades of campaigning, the shipping industry in Cyprus has welcomed a bill that is…
VLCC rates to stay firm on high cargo volumes
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) could dip but are likely to remain firm…
APM Terminals Bahrain wins ISO re-certification
APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has re-certified its quality management systems…
Piraeus port grounded by pilotage boat breakdowns
The new Cosco Shipping management of Piraeus were reminded of the realities of dealing with a…
Greek shipping companies fined $1.5m for pollution
A district judge in Seattle, Washington has sentenced the owner and operator of a Greek bulk…
Old Panamaxes slowly fading away, says Clarksons
The ‘old Panamax’ sector seems to be slowly fading away, falling from 969 units in 2012 to 796…
N304.1m fraud: Ex-acting NIMASA DG, Jauro, commences plea bargain
A former acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Haruna Jauro. A…
Five dead after plane carrying European Union officials crashes in Malta
Five people have died after a plane believed to be carrying EU border officials crashed and…
Police charges Nigerian auto manufacturer, Innoson with N2.4bn shipping fraud
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has filed four counts of alleged N2.4bn shipping fraud against…