Austrian, German, Swiss imports from Nigeria hit N2.3tr

Austrian, German and Switzerland importation from Nigeria recorded about N2.3 trillion ($7.5 billion), while export from…

Drewry: Container shipping rates still short of previous levels

Although container shipping spot rates should be more stable through the rest of the year, presuming carriers have…

Shanghai port container throughput drops in May

China’s Shanghai port saw its container volumes decline in May both on a year-on-year and month-on-month…

Shareholders approve Cosco’s Piraeus port concession deal

China’s port operator Cosco Group (Hong Kong) Limited has received approval for a new concession agreement at…

Tompolo begs Niger Delta Avengers to embrace dialogue

Wanted ex-militant, Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) has urged the Niger Delta Avengers to accept the Federal…

BWM edges closer to ratification as Peru accedes to convention

The Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention has edged closer to ratification with the accession of Peru.…

Govt asked to increase funds for UK maritime workforce

As the numbers of British seafarers seem to be in decline, the government in Scotland and…

Rain helps Panama Canal Authority lift draft restrictions

Recent rain has helped the Panama Canal Authority lift draft restrictions for vessels after months of drought…

Bulk carrier aground off Philippines

M/V Chang Hang Feng Hai, a Chinese-flagged vessel loaded with 55,000 tons of lateritic nickel ore…

It is treasonable to shut down port, says NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has warned aggrieved persons or groups against any attempt to shut…

Two Chinese nationals arrested over attempt to smuggle elephant tusks

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja , Lagos on…

MWUN seeks arrest of ex-leader, Uzoije Ukaumunna

President General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Anthony Nted Emmanuel has called on the federal…