Maritime lawyers and other stakeholders have cautioned the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS),…
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West African nations look to Seychelles ‘successful piracy prosecution model’
Having played a pivotal role in countering maritime piracy around the Horn of Africa and…
US sues UK-based marine services firm over alleged overbilling scheme
The US government has joined a lawsuit alleging that the UK-headquartered marine services contractor Inchcape…
Baltic Dry Index hits its lowest point
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell to 504 points on Thursday, hitting the lowest point in almost…
Asia piracy incidents decline in October
A total of 13 acts of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported in October 2015, compared…
Japanese whalers fined $1m in Australia
Australia has fined a Japanese whaling company $1 million for continuing its illegal whale hunts in…
Africa must invest in infrastructure to draw foreign investors, says DP World
There is estimated to be a gap of $100 billion per annum of hard infrastructure…
Hundreds evacuated from luxury cruise ship after engine room fire
Some 347 passengers and crewmembers were evacuated from a French luxury cruise ship early Wednesday…
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria directs members not to pay CTN charges
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said it had directed its members not to pay…
NPA pledges support for electronic call up system for truckers
The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) has lauded the initiative of an electronic call-up system being…
MAN bemoans lack of scanning machines
Lack of inspection tools and equipment in Apapa ports has led to a reduction in the…
Navy to deploy new ratings for internal security operations
Nigerian Navy plans to deploy new ratings to strategic locations for internal security operations across…