With immediate effect the Port of Durban has increased the under keel clearance requirement for vessels…
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Chinese submarine on its way to Somalia for anti-piracy patrols
China is for the first time sending a submarine to the coast of East Africa to…
PH port users agree to SB 2364
Stakeholders and government agencies approve of the passage of a bill allowing foreign shipping lines to…
Govt tasks committee on ports’ enhancement
The Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar, urged the Committee on Enhancement of River and Sea…
Ahrenkiel Steamship consolidates entire fleet at DNV GL
Ahrenkiel Steamship, the newly formed German ship management company, will consolidate its entire fleet at DNV…
Maersk Line to introduce shipping surcharges of $30-160/container
Maersk Line in January will introduce shipping surcharges of $30-160/container to offset assumed higher fuel costs…
Moving and Unloading of Shipping Container without a Forklift
While purchasing a new or used shipping container, moving and unloading is the most difficult part.…
NPA to implement trucks’ minimum operational standards from Oct. 2 — Port Manager
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said that the implementation of the minimum standards for…
DPR sanctions 20 oil marketers in FCT for sharp practices
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said it had sanctioned 20 petroleum marketers in Abuja in the…
FG appoints Cotecna, two others to carry out pre-shipment inspection of ‘Tokunbo’ vehicles
The Federal Government on Tuesday said it would begin a new pre-shipment verification of conformity to…
IMO takes important step towards electronic certificates
In the future, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member states should accept the use of electronic certificates.…
NPA to provide weather equipment to NIMET
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to provide meteorological equipment to all pilotage districts within the organisation,…